I made that same decision a few years back, but although I love the classic for what it is, I really have missed being at the 24hr this year. I really want to get to Sebring and the 'ring 24 next year too, so it looks like I will need to redouble my efforts at forcing a divorce to make it possible.
I thought I had cracked it last month when Mrs LB came home early to find a stripped down Triumph Tiger Cub engine and gearbox in the new dish washer.