First of all Charlie, I think attitude is why you weren't asked to return to UMRA. I don't think that it is Zach that has the attitude. I would love to see both clubs work together, but it probably won't happen. It is obvious that the majority of the best cars and drivers are in the UMRA, so in order to beat the best, you have to race with the best. As for TQ29...as a spectator, rarely have I seen you winning races. Your "cheaper" motor (as you say), has yet to successfully compete with the Hondas. In my opionion, what exactly is the point of a stock motor when you are going to add all the after market stuff and wind up still having all the money in it as you would if you have built a Honda to start with. I do believe there needs to be a newer motor to run in the TQs, but to say that you can buy one so cheap and run it stock has not been proved so far.
As for TQ97, its my understanding that the UMRA is welcoming ANY TQ to run if they want to. They don't seem to be singling out any particular team.

I wish the best of luck to both the clubs this weekend.