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Old 10 May 2015, 17:51 (Ref:3536181)   #1256
Bob Baldwin
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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Bob Baldwin should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
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Originally Posted by Chiana View Post
We already have way more annoying sub classification than P1-P/L-/N-H/whatever, and it is called LMGTE-AM. At least in the P1 sub division they are actually built to slightly different technology and specificiations (ERS0 and stuff), but GTE-AM is there for no reason other than artificially trying to please off everybody. The fact that you can even run same full blown factory cars in that "Amateur category" just makes further mockery out of it. Especially in world championship and world's biggest motor race.

Anyway, pleasing every party is indeed the buzz word of today. Next to sub classes you also have these mandatory pro-am class restrictions that didn't exist anywhere in ACO land five years ago.
Well I suppose there is 2 sides to every argument .Not sure on the Artificially trying to please everybody . Does the LMGTE-Am class not allow the Yutes to move up the motorsports Ladder ? After they have proven themselves in lesser classes ?

There is another argument to be made for Gentleman Drivers though " You Want To Play You Got To Pay " comes to mind . Field Fillers or extra Revenue for the Promoters and Team Owners

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