I've tried to follow all this but all i can get out of it is this summary:
A small number of folks in the prepared classes don't want it to change. Their argument in general is that the hp/weight type system being proposed can't be fair to all participants, so there is no way it can ever work (even though I'm not aware of an actual rules system that can be fair for all participants when you consider cars selection, car prep, and driver ability combined, I think the jist of this proposal is to make it more fair, not perfect).
What I'd like to know is how big these classes are now in terms of competitors. Are the folks discussing it here a large majority or not? How do we move forward on this subject? It be nice to hear more suggestions on tweaks to the proposal instead slamming the door shut also. For the folks in here that are currently not interested in the proposal, is there anything you would suggest modifying (in lieu of don't change anything)?
What’s next: We would like to have an open discussion about the option of Super Classes beginning both on this forum and at the upcoming NHMS2 event. With membership cooperation, we will reach out to identify potential Super Class competitors this weekend to do a “mock class run” either during the timed practice sessions and/or TT in addition to the official time trial results. We will then post the results and continue the discussion. At this point everything is up for grabs, so constructive input is welcome.
Maybe I missed it, but how did the "Mock Class Run" work out at the last event?
breakaway500 (Mark): In terms of your "TO" class idea; maybe I'm not catching the finer details but I think there would be concerns with drastically different cars/drivers/lap times on course together in a run group during practice. I guess I'm not sure how this TO class would fit into how the current event days is planned out with classes/groups. Also, with the new timing system COM has, couldn't you just decline to participate in the TT in order to not compete? You would still have every lap timed throughout the event if timing/scoring doens't run into issues.
Paul G.
Paul G.
#12