[Philm]

I am not sure how the new classing for Shelby fest 2012 will go, and as Ben has mentioned I think "race class" will be the majority of entrants.

My take on this is that many years ago Race or R spec tires were very expensive with only a few options.

I understand that in the past the well to do owner could gain an advantage over the typical owner who ran more available and affordable "street" Tires.

I think times have changed and if you look at Wassa’s post, a set of R spec tires is on par or even cheaper than quality street tires.

I have purchased a set of 15s street tires recently and they were more than a set of 17s r spec.

A separate issue would be with the advances in technology, availably and better pricing I would think that an r spec tire should become a standard on cobras rather than the exception.

So with all this I feel the class would have worked 5 years ago but in 2012 the rational is outdated.

Just my opinion.

Phil