I think the possibility exists to eliminate and stream line a lot of classes with the Index format.....However still keep some of the more populated classes with the addition of the index classes......I personally would like to see new and old(vintage) going heads up against a set time (et) for the class.....I  know that almost everyone that I have talked to about this doesn't really care what type of sled is lined up beside them as long as they have a legititmate chance at winning. Basically taking the "deep pockets syndrome" out of the equation.....Guess what we would have to know is who would be interested in participating.....Count me in for sure.....Ted Paterak.....See you at Puslinch Lake Ont. this Feb.... 

Just one point of note, I did bring the ida up with Kris about 5 or 6 years ago prior to us setting up the existing classes. He was all for the idea then but wanted to wait and see what kind of interest was shown in Vintage racing on the whole.

One thing led to another and it was never set up.

I also agree that ET racing with a stagered start using a set quailifying time to determine the difference in green light coming on at te starting line would be a great system. However, it would take a great deal of co-ordination and work on race day and I thibnk that fact alone would kill it working over the long run.

What the classes are at now is run whatcha brung and hope you bring enough. Having said that, these classes are for AMATEUR only and many of us will fight tooth and nail to keep them as AMATEUR classes with no pro allowed.

If it goes to a pros allowed format, we will stop racing. There are plenty of other opporyunities for us to race and ride that we don't need to worry about it much at all if it does happen.

I am not aware though of too many clubs dedicated to nearly Vintage sleds or old late model sleds, 1985 to current, but there are many dedicated to Vintage and Antique sleds and those are early 80s and older, nothing newer. You may not understand or agree with the cut off date but is an accepted date no matter where you are in North America or the world for that matter when you speak about Vintage sleds. Just because you have an old non current sled that you used to race in the early 90s does not mean that you hav a Vintage sled to most collectors of Vintage slds that I know.

Just my $02.