Import Faceoff in Montgomery AL 5/31/2009

[sk8world]

This is what IFO had to say:

The white DSM has been racing IFO for years now and has always been within the Street class rules. yes, it's towed to the events and not daily driven, but those are not requirements for the IFO street class. Relaxed rules and tech is one reason IFO has grown year after year while all other Import drag circuits have either filed for bankruptcy (nopi), bailed out on the import dividision (NHRA) or reduced their schedule locations (BOTI) Don't expect the rules to change any time soon. Tedious little rules on interior, glass, wipers, etc for such small gaines is not worth the tech trouble and chance for racers to protest over a few lbs. Oem frame, muffler, and dot tires are close enough and have worked for the series since 2001. He's a lot faster this year because of the new turbo setup/sponsorship, not because of the interior/glass weight reduction.


Sounds like Darren (dsm car) has set his car up with these rules in mind were the rest of us are just local racers. I guess it sounds fair?

[SPICcnmFD]

Originally Posted by sk8world

Sounds like Darren (dsm car) has set his car up with these rules in mind were the rest of us are just local racers. I guess it sounds fair?

This is what people complain about in AutoX all the time, like why did my non stock seat or steering wheel move me up a classs. IMO rule are there to be followed if you break them then you move up a class. Either build your car to that classes rules or find a new class. Doesn't matter if it effects performance very much, alot of little increases equal a big increase, if that makes since.