I for one would not like to see regulation stifle innovation since I believe innovation is exciting and often somewhat controversial.
I don't like the current vogue of adapting 4WD cars to run in the 2WD class but before we all leap into the abyss, lets not forget that the meeting was still won by a hugely talented racer driving a 'conventional' 2WD buggy and whilst it raises the unfortunate spectre of having even more different specialist cars, perhaps if complexity and cost is the risk that we perceive, then maybe we also need to look into inserts, tyres and the myriad of those combinations that they can bring?
Can it be controlled? Who knows. I hope it doesn't need to be and whilst I respect SlowOne and the sense he speaks and his contribution over the years to the sport, I believe that it is innovation that maintains and fuels excitement and provides different challenges that need to be overcome and even though my results might improve if we went back to rear motored 2WD cars powered by 1200mAh NiCds and 'hot' 19 turn motors, I'd still trade those improved results for the buzz and thrill that a modern RC car can provide and the grin it gives me.
And yes - a traditional rear motored car DOES still look better so maybe style points should be incorporated and I'm deffo with Jimmy if we can get driver figures reintroduced as a mandatory requirement
