It appears to me the SCCA can do more to equalize qualifying sessions by holding them at the same time each day instead of shuffling them through out the week. Going into the run-offs every SM driver I talked to thought Tuesday morning was the crucial qualifying period to get it done barring rain. As it worked out it was the absolute optimal qualifying conditions and almost everyone with the exception of those who had mechanical issues on Tuesday turned in their best time.
Road America is a bit of special track from a weather standpoint as I have rarely seen a week long forecast with similar weather conditions for more than 3 days in row, but in the interest in looking forward I think we should talk to the SCCA en-mass about fixing the qualifying times for each class. Everyone stands a better chance of being able to take advantage of multiple qualifying sessions if they start at the same time each day.
One of the arguments against this brought up by a competitor in a different class was, " If we get 3 afternoon sessions we will never be able to break the qualifying record". I wasn't sure I understood that comment as I personally don't go to the track to break records, I go to compete against the other drivers in my class under the conditions of the day. It would be one thing if we were time trialing and getting huge contingency bonus for breaking a record.
I am working on a template letter to express my desire to have the qualifying times fixed for each class for future Runoffs. If enough people agree with my premise and send the same or similar letters we may be able to add yet another spec to our spec class.
Anyone that has an argument against this please let me know, I would prefer to have thought through this thoroughly and be able to address any objection in my letter.