They have a negative charge.
1) Check for ignition problem. If you have a distributor, pay special attention to distibutar pickup and also ignition wires.
2) Check the TPS. Voltage should change smoothly as you move the throttle
Competition allows science to advance at a faster pace.
Think of it as an arms race: when a country builds one battleship, their enemy builds two. This continues as both countries try to outdo each other. Competitive science works the same way.