Great looking Mustang Marty!
Good questions too!
I'm starting off in pylon racing as well for next years season. A little smaller than you though. The .25 sized AT-6 class. Ps. I'm in CA. There is a larger AT-6 class I've seen as well. You prolly saw them at Parker? That may be something you want to look into.
I get the same feeling that there is some new interest poking around ie., you, me & a few others etcetera.....
Would be a good time for the powers at be to start promoting.
Good luck with finding a direction to go.
It all sounds like fun, just how much money you can spend.