How do you know that Andre has not been in Japan doing private testing with HKS for the past month. He is also the worlds fastest EVO pilot and knows how to pedal a car. HKS do not enter into this unprepared, im sure they are not going to spend all that money getting the car here to lose. Its been that long since Kawasaki was at the wheel of that car, and the fact that Andre has fresh track experience, is familiar with conditions and how to read the track and weather, makes the decision to run him a smart move in my books.
Im sure he will perform much better than you in John Force's funny car.
Did i mention that us 4WD boys and girls actually know how to change gears too?
Ill be racing again soon ..... i hope.