Wow!! This got interesting while I was traveling!!
I'm not sure what happened last year, but it sounds like it was exactly what my fear of this year would be. I have not gone through the rigor of the PSMCDR Certification because I have not blueprinted my engine, however, in the event that I do - it looks like I will face the same issue
As surprising as it is to hear Pete and JJ's experience, there is a bigger issue here: Gonzo apparently feels that the PSMCDR Certified Stock process is not legit! Whether you have a ZL1 Chevrolet, GS, RAIV, etc... the fact that it was Certified via a tear down process in Stanton is meaningless? On what basis?
My goal with this questioning was to find out if there was uniformity in the definition of 'pure stock', 'factory stock', 'whatever stock'.... My hope was that if I build my next car to the PSMCDR Certified program, that it will be accepted and respected at another event. I'm not getting that feeling though