[Tenrocca]

The Nationals is a pretty unique event on the calendar in that is one of the few opportunities for most of us to test out our cars and skills on a track. The more social aspect to car ownership already exists through various events (eg. Surf to Summit Cooma which is well attended by Cobra folk).

I would hate to see the nats become a drive through the Adelaide hills stopping for Chardonnay and Cucumber and Watercress sandwiches.

The other thing a few havent noticed the nats were a lot less competitive this year. Class 3 used to be the class for the big boys with the top 5-6 all under 1:09 (just guessing without looking back). Not anymore. Other classes have been introduced over the last few years (control tyre and 15") to accomodate those that didnt want to go the full serious racer but still have a bit of fun. The times to be competitive in these classes are really reasonable.

If you don't enter because you don't think you'll bring home a $2 plastic trophy you have bigger problems than your lap times. You can still go out and have a ball without being at the pointy end.