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Gentlemen; I am trying to understand some the previous posts. Anytime in the past when the mention of clones/fakes came up on this forum, the majority of people were against them, for many reasons. But now I am reading where it is OK to race one. Why is racing any different then the Supercar Reunion, Super Chevy Shows, the Camaro or Chevelle Nats, etc. How long before we see cloned Yenkos at the PSMC drags, as there are already cloned Gibb cars. What will the reaction be when MCR magazine or Speed Vision film a clone over a "real" car? It has happened at other events (ask Brian). It has been brought up about the value of the Supercars, I agree this is a concern. I think about it every time we race our Yenko Camaro. But, that is what so special about these cars. One of the best parts of the Supercar Reunion is watching these rare cars drive from the hotel to the trade center. I would rather see Brian drive his L-88 Yenko Camaro this short distance then see 50 clone L-89 Novas race. Who can forget the sound of a true Phase III Vette fire up, or the L-88 Motion Vette, Mark T. in his B-M Camaro, all of the Yenkos doing burnouts on the street. What about Greg's '67 Yenko getting sideways at the track this year, no way does a souped up L-78 Camaro compare with this. Ask anyone who was at the Gibb reunion what they remember most and it will be the rare supercars doing burnouts on the main drag of LaHarpe. Yes, I would hate to see one of these rare cars damaged, such as Ray's. But, if we do not take a few chances with our cars in public, then we are opening the door for the clones/fakes to replace us, and they will. People/media want to see them, either real or fake. It does not have to be "hard" passes, major burnouts, etc. A soft pass by Mark Hassett in his Zl-1 or Mike Riley in his Berger Camaro is way better then any "built" car running in the 12s. Is not that what these cars were built for in the beginning??? Sorry if I stepped on some toes, but that is how I feel. Bring on the REAL Supercars, not clones. Tom