Originally posted by regis
What part of the 16.5K provision is unclear? I don't see any wiggle room at all. As for "... does not prevent any engine Mfg from entering the game at the NATS." Why do you want to prevent any engine from entering the game at the NATS that fully meets the AMA 424 specs? The 16.5K provision levels the field but restricts no engine otherwise legal - not even the TT40 (in my opinion, I have a couple) providing. All this whining about the 16.5K provision makes me wonder about the motives.
The part that is "UNCLEAR" is 16.5K checked on the ground. What does that mean in your mind? "PEAKED", "PINCHED", "SANDBAGGING", "I DON'T KNOW", "HMMMM, SOUNDS GOOD TO ME", "LOOK MY TACH SAYS 14.2", AND SO ON.
I don't want any engine mfg entering the game at the NATS, because I feel the engine should be tested first to see if it is an appropriate choice for 424. Also, I would like to keep the expense of the event down to a minimum. So if the 16.5K is appropriate for sport engines and not HIGH performance engines keep and a clear up how it is checked. Make it cut and dry, "SIMPLE".
My "MOTIVES".....I am secretly plotting to rule the world, whowhooHAAAAHAAAAAA! I am going to build the bestest, fastest, coolest, betterest 424 model in the world and I will dominate the 424 scene. SHHHH, I will do all of this by making it look like a TT 40, that turns 16.5K on the ground.
Who is WHINNING? I am not a WHINNER, just ask. Honestly, I don't whine. Why are you guys picking on me??
As to The MASTER, Randy, I spend lots of money, Bridge, I would graciously accept the responsibility of 424 coordinator for the NMPRA, I think it should be counted seperatly anyway.
As to the NATS, I agree with Mike there is wiggle room to run 424 in its current format. We just need to beat up on Mike Condom until he says yes. I will also take on that responsibility!
Last but not least, NMPRA rules and AMA rules are two different animals.
Least, Don give a sneak peak at the composite quickee, please!!!!