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Originally Posted by Dick Butler
I agree with Micheal on the main issue. Micro factoring is creating part of the problem. FJ also is correct. Many aggressive racers move to the newer more efficient combinations. Effect the FWD cars get these people. Some by finances tend to keep the car they started with and try to upgrade to compete. Wont Happen. The loop holes in GT rules for construction add to the problem. As for front end wt, motor position, etc that is not there on these cars. Check a corvette motor position compared to a FWD. The Vette is the car and not really used as often as it could due to cost and build restrictions.
Suggestion:1) Add 50 lb for ALL FWD combinations. (If not enough refactor)
Problem is not all racers created with Equal skills or budgets. You have a problem factoring money invested and time dedicated to being #1 in your class.
Many more problems caused by poor factoring of the motors themselves.
ANSWER: Limit the combinations available to race, Limit the chassis being used or create a Spec type combination for those who are tired of the factoring or lack of it.
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Dick, I am a little bit confused with your statement.
First you say that Michael and FJ are correct, however, at the same time, you infer that a FWD conversion car is an advantage and they should be given a 50lbs penalty.
Michael's stated the engine is not a factor between a FWD and a RWD car.
FJ stated that a FWD car is not a factor and stated it is do to lazy racers that don't want to work on their cars.
When you state the engine location on the Corvette, there is more than engine placement when building a FWD conversion car within the current rules, especially when many of them relocate the firewall.
But at the end, like many of your previous posts, you keep pushing for a Spec Car class like you have done for the past years.