Like I said, "...for Mini drivers who race in series or clubs that permit full race silver can motors...".
I'm aware of the October race you mention.
Cannon, things are...different here. I might also mention that a Red Dot costs about the same as two box stock motors plus either tax or shipping. Considering that it is unlikely that either of the two box stock motors one might purchase would come anywhere close to Red Dot performance, my customers feel that they are quite a bargain.
Having said that, I am familiar with the HW system...and like it a lot.