The intent of the rule is being overlooked here. It is blatantly obvious that the alcohol weight rule is not intended to make it fair for the racers. The intent of rule is to create a perception. Apparently, low-budget prospective racers stay away from the class because they believe they can't be competitive based on their lack of funds. In an effort to market the class to these prospective racers it seems that the rule-makers desire to create a perception that they, the rule-makers, are on the side of the less fortunate.

ILSS Nov 6 board meeting quote, "This is to make it affordable for those new people who are interested in getting into our series at a medium $$$$$$ budget. Some new people are very interested in our series depending on this issue with the engines. With 2 new teams joing ILSS since our Oct 1st race things are lookin up for 2012."

Cite all the data you want, it doesn't matter. This is about the haves vs the have-nots.