I didn't get Art's vote, but the rule changes have finally been decided. Here's the outcome:
#1 Exhaust rule:
14 A) No part of turbo exhaust may exit forward of engine flywheel area and a muffler is required (current rule)
8 B) Any exhaust/downpipe allowed. Muffler(s) optional (proposed change)
No change
#2 Car not meeting a rule:
16 A) If a car is not legal for the class, event participants vote to allow. If even one particpant votes against, the car is not allowed (current rule)
6 B) If a car is not legal in the class then it should not be allowed to qualify or run eliminations regardless of event car count (proposed change)
No change
#3 Fuel:
5 A) Gasoline fuel only, no additives, alcohol, or nitrous oxide injection allowed (current rule) (Note: If this rule is voted in, rule will be reworded to eliminate E85, etc..)
17 B) Allow E85 fuel (proposed change) (Note: If this rule is voted in, it will ONLY be to allow E85 and NOT E98, Methanol, etc.. I WILL BE TESTING FUELS)
Rule changed
#4 Weights:
10 A) 3250# with a 50# penalty for a liquid IC for ALL participants (current rule)
12 B) Above Rule with 250# weight break for 85mm or smaller turbos (proposed change)
Rule changed
#5 Liquid Intercooler Penalty:
15 A) 50# weight penalty for liquid intercoolers (current rule)
7 B) Remove 50# weight penalty for liquid intercoolers (proposed change)
No change
#6 Wheelie Bar Penalty:
6 A) Wheelie bars allowed without any penalty (current rule)
16 B) 50# weight penalty for wheelie bars (proposed change)
Rule changed
