Sorry. I've been working to make IT a better place to race since that MkI GTI was brand new and I guess I just don't have it in me to joust at these windmills anymore. I keep promising that each time I get sucked into one of these stupid deals, it will be the last time but this really takes the cake.
It is a dumb rule with benefit:cost ratio that is so close to zero as to be immeasurable. I care about it partially JUST BECAUSE it's so silly, partially because it is completely at odds with a newer rule that makes sense (the allowance to use equivalent parts from non-factory suppliers - where did you come down on that issue again, Andy?), and partially because, as Bill points out, NC kind of frowns on the chop shop thing and I like to be able to license my race car for the street. But hey, I'll do whatever I think the system will tolerate at this point, rather than what is "Right." Way to go rules - you sure made me follow you.
Tag - you're it, BlueStreak. Write your letters but note that you've already been told that they're going to get denied regardless. No request was solicited for member input on that question, remember so your only bet is to hope that ITAC member turnover shifts what seems to be the prevailing position on this one. Logic ain't going to.
And Andy (et al.) - do NOT take this as some kind of blanket condemnation of the ITAC, its members, or its recent work. Miracles have happened but note that the last time I felt this strongly about the rules, it was about the wacky idea of actually using a "formula" to establish race weights in IT - propegated by myself, a certain Miller guy, and a few other goofballs who got shouted down every time it was suggested. Maybe we aren't idiots.
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