[GlennCMC70]

read the whole thread. about half way thru some of you may realize i'm not really looking for new wheels. i'm more concerned about the rule changes after the fact.
to fill in the missing info. a local CMC guy bought a set of Forgline's (1 piece RS's i think) for his car. they where deemed illegal after the price and weight were known by the directors. they do follow the written rule, but seemed to not follow the intent. i'm not trying to start a war w/ this post, so if you think that, don't. but i do want some CONSTRUCTIVE feedback whether it be for or against me. i'm also not looking for people to post in the thread there, just wanted to prompt some jabber back and forth here.
i still think a limit on wheel weight is a good idea, just not after the fact. lets keep this one friendly. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


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[Rob Hood]

IMO, the rule should read or read close to, "OE wheels (as offered by the manufacturer for that vehicle) or OE-replacement wheels that weigh equal to or heavier than OE." Entry-level racing ought to have entry-level costs. And yes, I recognize that the way I worded my proposed version would only allow the T/A's to run the GTA wheel.

I certainly can see the "Smokey Yunick" approach to this rule as it is currently written. My frustration with any rule/law is that interpretive difficulties usually run rampant when they are poorly worded. Not intending to slam the writer's intent, but sometimes the text needs to be read by a set of fresh eyes to ensure the meaning is defined well enough and does not leave an interpretive way out. The phrase "non-exotic" was not defined well enough, and thus left the rule wide open to interpretation. Would I love to have a set of Forgelines or CCW wheels? Sure! But for most (and especially for me), the money spent on high-dollar wheels would be better spent on either an advanced driving school to improve technique, (which would really help decrease laptimes) or the best safety equipment possible.