Sure, just take the starters off. I know getting pushed off is cool and I understand how it adds to the ambiance, but how much is that worth? 4-wheelers are not cheap.

Let's face it. The guys running TQs now will probley race TQs forever. I was the anouncer at Lawrenceburg for 5 years (1999 - 2004) and most of the names I heard Sat night were the same names I used to call when the UMRA would come to the "Burg. So, for TQ's (and every other race car out there) it is about bringing in new people to the sport and growing the club, series, league, or car counts.
I am a perfect example of this. I used to run a modified at the 'Burg 14 years ago, and this past winter my father and I decided to go racing again. My first choice was a TQ, that is what I wanted to race, but #1 the engine rules and #2 needing a 4-wheeler is why I went with a mini-sprint instead. The engine cost and the prices on 4-wheelers just made it to expensive for me to get started. Plus to build an engine myself I have to cut the tranny off and get access to the crankshaft. . TQ's and Mini-Sprints are competing for the same newbee racer, and i feel both of these race cars are perfect for the new racer, but when you look at car counts, mini-sprints are winning. There were more mini-sprints at the Burg Sat. night than there were KISS Sprints or TQs. In fact the AMSA has had highest car count the last two times they were at the Burg. And I know about the split of the UMRA. The same thing is happening in Mini-Sprints (AMSA vs. MMSA). The point I am tring to make is that car counts keep the series alive, and you have to make it as easy as possible to get started.

TQ's haven't lost me yet, update the crank rule and my mini-sprint goes up for sale!

Carl Cruse