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Date Posted: 09:23:33 09/06/11 Tue
Author: James
Subject: Re: Classes
In reply to: Spike 's message, "Re: Classes" on 08:40:11 09/06/11 Tue

I don’t see what any difference would really make. It’s not a flat out event, it’s a regularity trial and tour.

Let’s face it the number one advantage to have is Reliability over the given period of time.

You can achieve that by entering a production car or you can live on the edge by entering a hand built car.

I know what I would rather do.

Turbo power is really only useful when you give it some beans. I have never really understood what all the fuss is about :)




>Hi Peter. I just think it would be fairer all round,
>especially now that there is such a broad spectrum of
>car types allowed on the event. A normal 1800 Elise
>has something like 50-60% the power of a supercharged
>or turbo'd one, clearly a class apart. There is a
>turbo and supercharge option for my little engine,
>making it superfast beyond a little Smart (add 40%
>correction to their capacity as they are also turbo's,
>still keeps them under 1000cc's.
>
>Based on the cars entered to date, perhaps a 50%
>engine capacity adjustment is more appropriate.
>
>This approach will also balance out the number of cars
>in each class, since the middle classes have been very
>large over the last few years.
>
>Team and medal colour awards would remain unchanged,
>but you'd end up with much fairer class results.
>
>It would be interesting to know what other
>participants think?
>
>Cheers, Spike

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  • Re: Classes -- robbo (Mmmm), 09:35:18 09/07/11 Wed
  • Re: Classes -- Peter & Carol, 18:49:59 09/11/11 Sun
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