Darkside has a point. On the other hand, with 17.5 TC being so prevalent, why do we need another 17.5 class ? The GT you described is just a marginally diluted TC class. But you're right, if someone had an interest in racing their TC car with a BMW body and a spec tire, they could do so. On the other hand, How many guy's REALLY want to use 1 car to do both classes ?? Sounds good but most drivers wouldn't want to consider changing the setup on a car thats working well in TC just to drive with different aerodynamics on a spec tire. Oh, you wouldn't expect them to use the same car ??...so now you need a second car with all the gear just to race GT ?? Hmmm.....that sounds so much less expensive than buying a 21.5 used from a VTA guy or buying a refurb from Novak.
At some point Rob, you guy's will have to make the same decision that was originally made with VTA. Is this going to be something unique that you're going to have to build or is it just another short lived cookie cutter class for those that already drive. I keep hearing how we need to make this class accessible to all those people who have 17.5's or already have cars ......Where's the effort to draw NEW racers ?? Or, like some have said...that's better left to VTA. Round and round we go....right back to What the hell IS USGT and what purpose does it serve.
Oh, regarding the allure of GT with cool ass bodies.....None of them look all that cool when the tires and wheels look like bicycle tires under the fenders. We all know how a 200mm body looks with 0 offset wheels and 24mm tires.