[vettestr]

Hello Cobrabill,
I to thought the drags were less than thet shold have been. The Altereds in the Blown Bad Boys group are of true wheelbase and some longer cars with the modifications like moving fire bottles and fuel tanks behind the front axle to be closer to the old chasis designs. Some do just have a body change as you noted. (only a guess) I think they were single runs to STREeeetCH the field or keep something going down the track. This was not a Firebird sponsored deal but a rented track event and I think the traction SUCKED for whatever reason. The track can and often does run the big boys and holds everything thrown at it but not that night.
These cars are considered EXIBITION by NHRA and many are modified alky or fuel cars but much more than just changing the fuel in the tank to nitro. Many have the engine some 4 or 5 inches from the old location to take advantage of the NEW tire technology and of course the mandated safety equipment. Give the group another chance as they put on a great show and you will see a few true legends like NANOOK. The non legends are also just as much fun to watch as a rule. Try one more event.