Yes, notice the class designation on the hood scoop, E/EA or E/Econo Altered. That class stipulated that production block and head castings be used. That car was using an aluminum block painted black. By the way an E/EA car won Comp Eliminator at the US Nationals at Indy this year (Glen Treadwell, 240 Ford). And he had to run a 204 MPH A/A car in the finals. I personally think there is a lot of drama in staggered start (handicap) racing both from a competitors and a spectators standpoint. It is the great equalizer in class racing.
