Originally Posted by Backitin:
Why would you feel penalized if you couldn't run your home built engine in a crate class ? It is called a crate class for a reason. You assume that because someone would chose to run a crate class that they cant build a engine, how can you be sure that half the guys running a crate class couldn't build a better engine then you ? Maybe they have lives out side of racing and would rather buy a inexpensive engine and have some fun racing instead of being a full time mechanic after they come home from a full time job.
If like you stated you have to use a engine sealed by the same body that runs the races, well that makes no sense. Why couldn't a sealed factory engine be used ? If they unseal your engine, inspect then reseal it makes no sense unless the seals can be tampered with. If you cant just go out buy a used sealed engine and race then it seems like they are shooting themselves in the foot right off the bat.
Just wondering where you run your homebuilt engines ?
You've jumped in the middle of a conversation I was having with someone else. We were discussing different approaches to a feeder non-wing class. I prefer a more "Free Market" approach as to a "Collectivist" approach like, "Crate Only". An inclusive class, rather than an exclusive class, ALL makes are welcome. Allow those who don't know or don't wish to know how to build an engine, to run a crate. For those of us who can take a bother, to build their own. UMSS is a good example of the "Free Market" approach.