Originally posted by jlucas:
Kirk, maybe it's a typo.
I don't think it's a typo, but I have no idea why the long lead time... For some reason, a lot of these things are being pushed out to '05 by the CRB, and I'm not sure why that is...
As for getting rid of GT... WHY?? That is the FINAL prep level. And WHY change IT??? IT doesn't have a problem with participation and most here don't have a problem with the prep level.
Sounds like someone is wanting everyone else to conform so that PRODUCTION can benefit while not making any drastic changes itself at all... I don't think it works that way...
The proper feeder system would have SS to IT, to some form of "IT on Steroids", to "IT on Steroids" with more engine prep and slicks, to GT... That way someone could start a car and develop it up through the classes...
Right now, that can't be done unless you pick a car that was hand selected for Production because it filled a need.
I find it interesting that Production seems to feel it's so special that everyone else should conform to it's needs, when, in reality, it's the one with the problem...
There is a wealth of cars out there for a supply, you just have to figure out how to accomodate them. AND, there are lots of drivers out there, fragmented into catch-all classes, who could be drawn to the fold if you just provided a level of prep beyond IT that fit their interests, and the cars they are driving... (street touring Hondas, Acuras, Subarus, Mitsus, etc...)
Solo seems to have it figured out... but Club just doesn't seem to be paying attention...
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Darin E. Jordan
SCCA #273080, OR/NW Regions
Auburn, WA
ITS '97 240SX