There is a huge difference between a 'spec' class and a single source type class. A spec class can be a huge success as other forms of racing has proven- take ARCA for roundy round guys. The spec is chassis dimensions, pick-up points, width and motor. Parts sources are open. This allows racers to shop for competitive parts at competitive pricing while ensuring that any racer that can afford the parts knows the car is basically on a competitive level. Manufacturers like this concept because then know that the parts they develop for the class will have a large purchasing pool and rules allow the parts to remain viable for a long time. The only thing that off road can't offer to this is a national market that supports this type of support. I think class 10 would be about as close as you could get with this now if they regulated transmissions a little more. And as Bdub has always been pointing out, that cost of allowing any transaxle makes the price point pointless in the end. Protruck had the potential to do this except that they made too many parts single source and, after a few years, when the deals from those manufacturers were over, Costs made the class slower than the same cost Trophy Truck at that time. As with any class, once a faster, more fun car is available for the same or less money, racers will migrate away. The only other real problem I see with Bdub's idea is that it is not a class that will draw new racers in as it is too expensive and too fast to be an entry level class. Not sure if that is part of his goal, but I think it creates the same problem with newbies with big wallets simply starting in Trophy Truck.
