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Originally Posted by GregWeld
Just to be sure. I wouldn't have this combo unless charley talked me into it. And while I will NEVER tell HIM this, I thank him every time I'm on track. I have real 5 point harness and a real roll cage. And real track tires with some grip... And the car was "cheap" - meaning less than a great paint job these days. LOL.
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Finally, someone that has the means to do it, gets it and says it.
Sad truth though, most of everyone here has to make a critical decision as to which path they will take since most in the group/hobby/nitch can only afford one car. THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THAT!
My whole point for this and other posts and threads is exactly this point.
In the past, I have created the myth that your car can do both, simply by saying anything goes. When I did this 6 years ago, it may have been the case. However, hp has gone from 400 to as much as 900, speeds have gotten stupid and safety has taken a back seat.
The choice is yours. There is a big wide world out there, SCCA, IMSA, NASCAR, NHRA, NASA and the list of associations goes on and on.
All I am saying, is that events I promote, no longer does anything go. If safety is your primary goal, if drag racing is your goal, if cruising is your goal autocrossing, road course racing set that goal and build a car that fits your needs. I am saying right here is, a Protouring car can not by nature do it ALL. Therefore, at my events, henceforth, Touring will be the focus of fun. I just don't want anyone disappointed when they come and find out touring isn't roadracing, it is touring.