I live in central missouri and know several people that run 305's. if people would use the class for what it is suppose to be, it wouldnt be bad. some of the old timers that we used to race with 20 years ago run them, because they just cant hang it up. most of the rest are kids that have come from running other things like karts and micros. my point now is if you feel like you have to spend $17,000 on a 305, and some do, break down and spend a few extra dollars buy a used 360 and start running with the bigger dogs. all racing is expensive, but not everyone is poor like me though. im just saying that i like the 305 when used for an entry level stepping stone, not when someone wants to spend big bucks on motors and try to dominate every little race they run. :darland: