305's are kind of a double edged sword. With a 305 being appealing to a lower budget wrench, fan, 600 driver, etc wanting to suit up and drive, they're also appealing to the guys who are losing their tail in the 360/410 cars too.

Think of it like this..
I'm currently a 410 owner (wishful thinking). Last Saturday I ran at Kokomo, blew the motor and am now done for the season. Ive got a set of spare everything, and I'm only loyal to Kokomo because I cant afford to haul anywhere else and run. So I hear talk of this 305 division. Just as good racing as anywhere else, and car counts are getting a little better. So the 40k that I was saving for a new 410 for next spring, just turned into 10k for a strong 305. Now, that other 30k goes into the trailer, more spares, another car. More $$ to tow places and participate in a possible touring 305 series across the state/region.

Now I can go have just as much fun, and spend less money. Or spend just as much money, and have more fun.

It's like when the ASCS brought their regional stuff around Arizona. We had the only ASCS Non-Winged series in the nation. All the 410 guys who didnt sell everything when Manzy closed, quickly sold the 410's to the CRA neighbors, and went with the 360's for the ASCS Canyon Region. Then we could go and run Tucson with the wing, and take the wing off the following night/week and run in Phx.

THEN, the 360 engine builders figured out the demand for a good 360 motor, so up go the prices!!! Owners scratch their heads and say "well damn, I could buy a good 410 for the price of a shiny new 360".


I'm not a psychic, but I could see this coming around the same way for a 305 division. Only way we're ever gonna mediate costs is a crate motor. Take the same 602 GM Performance engine that the Stock Car guys run in their crate class. The "Crate Sprint Car" class director for Indiana, Ohio, etc mandates a shock rule, tire rule, and 1 engine guy in the region to freshen the motors in the off season with an inspection stamp.


Just my thoughts...

-Justin