ddewhurst ... "... maybe it's time for IT racers to quit supporting the National races. I read more & more that IT racers are supporting National races across the U.S."

Interesting concept. However, I think that the IT racers might be shooting themselves in the foot here for the very reason you stated ... "Once SM came along, the Region said adios to the IT classes." It looks as tho SM has taken over as the Big Dog on the porch from IT (in terms of entry #s).