@Russ B. wrote:
I just really don’t understand the big problem, from some of those in control, with the 4 strokes. It’s a real engine, that turns real lap times, that burns fuel and oil, THAT SOME RACERS WANT. I’ve been told, to my face, that they don’t belong here, and should never be allowed in the CSC. Some of the “rumors” have talked of a few of the track owners lobbying to keep them out. Wanting rules changes just to eliminate the Briggs.
Russ, I don’t get this at all. There was some disagreements last year about the Briggs being in the CSC, but it really wasn’t because the track owners wanted them out – or not that I know of. I think this “us and them” thing with 4cycles vs everyone else has been blown out of proportion.
My opinion — oh, no…. is that without the Animals, we are eliminating a whole portion of our perspective new racers. Some may want a less expensive way to try out the sport before moving on to a TaG or shifer. Others might prefer to go the 4cycle route and still spend gobs of money tinkering on them! But as long as we have enough to fill a class, why not show the people one more aspect of the diverse world of karting! It would be hard not to see the fun those Briggs Mod guys have at the races, too! That has to be a good thing for the sport in general.
angie