I think the alternative tire subclass Stevan is proposing is the answer. If a FV class was created with everything the same as it is now except: $100.00 spec manifold, some kind of inexpensive spec brake shoes and an alternative DOT tire option, I think there would be a rebirth of the class. People with cars but not the time, budget or driving skills of the "slicks" guys could have their own race within a race. Both classes running together would would hopefully get car counts to the point of getting a FV only run group and things just keep getting better. All it would take is an announcement of the changes on Fasttrack. If nobody shows up for the new class, everything is still the same. Wouldn't it be ironic if the DOT tire class became the most popular?