whole different mind set here, am used to having the cars gone over pre-event with a fine tooth comb. hpde tends to be much more laissez-faire as regards saftety gear.
back on topic, why wouldn't the tie down eyes under the front work if stock tow hook is gone due to fmic? paint em blaze orange so workers can find em in a hurry if need be. maybe you don't need to fabricate anything at all.