PeteK wrote:
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Posted by jsup:

OK, here's the question. I never want to run this car under 11.5 because I never want to do a roll cage, and lug nuts, and five point harness and all the other stuff. I'm looking for 11.5 and not a .1 more. I want a car that is fun on the street, and I'm breaking tires loose at 70MPH. Tell me again why I need that extra 25HP?

This question I may be able to answer, as I am in the same boat.
Simply put, it is more fun to build as much power as you can, and trim it down as needed. Certain tracks will "look the other way" when you break the 11.50 rule, assuming is on a test and tune, or street night.
I am occasionally asked by a track owner to spray the snot out of my car on a friday street car night. It allows him to whoop up some excitement for spectators. Track owners job is promoting, and they allow these things occasionally.