21 Feb 2009, 12:01 (Ref:2401334)
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Originally Posted by chewymonster
I am definitely not a fan of how the ACO has handled the 09 to 2011 rules. The 09 rules were not changed in a way that would make 2011 engines competitive at present times. So basically you have Audi and Acura creating new cars and engines, but only able to run such combination for 2 years. Not the best way to get factory involvement. Current car sales don't help.
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I don't think they've done such a bad job.
Remember that 2011 will not require completely new cars for P1 and P2, just new drivetrains, and in the case of 2011 P1 the drivetrains already exist for NA and turbo petrol.
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