I think, and mind you this is just my opinion, the rules are written as generally as practical in order to encourage participation from a broad base of potential entries. Given that the Shootout is a non-wing affair for the 1200's I think Dad would agree that the setup and the driver make the difference. Which is how it should be. So, the displacement is set at the "old standard" of 1200cc. Specific motors (eg BMW) aren't excluded. Specific induction systems likewise. My 22-year-old old oil-cooled GSXR 1127 came to me with Hilborn injection, so it certainly isn't something that was invented by Engler within the last few years (what's the big fuss about Engler injection anyway? Are they that much better than Hilborn or Kinsler to be singled out? But I digress). Dry sump is allowed because apparently some clubs let them run. The more the merrier. Disable traction control if you can because it takes driver finesse out of the equation. Like a wing. All sounds good to me. Once I get a season at Montpelier under my belt I may have to give it a shot next year. If I can figure out how to cope with that alternator rule. It's always something...