Let me answer some of the questions for Scott.I dont know if hes in the Paris race or not,but I would assume so.
Scott ran a NTC3 with a NSR12S3 and he is/was the fastest guy at our track.He switched to a MTX-3 Prospec with a Mugen X-12.WWWAAAAYYY fast.
After seeing him run both cars I think he was faster with the NTC3(Scott will probably disagree).Motor wise I also think that the both motor are pretty much equal,but the X-12 just does seem to have a little more.
As far as dust in your eyes thats almost never a problem.The track is in a grass park.However the offroad track is right next to it.So dust is possible.Go to Home Depot or Lowes and buy some construction googles.These will help you alot if needed.Hope this helps.
David
Oh yeah!!The track traction is awesome.Sugar water and VHT.Bring your 40 and 42's.BTW I race at this track twice a month,so Im very familial with it also.