I think what I was more getting at was a lot of the newer generation while they are there for fun, are also there to have something to show for their effort. If you get creamed every time by some guy who does nothing but auto-x but you're stuck in his class becuase you lost 20 lbs off your front end by putting on a CF hood, then it's not going to be that fun for you. I think some more run what you brung type classes for those who choose to or for auto-x novices would be the best solution. Shoot, I'm an auto-x newb myself because it's been several years since I've done any and at that I've probably only been in 3 or 4 actual cone courses in my life. However, with the car setup I've got and the fact I know how to drive it pretty well I think I'd be able to hold my own.
I'm really just trying to advocate on the younger generation that the SCCA is trying to cater to, I think the rules need some leniancy or change. I like the idea posted above based on a point system. This is basically how we ran our high speed auto-x. Basically you had a certain number of items that once combined would bump you to the next higher class, but below that you could do various things.
Rick
