I've noticed it's getting a bit stricter as well. Previous years you were allowed to stand right by the wall where the cars launch, or in the box, or behind them. Now you can't. Asked one of my American guys, comment was "probably to look more professional for the GTR crowd" which may have some truth in it.

Personally, if GTR's would be wiped off the face of the earth I would not miss a single one. Sure they're fast, but not even exciting to watch.