It's great that these events are growing and we all should be thankful for the time and money that vendors/people put forth.
It does inspire some us to get our junk going.
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Originally Posted by streetfytr68
I really want a vendor class, but it is difficult to nail down the gray area. Pro vs Joe is more accurate than vendor vs enthusiast.
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I agree this is hard to determine. I understand that dividing these things might make it more appealing for people to enter but I don't agree with that. This might spark debate but it's not my intention, rather just how I view it as an outsider. I say throw out all the Vendor, pro etc. out the window and bring your best to the track. Keep the class car guidelines and tire requirements and insert your driver if you choose so and go for it. If you loose go get better. If you win go get better again because somebody is coming for you. I look it at the list and I know if I was there with my car I would be at the bottom of the list... period. I also know that I would have had a huge grin. I would have left with a reference point on how I measure up and a future goal. If I can't beat a vendor/pro so what. And really to look further the top two non-vendor cars were piloted by guy's that are our leaders if you will (Perhaps a Pro Class?). I respect and admire both of them although I have only met Pozzi and not Mark. I would also think they both likely have Comp. Lic.'s ? Maybe I am wrong as I don't know for sure but my point is don't handicap them or the Vendors for that. I think if there was a mass turn out of cars for a pro touring event then maybe a divided class is more valid but for 30 cars let it all hang out. In the end we can all read between the lines and I sure that's how all the competitors look at anyway.
Sorry for the hi-jack. Keep up the great work