Doug,
Just in case you were serious, I agree that the driver makes the biggest difference. And, yes, as usual, the fast guys were fast and the slow guys were slow.
But suggesting that engines do not make a difference is naive. Surely you don?t think people have their engines blueprinted or sent off to big name builders just because they have extra money to spend? Surely you don?t think a Jr Rotax with about 18 horsepower makes no difference against a Jr Leopard with about 24 horsepower? There is no question that in Tag racing the engine plays a significant role. Most of the time it is not enough of a difference to overcome driver talent but sometimes it is. That is why we enjoy the sealed Rotax class so much. The engine is less of a factor, the racing is closer and, therefore, the event is more fun. In the end, that is what we want ? more fun.