Brad,
Relax, I feel as if I am at a rally reading your post......
Listen, you keep talking about doing something, that is exactly what this thread is about, How to begin to do something.... How do you think change happens? When enough people are upset about something, then communicate, then act..... I think you are seeing the beginning of that process right now. You want me to pick up the phone and "do something"? Isn't picking up the phone and " just talking" to INEX about doing something the same thing that you see as so counterproductive? Again, on this site there is an audience that wants change, has great ideas, and sees the need to move forward in a way to help the racer and this series.... That is worth talking about, and these are the people worth talking to....
I am truly sorry if a prospective racer googles "legends" and reads that I am upset that the engines cost 6300 when there are comparable options for half the cost. At least a prospective racer will know the whole picture before jumping in.... I'm not going to lie to anyone who asks if I think the engines are getting out of hand cost wise. I have done plenty to help promote this sport. In three years myself and a few others have started this class at our track, and now we have 13-15 cars on a weekly basis. I don't say that to brag, or try to take more credit than I deserve, but I do feel I am an ambassador to this sport.... But if there is something that can make it better yet, and ways to do that,we need to look at it. That is what is BEING DONE right here.....
Let's get back to the regularly scheduled program here... There are lots of good ideas and discussions here about how to fix this problem, and hopefully move in the right direction. Different engine costs, regional committies, etc. I'm done with this section about "Whining" and DO SOMETHING...... let's just discuss what ideas will work, and what can fix this problem.