Here's the problem with that idea Mike.

The process predicts it will make XYZ horsepower. Weight is specified based on that. When a car comes up for a request of it's weight to be reviewed, the ITAC does the math.

So, the process Hp number is the same for ITB or ITA. The weight applied is what varies, as the two classes have different weight factors.

So, if it can't make the predicted output in ITA, it won't make it in ITB. Ergo, it will be as competitive, or as uncompetitive in B as it is in A.

I would vote against such a move, as everyone will need to dump all their wheels and tires and get new ones....(the cost), and the results (the potential benefit) won't change one bit.

Cost vs benefit in this case is bad.

(Regional arguments might vary, as one class is a "bigger pond' in one region or another, but the math shows the car will have equal chances in either class, all things being equal)

If the car was making power, but nobody could get the car within 100 pounds of min weight, lets say, THEN there would be a benefit to moving the car.

The real trick, in this case, (if what you say is true) is preparing a case that shows the car fails to meet process power, and having the weight adjusted downward in it's current class. If the resulting weight is unattainable, THEN it goes down a class, at a higher, and attainable weight.

Proving that 'negative' is very hard, but not impossible.