Allowing Mazda motor and sequential transmission into FC
I was told that there was a vote taken by the attendees at the runoffs to allow the Mazda engine and sequential transmission into FC.
I was surprised to hear that the vote was a yes! I am wondering if everyone just voted to make their cars obsolete.
I understand that getting parts etc might be easier for this set up than the aging Z tech but will the z tech be able to compete with the Mazda?
Adding the USF 2000 cars to FM (Now FX) has clearly put the FMs at the back of the pack. I have been reassured that parity can be achieved with engine maps etc. but I am wondering if Pandora will be able to close this box if needed.
I suspect SCCA would shed no tears if FC went away especially if that happened to make FE a more popular class.
As I make plans for next season I am thinking I might be holding off on any improvements. Even if the board approves this it will be a while before we know if there is parity.
I am truly confused. If anyone could enlighten me I would appreciate some insights.
What it gets to be all about in time
Let 'em in.......not picky......I can lose to anybody with my Pinto. Like I care anymore.
The whole thing for me is that I get to get out there.....
..........example: Sebring Turkey Trot.....and maybe I'm on track at Sebring in a '94 VD Pinto,,,,,,and all the while there are people instead at Daytona that same weekend merely looking at show cars and starring out at the track saying to themselves, "Wouldn't it be great to get out there."
Well what's cool for me is > I get to get out there.
Somebody beats me?........like I care anymore.
And what's better is I've come to appreciate that virtually all the other cars and drivers in my Class at the end of the race really don't care where I finished either......because they are also happy for me that I was out there.
If it takes Mazda to save the Class....great for all of us.
One argument in the other corner though.......after as many FC at RunOffs as was had.....it just might be a while before there's a legit argument that the Class has to be saved real soon by Mazda