In the past last weekend NHRA Sonoma Nationals entered into force some changes in the class Pro Stock (PS), the rest of the innovations in the regulations become mandatory for all teams at the beginning of next season. As expected, the reaction of the pilots and managers has been very mixed.
«I understand the bosses NHRA, they do not want to listen to all these opinions and stick to their line. I do not see any problem in the fact that we were obliged to open the motors in the paddock, because everything that makes your engine is competitive, hiding under the valve covers. 90% of drivers think that NHRA wants to destroy the existing foundations and traditions that have emerged in the classroom for many years, but I personally think that they are just trying to make the race more spectacular and accessible to those who visit them. As far as the refusal of carburetors to electronic fuel injection... Progress does not stand still, and opposes this is just silly, „- said the pilot Larry Morgan, who plays in the class PS c 1989.
«We are ready to play by the new rules. We will try my best to win this season and prepare for the next peak. You can put up with the changes or simply cease to participate in competitions under the auspices of the NHRA. We will in any case remain, „- said Richard Freeman, owner of Team Elite Motorsports.
«Does anyone really think that the sticker on the windshield to increase sales Camaro or Dodge? I believe that this is just a small step towards the dealers and manufacturers, which will make this sport a little more attractive to them. Although, truth be told, I'm in this hard to believe, „- shared his opinion Drew Skillmen pilot.
«I was at the root of all this is not good enough. Now racing will cost for me and my team a ton of money, „- says four-time champion NHRA, pilot Greg Anderson.
«Do not get me wrong, but I love the PS for what it is now — to change. I am pretty optimistic guy, but I'm not sure that the new PS to my taste. Although... wait and see, „- said the pilot Vincent Nobile.
«Sticker on the windshield with the inscription„Camaro“? At the moment I am the only driver on the car there is someone stickers with the logo of Chevrolet or Mopar. No Chevrolet, Dodge did not make any for me absolutely nothing. So why should I have to paste your dregster their symbolism? „- Asks the winner of the previous stage in Sonoma, pilot Chris Mack Gehey.
«I wonder what thought in NHRA, when they decided that the engine is equipped with fuel injection, fit under the hood without air intake. Restriction at around 10,500 rpm / min — a general madness. They wanted to breathe new life into the classroom, increase competition and make PS more attractive to automakers. So it may be worth thinking in this case to reduce the cost and reliability of the engines more recognizable contours of the body? The new regulations will transform the gap between leaders and laggards in the bottomless pit „- said the champion of 2012, the pilot Allen Johnson.
