Let me break-down your Post so as to form a coherent response:
1) First off, a Driver in the F1 Series is not, I repeat not, any more skilled than any other driver in thier respective disciplines. Just because F1 uses 'different' technologies does not infer that all disciplines, "need to play catch-up." Second, I can guarantee you that even the 'Drivers' will not be setting any sort of Records because, while Paddles are more efficient, they are not optimal. The computer shuts-off the fuel at rpm so a Driver cannot tweak shift-points according to roll-out.
2) The 'Taxi' remark was a euphenism for the lack of connection made to a vehicle by limiting a sense of control and achievement. For example, two clutchless cars drag racing. One car Wins, no one was out-driven.
3) Ask the Fans and Drivers that question. Corvette owners whooped and hollared when the 'Vettes Won. Because there had always been a direct link between street-machine and race-prepped vehicle. This is not "progress." It is a dissolution of an iconic car.
I have no intention of arguing over which is better. I am stating that Doug Fehan is potentially harmful to the Corvette team and possibly the franchise. His 'spirit' is not in the Game and certainly not with Corvette.
