Automatic Shifters

I have to make a decision regarding automatic shifters for the Power Adders class we are running at the Utah Divisional in 2 weeks (Sept. 27-28)

As some of you know, we're trying a format that runs TAD vs. TAFC vs. Pro Mods vs. Nostalgia A-fuel vs. Supercharged Methanol Altereds... etc. So far, the format is showing a lot of promise.

1/8th mile
No Breakout
Staggered Start Pro Tree based off of the combination's "record."

Since TAD/TAFC prohibit automatic shifters, but NHRA Pro Mod rules allow them, should the entire class and all it's participants be required to disconnect any automatic shifters to keep things fair?

I'd love to hear feedback on this topic before making a decision.

If you'd like the whole run down on the class including rules, please Email me:

flash568@gmail.com

Thanks,
Cody "Flash" Perkins