Racing is a funny sport. It attracts people from several different backgrounds and walks of life. Some do it because of the competition. Some for the thrill and some for the mechanical challenge. Some rich and some poor.

The common thread that runs through all of them is ego. The vast majority hate to lose and hate to face why they get beat. Most blame that they are out motored or out monied. Some truth to that....but mostly the results are because they don't emphasize spending the money and time in the right places.

So now we are where we are at. Another class of cars and set of rules. Splitting up an already thin fan base with confusion and competition of other series and insuring purses will not only not go up, but trend down.

Started with the best of intentions, but will most likely be plagued with unintended consequences. The problems with rules are that once in place they then need to be enforced. Easier said than done. I personally don't see how if you wouldn't build your own midget motor that people will suddenly build their own D2 motors.

Car counts will range between 14 to 23. Guys will still buy motors from Esslinger and Honda and TRD and people with cash will still show up in toters and run new tires.

People will get their feelings hurt because they aren't the ones who are getting the glory. Finger pointing and Misinformation will be spread. Many will say that the costs are outrageous. Titanium and carbon fiber parts along with adjustable shocks will be blamed. The motors will be deemed too open and expensive. Eventually new rules and motors will be put in place. In order to get tracks behind the new group they will run for less money.

Just how it is.