Originally Posted by kn7671

You think.... This is far from signed, sealed, and delivered...

Since we are driving computer technology deeper into the equation as each month passes, I propose that ROAR adopt a new rule, a rule used in several different types of racing around the world. The rule that ROAR should adopt is a homologation rule. This would easily prevent this type of "advantage" (no pun intended) in the future in all classes except modified.

Homologation can be easily enforced by requiring that any components used in Amateur, Stock, or Super Stock classes be publicly available in quantity to anyone for a 90-day period prior to a race date. Homologation will allow EVERYONE in attendance for the race to be on an equal field. If the race director determines that any components used in these classes were not readily available to the public prior to the race date, the parts, components, or electronics will be disqualified for the race. If you want to use special, one-off, limited availability, components, do it in modified first, as these are the premier classes for the top drivers anyhow. The homologation rule should apply to the car, electronics, bodies, batteries, and tires.


Anyone - Why would we want manufacturers and their drivers to come and dominate Stock and Superstock? Isn't modified racing where the glory is? Wouldn't it be nice to see an independent come out of the shadows and win a event.

The way I see it, CRC purposely withheld technology that provided them a distinct advantage. CRC admitted they have been racing with and improving the speedo since 2008. They could have easily prototyped the speedo and proven it on the local tracks, then released it to the public before coming to the big races. Instead, they withheld their ESC so they could attempt claim more victory's. I clearly understand that this is not the first time anything like this has happened by any number of manufacturers, but maybe it is time to try and stop it.