On the 3000# issue: This came about from direct input from competitors running in pro-touring series. Most said if they were writing the rules there would be a minimum weight and 3000# minimum was the number most often cited. To those who worry about "big money car" dominance, a minimum weight helps even the things some. Besides, as Kevin said, a well driven car will compete and beat money regularly. One of the great things about autocross is it's more about fast drivers than it is about fast cars.

On the lack of sub-classes: The way the rules are written, that is up to each Region's discression. The original draft had sub-classes included but the SEB thought it wasn't needed. Their thought (amazingly) was to keep the rules simple and as open as possible. They looked at what the major sanctioners of pro-touring autocross series rules were and didn't want to stray too far from what they were doing.

On 200TW tires: That's the standard minimum TW in most pro-touring series. Also note that even SCCA is moving their street tire classes toward 200TW tires. Unless things change, in 2015 all street tire SCCA Solo classes are going to require 200TW tires. 200TW is becoming the standard. What difference does it make as long as everyone is on the same TW?