It's not the first time a car/team, has dropped out like this and it probably won't be the last. What intrigues me is why the EE team thought it was worth having the second car ready when they (and we) knew the rules would prevent them from gaining the entry if a car dropped out. Definite conspiracy theories here - I wonder if we'll ever learn the truth?
Anyhow, it's worth the beer I owe Badger to see the second EE in.