Here would be my one and only contribution to this thread.....
I thought PRO TOURING was exactly what we're all talking about?
A truly street drivable car with creature comforts that is CAPABLE of running a road race or auto cross course and doing reasonably well. Driving to and from in comfort and style with the tunes on full blast.....
Note that capable does not equate to winning.... it means placing well. And it should only be placing well against similar cars. Race cars are race cars and pro touring isn't.