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Old 2 Apr 2010, 06:44 (Ref:2665247)   #567
JagtechOhio
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JagtechOhio should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridJagtechOhio should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Jed,

Cooperation to find answers is always the best way to go, so I thank you for the devil's advocacy. It really helps the process, thanks.

Rather than answer the specifics for now, please consider these points and read your post again.

Variables are the key. This is about putting as many back into play as possible...just like they were in the best days of the '80's and 90's.

There will be dominant packages, for a different periods of time. There will be weight penalties/ boost limits that people will not like. The priority should be for teams to develop their new engine, and seek out independent builders working with different platforms to see how much efficient power they can make within the spec. Like the old days.

The priority will be for teams to upgrade chassis when they can, but retain value for the old gear by still being able to run it, or hold it in reserve, or sell it to new entrants.

There will sometimes be a few cars that outclass the field, and put on a great show while far ahead ('82, '89, '92 Indy 500). Part of the reason is that some guys are running old gear, but they can still compete and sometimes succeed. Like the old days.

But there will not be a grid of identical cars, old or new, which will run oval races lap after lap in packs of ten or more...unable to pass, reluctant to break momentum, hoping that nobody makes the big mistake.
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