Richard, it's not so much NEED, I've spent a good ammount of time over 200 MPH on semi floaters and trust them, I want the added strength, safety and longevity of a full floater. This car will spend most of it's life in 8.90/7.50 brackets and quick 8 shootout's but is being spec'ed and certified to occasionally step up to junior fuel / NE-2 and open outlaw.