Got the lineage, thanks. It wasn't until STS was included in the Pro
events that our drivers started to show interest, so we provided the
classes, all three, STS, STR, & SM. One thing I've noticed is that a lot
of our regular CSP, DSP, and even ESP drivers, who have not prepared the
cars "all the way" for "SP" classes, have switched over to the "S"
classes.
Somehow I missed that the STS & STR classes were "provisional" at
Nationals...
--Pat Kelly
Roger Johnson wrote:
>
> Nope - the original design of the class, per the SEB members
> at the time, was to direct an effort to the types of vehicles
> and typical prep work done by the 'import' crowd - and
> of course to the folks with an interest in those cars.
>
> It was clearly stated, at this beginning, that the rule-set
> was designed for Regional events and to provide common
> preparation allowances between regions, if they choose
> to use them.
>
> Then, the Rally/Solo Department, seeing a marketing
> opportunity, included the class(es) in Pro and Tour events,
> thus further driving inclusion as unofficial class(es) at the
> National Championship events.
>
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