After reviewing 2003-2007 Tour/Nationals data (http://sccaforums.com/forums/thread/268488.aspx), it looks as though "new" modified competitors are choosing FM and F125 over CM. Over the period, the data shows upward/steady trends for FM/F125. During same period, CM trends downward. The question is will any of these "new" competitors eventually switch to a CM FF1600/S2000.
One CM FF1600/S2000 "advantage" that I can offer would be its ability to manage/mitigate rough/bumpy courses (i.e. Forbes). With Nationals being held on the ultra smooth HPT for foreseeable future, I cannot see a reason why a FM F500 (limited suspension) or F125 (no suspension!?) competitors would want to switch to a CM FF1600/S2000 (full suspension).
As the FM F500 seems the platform of choice, FM SoloVee competitors might be a potential "source" to sway toward CM FF1600/S2000. Rumored FM SoloVee performance boosts to help close the gap to the FM F500 make this the right time to act. That is, can the existing CM base convince FM SoloVee competitors to switch to a CM FF1600/S2000 lieu of SoloVee chassis/engine updates?
-pru-