To restrict or not to restrict...
We do need new engines in the class....because the supply of the 08 gsxr that most of us are using will eventually dry up. HOWEVER.....with the factories continually bringing out new and more powerful engines, it seems logical to find a way to achieve some parity between all the engines available. Restrictors do that better than any other method I have heard of. They will never be equal....but much closer than they are unrestricted.
It also increases engine life and makes more engines available in the used market.....and yes, it does limit the increase in speeds that would result from power increases. Note I did not say slow us down. The cars will continue to go faster as we develope them.
It also allows people with a supply of current engines to remain competitive for a year or more.....without any additional expenditures. That has to be good for the class.
IF I WERE ONLY INTERESTED IN WHAT IS BEST FOR MY GUYS, I WOULD SAY NO TO RESTRICTORS......as it would give them an advantage until the competition was able to make the switch......maybe half a season at least. BUT.....I AM FOCUSED ON THE LONG TERM HEALTH OF THE CLASS....which will be better for us all down the road. Parity among several engine choices will help that.
A couple of my guys are already preparing to make the switch to Kaw power if the restrictor rule is not adopted.....can't blame them......we know it will be faster (in the same car) than the 08 gsxr.
The fast guys will be the fast guys either way.....so why not do something that will help keep cost down. Restrictors will do that......longer engine life, more availability, and no need to change over to be competitive. That has to be in the best interest of the class.
I really do not understand the opposition to this.
Jerry