I am not looking for the "It should always be the best!" type of responses.

Here in 2013 (2014) we are in the boon of "hyper exotics" like the P1 which, are massive R&D projects which have virtually the only purpose of running the 'Ring in a blistering fast speed. The claims are it has done well under 7 seconds.

I'd postulate that SRT is better spending its money further developing the Vipers capabilities for the average man and ignore spending an untold sum, as some want SRT to do, to "reclaim the 'Ring record."

A majority of Vipers stay at home in the United States. Wouldn't it make more sense for SRT to focus on further developing the program to satisfy the needs of a majority of its buyers. The longest track in the US is 4.486 at Miller Motorsports Park, a fraction of the length of the 'Ring.

If SRT manages to build a car that can best the P1 at the 'Ring by pure chance, I say run it, but I don't think focusing on setting the 'Ring record is an efficient use of limited funds.