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Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked
Land Speed Racing: They would have to create a new class - not any different than having a different class for OHV conversions (like the Ardun). If you didn't do this, then the 'new block' could easily wipe out decades of hard earned records - with a new and uneven playing field. Given the history of places like Bonneville, they're very sensitive to all those who have come before the newest guy (as they should be).
Also, imagine how far some would take it - there would be new blocks that are MUCH more competitive in many different classes - would come down to cubic money (and it is already expensive to do any sort of racing).
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Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe
Good point, but maybe sanctioning bodies could adopt the "asterisk" rule like in other sports, even other forms of auto racing. Any record set with Tod's block gets an asterisk* with a footnote so stating. Things change as time goes on, otherwise the world speed record may still be held by a Roman chariot!
As far as "not tarnishing what has been done in the past with an OEM block", that has already happened! Back in the '50's and '60's, how many racers had access to a flow bench? Or epoxy to reshape the ports? Or computer modeling of airflow, etc.? Or modern oils? Or electronic ignition? Or aftermarket H-beam rods? Modern technology has always been creeping in as it becomes available. A factory spec aftermarket block would really only add durability to the equation, allowing long time racers the chance to try out those neat tricks they've had in the back of their minds for decades!
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I agree on all the above. The new flathead motors that Tod is designing & manufacturing could be put in their own "new flathead" classes however applicable ie: naturally aspirated, blown, turbo charged ect. They could start fresh & the scoring be kept separate from the original " antique" classes. Bill