Marty
First of all, as I said previously, except for the post-race inspection (a rule we have never used and, I believe, a bad precedent moving forward), I do not think any of the rules need changing. That horse has left the barn, and there is no point now.
As for the tire diameter and track, you missed the point I was making about the tire diameter and track. Of course, tire diameter is important; that is a given. In addition to the center of gravity, it also has a big effect on downforce. My point was why the specific tire diameter was selected. Any spec would have worked. Everyone would have worked to that spec and it would have been a fair and level playing (racing) field. If a diameter of 19.25mm had been selected, those with the later, smaller tire would not have to buy and true new tires. Those with the original tire would have had to get new tires in any case. With an untrued diameter of 19.65mm, a 19.40mm spec requires great care in truing the tires.
Again, with the track, it is clearly understood that a wider track is better; everyone knows that. My points about the track are twofold:
First, it is a stock spec. The car should have the original parts, slight production variances should be allowed. Barring, of course, an issue like the tires where, perhaps, a different axle spacer was supplied. With an otherwise stock car, like mine, that was slightly out of spec, it is difficult to machine the spacer to a smaller width, while maintaining a smooth and square edge on the spacer.
Second, the rule we have traditionally used is that the wheel/tire should not extend beyond the body when viewed from above. That would have worked fine here, especially with identical bodies. Also, again, going forward, are we going to change the track specs for future series? If we have a track spec here, are we going to have a track spec for Group C? NSR Rally? For accurate measurement, we would need a template for each series, if that is the case. Is that what we are going to do? The only time that I think we need a track spec is if there are significant variances in body widths between car models.
My issue now is whether how the way specs for this were created will be applied to future series.
Still looking forward to the race today.
Russell