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Old 28 Apr 2006, 13:24 (Ref:1596944)   #6
Steve Wilkinson
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Why not let the REPLICA cars race against the Historics?

Only to make things fair put on a seperate class, or classes, within the race for the replicas. You could even handicap the replicas by starting them all at the back of the grid and 30 seconds after the genuine cars. That way the Historics are given precedence over the Replicas and it would be unlikely that a replica would win the event.

This should also apply to the Cameron Millar 250Fs and any other 'pretend' racing car.

The FIA should issue two types of license (a) a true Historic, and (b) a Replica. Anyone caught passing a replica off as an Historic should have the Replica impounded and crushed just like the Italians have done! They should also face a 10 year ban on taking part plus a hefty fine. That way not only would the public see the difference but also potential buyers would be protected from fraud.
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