[Vegas69]

Clearly the points system works as-is. The styling portion is a good handicap for the newer cars and evens the playing field to some degree. With this being said, it's hard to imagine anybody will make a better run at Danny Popp than Mark Stielow.

Brian, I can tell my posts hit you in the gut. In no way was that my intention and I also didn't know your car was window less. You know I'm much more of a racer than a tourer. I 100% agree on the safety factor as well. That thought has crossed my mind many times. Bottom line, your car is bad ass. Congrats on your performance!

I want to eloborate a little more on what I meant with my comments. When I think of the ultimate pro touring car, I think of a car that is as corvette esque as possible. Smooth, compliant, comfortable, reliable, FAST, etc.... Loaded with what we expect in our daily drivers. As much as I like to race, gear whine, vibrations, clunking, chattering, squeaking, etc... gets on my nerves in a street car. I'm not capable of building a car on Stielows level. I'm not afraid to say that in front of the world. Evidentally nobody else is either.... To compete, I need to build a lighter, higher hp/weight ratio, more agressive combo. (Clearly a ton of driving lessons and track time as well) After building one, now I know why he's built 10. You really learn alot building, tweaking, driving, and racing these cars. I'd say the biggest variable is, you figure out what YOU really want. At the end of the day, you are engineering your own car and figuring out what you really want is a huge part of the sorting process. If I ever build another, it will likely be more down Brian's alley but it won't see many street miles.