I’m not even going to bother responding to the rest of your post, as we could debate about it till the sun rises next week.
However, never did I suggest there was competition involved. I’m well aware of what a lapping day consists of, done a few of them. Doesnt mean you cant prep your car to the limit. But alas, there is no point in getting into an argument about it as you and I clearly will not see eye to eye.