I don't follow the US side of things religiously so this may not be the case, but I don't think the FW class is as big over there any more. Loads of insect classes & up to 15lbs, then lightweights and heavies. Hyperactive and Uberclocker are the two main ones that come to mind, but watching a lot of other feathers at Motorama the other week, I didn't see a huge amount to be impressed about, suggesting that the class is not at the cutting edge the way it is over here. Plus it might just come down to personal circumstances. Yes we've got Nick and Glen coming from Australia this year, but just because they're coming doesn't automatically mean that some US builders should have made the effort. Each to their own suitability.