I guess it is ALL about the money. New IHRA rules

There is also the concern of a 9 second "street" car weighing up to around 4,100lbs chasing a little 20 second FWD car and judging it at finish line. So what if the OEM fast car is deemed "safe" at those speeds. Some of the older, slower cars are like an aluminum beer/soda can in comparison.

I didn't think it was a good idea when NHRA allowed 8 second cars in the stock classes. So far, so good. But this at local tracks where just about anyone can enter, including some inexperienced people that have more money than common sense.