Tire rack has really good prices on Riken Raptor all season sport tires . I chose the 215/50zr/17 for the front and 255/50zr/17 for the rear on my duster , $450 shipped to my door . Wheels are 17x7 all around with I believe 4.5" back space . A-body 8-3/4 rear with shortened big bolt truck axles...
The best thing for the track is having the big events such as the recent scag mowers superstar shootout to bring in money to the county . Maybe a second NHRA event could be located in florida now that BMP has shown its a fast track and can draw a crowd.
If you are running a roller cam you need to use #302 , #308 , #576 , magnum or trickflow heads . Any other head will require the pushrod tunnels to be enlarged.