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Originally posted by dave_fricker
Is it perhaps to much of a spanner in the works to think about splitting the classes into competitiveness, rather than age. It's just an idea?? What do people think?
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IMHO The competitiveness of any racing class is mainly human, not mechanical, although a well prepared car is a good start.
Using NW FF1600 as an example.
Some Pre87 drivers can beat most Post86 drivers, whilst some Post86 drivers would struggle in Pre87 races.
So splitting the classes into competitiveness would only work with classes split by driver ability, not car potential.
It would be like a Track Day with slow, medium and fast drivers. So this is a no go scenario.
Also sandbagging would become de rigeur. "Yes I agree I've spent a fortune on my car, it's one of the quickest cars out there, but I consider myself to be a 'slow' driver"
"Oops how did I manage to win that race?"