I vote against any kind of qualifying race format for the ARRC. There is just too much risk of dinging the car for no reason.

Actually, it is one of reasons that I have not attended the IT Fest at Mid-Ohio, it't not the main reason but one of several. ($4.60/gal diesel was probably the biggy this year)

I'm not sure gridding a qualifying session by the previous sesions times gets you anything. Being with cars of similar speed doesn't guarrentee a clear track particularly if the other car is in another class with mis-matched straight and cornering speeds.

The split start for the ITB/ITC race was much appreciated. It kept conflicting class traffic separated until everyone was spaced out. Three of us had a fantastic race for what ultimately became third place. I hope the practice continues regardless who the chief steward is.

I'm looking forward to next year.