Im hoping for 2899 lb and having Roz post the straw hat eating with lots of Merlot on uTube.
Ballast isn't permanent, so it can be added to tune for the track conditions. My bet is they will try for the lowest base weight possible so that ballast can be added where appropriate. Ballast would be required if the weight were under the minimum.
Compare the sound of the video with the Robertson's demo last Thursday.
I'm not sure I'll ever get over the difference.
However, if I ever have the opportunity to have one, I can surely live with it.
Can still take out the '06 to hear a righteous V8 sound.