History lesson is this, originally was set up to move up one year each year. When we hit the 2000 model year, some of our guys started to waiver and Pro Ice felt strongly that was the limit. As time went on and Pro Ice moved on to other opportunities, ORA took over and limited their group to 1998, and no special builds. With that as a background, USSA tended to go into limbo with the class, we only published our rules internally and basically kept our heads down. The topic got rather hot at times, and it was felt by the powers that be on both sides of the river it was best to each go their own way. I did approach ORA for some resolve this summer before the book was printed, but their management felt that their members had spoken and wanted to stay with the 98 and no special builds. Rather than start a big political deal, both sides went to their respective corners. And that's where we are now. Monty and Timmer have a obligation to represent their members, and thats what they did. USSA rules people felt the same and held on to their rules. Nothing wrong with that, either. Since it's not a core class or in the ISR book, its regional and each association can do as they wish. If a region only wants it to be pink snowmobiles built in 1999, it's their call. Until it becomes a core class, it's fair game.
From you as a builder, I can see the logic to continue to move up, from the administrative side, frankly the sport is too fragile for a urinating contest. USSA is open to discussion, and perhaps ORA management is, but both groups need to see what their membership wants come spring banquet. Till then it's a mute point.
