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It seems to be in vogue to proclaim the ALMS broken and suggest all sorts of radical changes.
As I see it the problems were apparent at the hight of the Audi, Porsche and Acura battles with the lack of LMP privateers.
That's in the past though so it's no use going over old ground.
Right now what the series needs is to make some pro-active decisions rather trying to patch things over.
The GT only idea is admirable and bold but you would be jumping onto the GT bandwagon when it's red hot and due to implode (if not managed very carefully).
As I have said Highcroft are showing faith in the series with intentions to run two P1's. Dyson are also commited and every effort possible should be made to help them get two cars on the grid for 2011.
P2 is poised to boom like GT2 has so the series should be in on this from the start rather than using such cars as a bandaid for the failings of the P1 class.
Ensure LMPC's are competitive in P2 and encourage them to upgrade to full P2 spec if possible. With Lola, ORECA etc. are buidling cost-capped P2's let's hope some of these also show up.
It goes without saying GTE will be great and GTC could have added interest if Audi come onbaord, that's if they don't build a GTE version.
When you cap the season with the ILMC counting Sebring and PLM which quite possibly will have the highest quality grids seen in North America for a decade, you have the makings of a great series.
All it takes is some forethought, balls and a little luck.
There'll always be an appetite for top class sportscar racing so don't fear the series crashing and burning. Can-Am, IMSA GTP, ALMS..............there'll be something to replace it if the worst happens.
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