I thought we had a meeting to voice our concerns, did we not? not much that has changed was mentioned. Therefore this would lead me to believe the meeting was pointless, and quite frankly a waste of my time and gas. Apperently these changes were discussed previous to the meeting so why they were not tabled is beyond me. Why not just come out with it? Would that have not been the good faith thing to do? We are not stupid people so why treat us that way. If they were going to raise the cars why not say it.
I read thru the rules book and try to figure what the intentions of the rule changes were? Slow the cars down? save money? try to equalize the feild?
Maybe you're right, we should all call and ask what is up and where are we going!

They should have been raised a long time ago as other tracks are more. The shocks never should have happened but sucks for me now cause I have some with one night on them and the bodies need to happen at some point cause not everyone can get old cars, store them or have a spot to cut junk up plus they are 30 years old. The elec. fan is what I dont get. the crates are high the hoods are low its safe to just stay with elec fan. At the end of the day we all run the same rules we are all in the same boat so we deal with it and do whats good for us.

Well the raising thing is not as clear as it seems, Most tracks measure at the frame rail not at the bottom of the crossmember. The Metric won't work in a stock version with a 6" ride height measured at the rail, they bottom out, at the shocks and the lowers hit the frame. The front spring adjusters are going to have to be extended (at least the ones we use) or I gotta find taller ones. Lots of changes to do now and it's going to cost money. I wonder if they are going to push the stock rule hard. I never heard of aluminum power steering pullies and pumps on a SBC before. I noticed they have clearly stated all Chevys will have a cast water Iron pumps. Time for an email to the bosses I guess, cause in my mind more questions have been created then answered.

Yup - section 35 - 50 lbs
I'm suprised there's not alot of chat about the 5" ground clearance.

Last time when the tolerance was suggested down to 3 1/2' as a go/no go, there was lots of chatter. Now raising the car 1" ?? Thought there'd be concern.

Maybe I am wrong but I still don't see it, maybe they changed them since you last looked.  I printed them off and re-checked, different section maybe?

They must be trying to slow us down, but I don't get the give it to us in one hand and take away in another.  The ground clearance won't slow us down much, and I am really not sure why they did that, just a hassle for maybe 1 to 2 tenths slow down at most. 
Cooling fans I really don't care, I bought an electric one and it worked good, no fan shroud and worrying about touching the dam fan when your working on it while the engines running.  (We all have had a little scare there one time or another.)
I just looked at the rules and I know they were out for a bit so maybe a few things have changed.  I will voice my opinions to the appropriate people but I wanted to get the opinions of others.  Those opinions might help me decide what is best for everyone, and the integrity of the class.  Also once again I am not sure if I will make it out to ss this year, so I really don't have much say.

I thought we had a meeting to voice our concerns, did we not? not much that has changed was mentioned. Therefore this would lead me to believe the meeting was pointless, and quite frankly a waste of my time and gas. Apperently these changes were discussed previous to the meeting so why they were not tabled is beyond me. Why not just come out with it? Would that have not been the good faith thing to do? We are not stupid people so why treat us that way. If they were going to raise the cars why not say it.
I read thru the rules book and try to figure what the intentions of the rule changes were? Slow the cars down? save money? try to equalize the feild?
Maybe you're right, we should all call and ask what is up and where are we going!

I think you are quite right about your thoughts on this meeting. If a rule change is made an explaination is owing to support the change to one and all, that is agreeable and reasonable. Making for confusion is not a good sign of integrity in the sport.The situation seems to be getting off on the wrong foot.