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Jensen44........Really do appreciate your input and I can totally understand what you are saying. However.....Lightning Sprints/Minisprints are an excellent class. Please don't let the banter on this board persuade you otherwise. I have raced about every open wheel class there is over the years and can honestly this class is the most economical for the return of racing entertainment I have experienced. Every group I have been around has been friendly, competitive and simply fun to race with. Don't let a few complainers convince you otherwise.
So you understand what has happened here..........a group of us got together last winter from the various midwestern organizations to discuss simple rules to help contain costs and create closer competition. Basically get the motor costs under control. So far......it looks like it has helped tremendously. Competition couldn't be any better where these rules are applied. Costs have become even more realistic and affordable as compared to other classes. Speeds are up. Safety is paramount. Life is good. The rule book that seems to be the problem for some is quite simple. Is it perfect? Some evidently say no. It's a work in progress. A lot of it is the typical boiler plate stuff for procedures, safety. Actual technical stuff boils down to a some simple chassis and motor rules. All contrived to contain costs but not to sacrifice speed. The main thing.......5 groups basically agreed to the structure and decided to implement the basics with the agreement to discuss possible adjustments at a later date if need be. It's a group effort that seems to be working as hoped.
Trust me...........this class needed this. Costs were spiraling, motors were getting out of control and groups were going in different directions on certain rules and areas. The bottom line.......car counts are up and fun meter is pegging out. I think most will agree..........this year has been an improvement across the board thanks to the central region groups getting together and coming up with what we have to date.
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