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Old 05-23-2017, 12:56 AM   #225
outlaw
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Originally Posted by Fordors View Post
I don't think it is a question of trying to keep the new guy out, rather it is a rule based on not tarnishing what has been done in the past with an OEM block. As you say, not much resembles original in a race engine but if the new racers are to be on the same ball field they shouldn't have the advantage of a "corked bat".
IMHO; It would be real easy for the land speed organizations to create some new classes as applicable to accommodate the "new flathead" motors.
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