I tend to agree with Carl, for the most part. I would go on to add that I call BS on drivers being "wired like that". Getting the car to the other end "no matter what" is not the driver's job. And if you don't understand that, then you have no business being in a Jr. Dragster, let alone a Pro Mod, which I consider to be the most difficult cars to drive on the planet, no matter the motorsport.
When I went to Roy Hill's Pro Stock deal in the mid-90's, there was a guy that, when he made his first full pull, was all over the track. He never lifted and ended up posting a decent number, but Roy was beside himself. The guy came back, got out of the car all swelled up like he just set the National Record, and Roy lit his a$$ up like a roman candle. I realize Roy has a reputation, but in this instance he was right, period. Was he quick? Yeah. But he was about as reckless and irresponsible as one could be behind the wheel of that car.
I guess the point I'm taking forever to make is pretty simple; yes, there is absolutely room for common sense in Pro Mod. Driving a race car, ANY race car, is about absolute mental AND physical control. If you have it, you can succeed.
Sean D