Yeah it does feel like an early Gridlife, I think the refinements in the last 5 years are evident. I don’t like that I’m in limited due to my added safety (8 point cage) I had the same issue with GTA. You should not be class bumped due to a safety device above and beyond the requirement.
I think OTA RAW with current OTA classing we use with out the PAX would be the easy button. As Mat said and I agree with him, we should not expect to attract out of town competitors given the physical and condition barriers in place. I have spoken to my TA buddies in BC and AB and coming to Manitoba is a non starter for them. The cost of travel (was $3200 last summer BC to MB and back in fuel) and condition of the track currently would prevent most from running.
I’m personally torn what way to go. I have not competed here enough to feel I know what would work best.