Texas Mustang Challenge Review 2016/2015

[Fbody383]

David, please explain how the tire change effected platform parity in your eyes.

Sure.

Were the rules now in effect proposed with or without the knowledge of the impact of the RR?

My position is that the rules and tires changed together - 2 variables at once. The change was made best on analysis of "best available" data, though not necessary on all obtainable data, and appeared to be a reasonable compromise until now. Not that your outside-in view is wrong, I'm saying my in-the-car view is that the mustangs have an advantage approaching such a level that it should be reviewed.

I've said repeatedly I'm kinda-but-not-entirely on the fence. I take Team ARC at their word that they're trying, HARD, to close the gap. I am skeptical that there is any "proof" that under the current rules the RR works as well consistently across the platforms. If it does and we're in the "spend to win" era of CMC then we need to drag that clearly into the sunshine for the CMC racers - so that's part of the desired result.

Rules changes have more than doubled the cost to build a competitive CMC

I simply disagree. We are still running a throw-down rebuilt LT1, a self-rebuilt T56, LS1 brakes, the Auburn diff I put in the car in 09, and the shocks from 09. Biggest expense today vs. then is the trans cost.

If we can prove it needs nothing then I'll STFU"

Nah... just wouldn't be you. Be good to have you back... bring extra clecos.