Optima is "known" for sudden and irrational "rules variations".... So no doubt Steve will be able to return for the 3rd time because of the "re-modified former and ex-former" rule.
I couldn't help but think that the rules of this challenge need some 'mods' - because it would be hard to get 50 cars (or even 40) each year - that are "new" and with owners willing to thrash them the way this group seems to be more than happy to do... And this "business" (SEMA) is all about IMPROVEMENT and new parts etc... so if you can only run once (unless you win) then there's not much incentive to try to get "better"...
So maybe we need a sudden and rational rules mod that allows the top "half" a return with half new cars... and the bottom half can run by invite only provided they can show substantial improvements in driver training and or car mods or both? (this improvement provisional is not meant to imply they suck but rather to put some incentive to work for a spot).
BTW -- if anyone cares - I will volunteer to work - arrive early and stay late for the 3rd annual.
Last edited by GregWeld; 11-13-2009 at 07:49 AM.
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