Control tyres is a no-no in foam classes as Mark says. Only if the cars are way over-tyred, like GT10s, does it have any merit. Bearing in mind the price and the lack of wear, tyres are not an expense in the same way as any other electric class.
The control electrics is more interesting. Whilst it seems like a good idea, there are so many second-hand items on the market these days that it is often cheaper to go that route than to buy even the great deals from Mardave and Schumacher. Also, as Dave Dodd points out, if we change the rules now, those wanting to enter next year will have to fork out again for all their electrics.
The reality is that control classes have never worked. Back in the early 1980s 8th Track tried a thing called Club 20. I think every electric and gas Section has tried a control of some area of their rules or another, all have failed completely. In electrics, we are left with control tyres in TC and Off-Road and that's it. Since GT12 control tyres will give everyone a headache at one time or another due to track, car and driving style differences, it's not something that should be contemplated.
Thanks again for everyone's interest in GT12, it is appreciated.
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