> Pitting lower hp models against their higher hp siblings
> doesn't seem fair but it's done all of the time in most of
> the classes. Compare an 84 Corvette with a ZR1 Vette
> in SS: 205 hp vs 405 hp! Double!
Alan suggested to me that I take a look at some of the results in both HS
and ES and see how they compare, which I intend to do. While I'm at it,
I'll compare SS times and see what kind of difference there may be between
the Vettes.
> Same is true with almost all of the pony cars ever made placed
> in the same class - F Stock. The hp differential there is just as
> dramatic as the SS example.
Between the big V8s and smaller V6s these cars have, I believe it - adding
another class to compare to my checklist.
> Given these precedents, I'd combine ES and HS. We already
> have too many classes, IMO, and we're adding more almost
> daily it seems.
I'm thinking from the perspective of a relative novice who's running what
they brung, which just happens to fall into HS (say, an Escort LX, a common
daily driver). I'd think that having to compete directly against current ES
cars would frustrate them quickly and cause them to give up on autox. I
understand the concern of too many classes - you end up with two, one, or no
people in many classes, and that takes the fun out of competition. I think
ST was a good addition, though - it lets people who tinker with their cars
before learning about SCCA rules to have a place to compete where they
actually have a chance, not against the serious SP or Prepared cars they'd
otherwise run against.
- Justin
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