The NMCA has announced the rules for the 2008 LSX shootout, and they stayed pretty much the same as they were in 2007. Some racers loved the rules, and of course, some didn't.
What's new about racing?
There were two primary issues that racers brought up that were not addressed. Our company founder, James Lawrence, was responsible for helping with the original LSX Shootout rules, so we know how difficult these were to create.
So what are the leading point of debate among the racers?
1. GM manufactured Aluminum or Iron blocks are required
GM is the title sponsor of the LSX Shootout. It's natural they want their product used. There is a debate about World Products blocks (and others such as Dart) and racers that have these of course want them legalized. Essentially, with GM as the class sponsor and the financial backer in this class, you might as well think of the LS series and LSX as the spec-blocks in the class. Fine by us, but it does limit the racer pool for those guys that don't have the GM blocks naturally.
2. Some feel that the rules are biased heavily to cars running single 106 mm turbo's.
Many believe the twin 76mm turbo option is simply can't keep up with a single 106 mm turbo. We think it's not true in our opinion. Twin 76's can make huge power, and even if there was a slight power difference, it doesn't matter given the chassis and tire rules.
As for the 600 lbs weight break for Nitrous cars - it may be enough for them to compete, it the rules offered them more options for getting down to weight.
Only time will tell how fair the rules are, in the mean time, we suggest some creativity and research. For instance, ERL offers a modified LS2 block with 6 head bolts and even a tall deck option.
We think the NMCA management and GM deserves kudos for working so hard to make the LSX Shootout a reality.
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