Folks,
First, everyone should look at the original thread. It is located here:
Cobra Race Challenge
I think that most everything has been stated on that thread. There is little sense in stating it again on this thread.
Mr. Lake.
You stated:
1 had a ringer in the wrong class with softer tires than allowed for that class and was moved up. Finger pointing started and it was not what this event was to do. The event is for fun and for average drivers and cars to run against the clock for best time, not for who's company was in first place and how many trophy they won. Then run around and use this as a advertizement we make better car than anyother companys.
Exactly the point of the Manufacturer race challenge. No tricks allowed. You run a bone stock car, with engine, gearbox, rear end ratio fixed, and spec tire brand. All driven by the same non affiliated pro driver. The R&G is a good event, but it proves nothing from a technical standpoint about the basic design of the vehicles.
Give me the worst designed piece out there, 90 days and 30k budget and it will be as quick as any Cobra there is. But it will not be what "Joe Cobra owner" buys from the manufacturer. It will no longer be as
"Advertised" by the manufacturer. It will be a
"A RINGER."
You also stated:
"How would you like to be the company that is the slowest or poorest designed. How long would your company last with this kind of knowledge being spread around. Bet you are bankrupt in a year. No body wins this kind of test."
Is not that the nature of business. If you have a inferior product relative to your competition and word gets around, you go out of business.
Also, I disagree with your statement that nobody wins.
The customer certainly does.
Disclaimer and Notice: JBL has already withdrawn from this challenge. As the JBL is considered a “Funny Car” or a “Ringer” in stock trim by a number of folks, it was deemed only fair that JBL abstain from the event. Therefore, no vested interest on JBL’s part in this challenge.
As an aside, I really do not have the time for the emails.