It doesnt take any more or less skill to drive a 4 cyl than a thunder car. I dont see the issue to be honest. Race cars are race cars, you can only drive any one car to it's limit, no farther.

Are you kidding me!!! ok, well i ran 4 banger for the last 3 years, I ran TC in '98....lap times are similar between the 2 classes from then to know but please tell me that statement was meant to be tongue in cheek! I bought the 3 time championship thunder car from sunset and it came with a brand new W motor and let me tell you! Im surprised that I didnt kill myself on opening night! my reaction time was way out to lunch.....in '98 thunders were 17.1 to 17.4 and today we are turning consistant 16.4 and 16.5's so 7/10's to a half a second faster makes all the difference in the world....i mean really? locked rear end vs. fwd, racing tires vs. radials, and the best of it all.....90-100hp and 25lbs of torque vs. 280hp and a hell of alot more torque! do the math, sit you butt in both and try an keep it outta the wall!

I agree 100%  a skilled driver will prevail but to just jump into and be competitive there's just night and day differences between the 2 classes,  plain and simple 4 cyl is the old thunder car (some scarey ones I might add)  and Thunder cars have evolved into pure race cars

;D hey wade is that hotshoe you were talking about before jacque strap still availble for wed night? ??? ;D

I do  Believe Guy is running Wednesday but Jaques is available LOL

1st off, Zero, lay off the Red Bull dude. The only track in Ontario that makes you move up after winning a championship is Barrie. So theres going to be some really experienced drivers coming out to play. And no, most 4 cyl drivers could not jump in a t.c. and be competitive off the bat, but quite a few have.  How about the 44 t.c, how about Steve Stonge? Remember Tyler Hawn moving to late models?
Next up junior, Your personal opinion and slow reaction time are just that, yours. I have in fact tested 4cyls and thunders, and raced late models, as well as drag cars. I was as fast as the thunder driver was, in their own cars, and 4 10ths slower than the 4 cyl driver ( really pissed me off)  I also Qualified 4th in a 75 lap invitational at barrie, 2 10ths off the pole sitter, Johnny gaunt. With about 20 laps of practice. (I raced at sunset) I feel that I am a good driver, people tell me I am a good driver. I am telling you, a good driver can only drive a car as fast as the car will go .

hey cheater, not QUITE as fast as the thunder driver.LOL!