road racing isn't all about horsepower jeff. although a 400hp car will probably kill a 100hp car anyday, courses like VIR don't have a lot of straightaways. It has 17-20 corners or something if i remember correctly, and they all are very technical. but of course, only demonstration of what each driver can do will tell the tale. are you planning to go to VIR at all this year? if i ever get a halfway decent job, i'll try to get out there.