[TerrysSPF]

Interesting thread!

Tommy has said that his friends Kirkham has a Shelby engine. The folks that pay for a Shelby block tend to put some money into their engines so who knows what kind of power he has. Could easily be in the 600hp range (or more if it was built by KC). His friend has slicks on his car which (if heated up properly) could knock a good 1/2 second or more off his time. I could see the Kirkham easlily getting into the 10's with a decent driver.............which IMHO, is what this race will come down to.
If Tommy uses his Ferrari's electronics / traction control (and why wouldn't he unless his friend makes turning them off part of the bet) then it's going to be hard to make a mistake in that car. Basically, floor it and keep it in a straight line.
If I were Tommy's friend, I would tell him that I would take my slicks off if he would take his traction control off. Toss some GoodYear Billboards or some AVONS on the Kirkham and see who wins with no electronics.