When I used to come to Indy for the Nats', I always had a problem relating to the VW Gassers. They sounded like angry hornets. Still they would hike the front wheels in every gear, so I had to give them "points" for that.

You and I had better get used to the sound. The Tuners are coming, and when we are in the nursing home, they will be a solid part of the NHRA national events. Count on it!

The kids today are building what they have, just like we did, and NHRA will want their attendance, T-shirt sales, and their TVs (or IPODs) tuned to the coverage, so they will tailor the classes to attract them. Nothin' ever stays the same.

The good news is that the hobby will live on.