Why no Billet or re-cast block?

rainman said:
When the whole clone thing started most top builders didn't really want to deal with them.
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That's because the original clone concept was for a claiming class. Engine builders (for profit businesses) typically don't have much incentive if the class doesn't support the perceived advantage of having a top tier name brand motor..
 
HardRock Racing LLC said:
That's because the original clone concept was for a claiming class. Engine builders (for profit businesses) typically don't have much incentive if the class doesn't support the perceived advantage of having a top tier name brand motor..
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I know, but even after that initial class they still preferred to build Briggs stuff. The claim rule was there but was rarely applied. Tracks were afraid to scared to lose entries.
 
rainman said:
When the whole clone thing started most top builders didn't really want to deal with them.
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Correction, it came to be because we didn't want builder messing with them.
I races with the group that made the clone explode in Kentucky
No money for winning, low entry fee, competitive racing.
 
XXX#40 said:
Correction, it came to be because we didn't want builder messing with them.
I races with the group that made the clone explode in Kentucky
No money for winning, low entry fee, competitive racing.
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I did put together a class when it started with no money to win, I rented the engines for a very low entry fee, run for trophy, and draw for numbered engines. It was fun but some of the top drivers who tried found out on equal or similar equipment they couldn't win. It was just too much work for me and not enough interest. I did it losing money just for fun. IMO that was the only purpose of using clones in racing. I do understand engine builders need to make a living though, but still think there should be room for something untouched like that which actually helps promote the sport and introduce new people to karting who later move up to builders engines.
 
rainman said:
I did put together a class when it started with no money to win, I rented the engines for a very low entry fee, run for trophy, and draw for numbered engines. It was fun but some of the top drivers who tried found out on equal or similar equipment they couldn't win. It was just too much work for me and not enough interest. I did it losing money just for fun. IMO that was the only purpose of using clones in racing. I do understand engine builders need to make a living though, but still think there should be room for something untouched like that which actually helps promote the sport and introduce new people to karting who later move up to builders engines.
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I was in the first group that started the clone?
We were laughed at when we went to other tracks to introduce the clone.
There was only 1 clone that was allowed Blue Jainding or central machine.
Jimmy Simms came to us to see, amd that's how the Box Stock Project was started.
 
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