Originally Posted by
miller tyme
At least at the big events... maximum sets allowed, true all you want, you get 2 or 3 sets for 4 Q's and a main.
Agreed but big events are always managed in such a way that tire usage is a compromise and somewhat equalized. Big events don't bring in new people nor do they keep our local tracks open. The key is how can we keep seasoned drivers interested while still attracting new talent to the local tracks. We don't need new classes. We don't necessarily need to resurrect old ones either. There have been top level classes in the past that died out for whatever reason but it seems to me that open classes could and should remain "open". If you want to run foam then go ahead. If you want to run rubber, fine... The masses will migrate to the best combination. Nobody is forced to conform due to a ruling. Some might think it's unfair but open means open. The only stipulations would be regarding weight, body conformity, and readily available power components ie motor and battery classification. (540 motors and 8.4 volt batteries) This way there isn't a "new/old" class it just an evolutionary class at the top. As the technology evolves so does the class. The fastest configuration dominates through evolution.