i agree there is no compelling reason for the weight rule. i was at the world championships and i talked to representatives of the fai committee from different countries about that very issue and all were opposed to it, but more for personal bias rather than scientific reason. the electric issue is particularly disturbing and reflects an attitude of negativity toward electrics. i agree that AMA needs to forge ahead and make its own weight changes to improve the sport. we continue to do things to drive more nails in the casket.

mike