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wibblywobbly, I walked Mid-Ohio when I was there for the Runoffs last fall, and must say that this is the single most complex track I have ever seen. It doesn't come across well on TV (what does?), but there are dozens of transitions in track surface, camber, elevation, and direction per lap that make this track a diabolical nightmare for driver and engineer alike. As good as a T/A car is, their weight, CG (vertical & longitudinal), relative lack of downforce and antiquated suspension place them at a marked disadvantage to the DPs. What they lack in mechanical grip they can't really make up for with their extra hundred hp.
That's not to say they can't get lucky, but I'm just not surprised at the outcome. No disrespect intended for Stu and Tommy, they ran a hellofa race, but IMO once the DPs are fully sorted the old T/A cars won't stand a chance at this type of venue.
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