This occured to me when front wheel drive drag racing hit the TV a few years ago:

It doesn't really matter what the cars are based on. It is the spirit of modification for acceleration ....and restyling for individualism that matters. Some of those FWD cars run 7s!!! That should give the driver and spectators al least as much of a thrill as those weak kneed flatties did in the '50s! And the invasion of ground effects, billet wheels, air bags, electronics, and graphics are giving newcomers the same pride of expression that pinstriping, "cut coils", coon tails, and fender skirts did "back in the day".

The really important thing is that there is an enthusiastic and passionate crowd to keep this thing that we love so much going!