Ben Thatcher wrote:
> It seems that autocrossers are increasingly falling in love with big
> torque and big cars. Take a look at the entries for Nationals in 2000.
>
> As of 9/4/2000 there are 1108 entries. Of those 374 are in classes
> dominated by V8s or big HP cars. That's 33.75% of all the entries.
While I find this post interesting, it also points out the 2/3 of the field
in Topeka will NOT be driving "big" cars. I don't think the idea of the
agile sports car has fallen on hard times. Still lots of Miatas out there.
Perhaps we are just doing a better job of appealing to a broader audience of
enthusiasts. Take away those 374 entries and you still have more "small car"
entries than ever before.
Eric Buckley
7 STR: 98 Integra GSR (only 133 ft-lb of torque, but 31-10 vs. Vettes this
year!)
St. Louis Region
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