In a message dated 7/22/2006 3:47:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
 
<<<Why don't we come up with some sort of slogan that appears  on all of our 
cars. It may sound corny but may get some attention. "Eats F.  Fords for 
breakfast at 1/3 the price" .....Maybe something that refers to its  
reliability 
too. >>>


 
Reliability?  As compared to what?
 
Frankly, guys, F500 is FAR from being a reliable configuration.   Compare our 
DNS/DNF statistics to the rest of the grid.  For that  matter, look at 
reliability at the Runoffs - and it's not like people  don't prepare for that 
event.
 
I'll give you a target to aim for.  Last weekend, I ran a  Miata in a 
regional at Summit Point.  36 cars started, and 35  finished.  That's roughly 
the 
same number of cars as we had at the  Runoffs - how many DNFs happened there?  
How many do we see in an average  national race weekend?
 
Bang for the buck in terms of speed?  Yes, F500 is the undisputed  leader in 
SCCA.  Reliability, however, is probably the biggest problem we  have in terms 
of reputation and attracting new members.  (This is perhaps  second to low 
regional participation levels.)
 
Marshall Mauney
2002 Red Devil
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