[Karl Bebout]

RB, certainly SOME driving skill would be needed, but a rolling start, 1/2mile top speed event would be a good indication of which car was faster. Since the timing trials are open and there are no eliminations, the two could do 2 out of 3, 3 out of 5, etc so they each could learn the best procedure to get the most out of their cars. Seems like the truest test, to me, as it'll take driver's skill or differences in tires or suspension or gearing pretty well out of the picture.