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I love this debate, It is WAY overdue. It has been clearly proven over the past 3 years that the Rotax dominates IMI and is highly competitive at GJMS – ADD WEIGHT at these 2 tracks. I would imagine that 15 pounds at IMI and 7 pounds at GJMS would be a great starting point. BUT it is clear that the Rotax is a dog at Bandi and Steamboat so drop the weights at Bandi by 15 pounds and 7 pounds at Steamboat. I am speaking only in average terms because the best drivers even with a slightly over zealous handicap will rise to the top (note I said slightly over zealous). ALSO- outlaw the Sonik.
As to seals. You must be kidding about breaking a seal. The dealers who place those seals on the motors make money and will not under any circumstance jeopardize their dealership. They have no control over where the motor goes and races therefore they don’t know when/if or what sanctioning body will tear down their motor. They are ultimatley responsible for the seal. If a motor is found to be illegal and their seal is on it, they are at jeopardy of losing their entire rotax program….doesn’t really make sense does it….USE COMMON SENSE and this business will take off. At the national events they can and will tear down a sealed rotax motor at times, but those motors are resealed and a reduced cost….big deal.
The only other suggestion I could make would be to follow another serious lead and add weight to the top 5 finishers after each race. This can not be done from track to track, but must be track specific as to the varying charcteristics of each track. IE you can’t add 15 pounds to the winner at IMI (rotax) and expect him to race the next CSC race at Bandi with that disadvantage….
Other than that, Brad can still kiss my ass.