After a discussion with a crew member. I believe another discussion of how showdown actually works and a demonstration of a newer player versus a seasoned player account is once again in order. Showdown is not handicapped racing, it is run what you bring within limits of available cars. Showdown also does not provide resources that we all need other than elite tokens and some bronze keys. Silver keys are often missing from the rewards recently. The problem with showdown is that it is more a resource sink than a resource building event. It can become a huge time sink as well as resource burning event. Not to mention losing all the time may burn you out as a player. In the end, the event is not meant to be fair or give equal opporunity to players to advance. It is designed this way so you have to know what you are getting into.
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