How has the sport compact arena changed since then?
IBARRA: It’s fantastic. It’s really gotten a lot bigger. It’s gotten to a much higher level then I ever thought it would, especially with these cars being so fast and competitive. And I think it’s just as much if not more work than NHRA Pro Stock racing. Yeah, those guys have a really, really tight field, but they already know the stuff they’re working with. The motor combinations out here are so diverse. We have to worry about what turbos, what fuel injection. It’s really hard. It’s a lot of work to get the power that we need to get. Q: Is that a goal of yours, to race Pro Stock? IBARRA: No, this is my thing. I like Mazdas and if I can’t race a Mazda, then I’m done. I’ve got a big strong fan base and I don’t think that would go over well with them and I think most of my success is due to the fans and the way they ask for me and the demand they bring. I’m out here for my sponsors, K&N Filters and Toyo Tires, but the main thing is for the fans because with out the fans, Toyo wouldn’t be
