Wayne, I applaud yours and the IMRA's efforts to come up with a sensible set of rules for affordable non-wing, open wheel, midget-style racing. I think that this is something that can and should be independant of the discussions going on about National winged Lightning/Mini Sprint rules, as it's obvious that some of us desire a platform that has nothing to do with wings, and that both parties can exist amicably, much like National Winged (WOO) and Non-winged (USAC) Sprint Car organizations.
Even though I may choose to run mainly at Montpelier, where equally sane rules prevail, it's nice to know I'll have the choice to race the old girl elsewhere if the mood strikes me.
I'm now officially excited for 2014!