Sorex Tire Chosen For 2002 Roar On Road Nats
06-13-2002, 09:42 AM
#1
Sorex Tire Chosen For 2002 Roar On Road Nats
Hot off the press, looks like the spec tire for the 2002 ROAR PAVED ON-ROAD NATIONALS at MHOR R/C Raceway - Aurora, CO is the Sorex 36R Belted Tires - Part #CO-36R &Sorex Type A Firm Thick insert - Part #MA24F, here is their web site: http://www.MHORRC.com
06-13-2002, 01:27 PM
#2
Looks like I'll be buying some new tires to practice with. I wish they had chosen Take Offs, they seem to work real well there.
06-13-2002, 04:51 PM
#4
when is the NATs?
06-13-2002, 04:53 PM
#5
HPI greens, and if the grip and heat comes right up try blues.
06-13-2002, 05:35 PM
#7
try yok, med or firm typeinserts, also the hpi red....we use these tires here...they are great...
06-13-2002, 05:40 PM
#8
Originally posted by AE_Racer
when is the NATs?
when is the NATs?
06-13-2002, 07:12 PM
#9
Originally posted by HarshGuy
Are you sure? At the ROAR carpet nats eveyone had to run the same tire/insert combo.
Are you sure? At the ROAR carpet nats eveyone had to run the same tire/insert combo.
The Nats are in Denver, CO. July 26, 27, 28.
eric a
06-13-2002, 07:55 PM
#10
it's July 24th through the 28th
06-13-2002, 11:43 PM
#11
Originally posted by EAMotorsports
The Tire is the Sorex 36 but you can run ANY insert. By ROAR Rules they have to furnish an insert with the tire, but you dont have to use it.
The Tire is the Sorex 36 but you can run ANY insert. By ROAR Rules they have to furnish an insert with the tire, but you dont have to use it.
Spec tires aren't a bad idea, but specifying the tire, rim, and insert really would be a LOT better way to go.
Or foams, of course.
Trips
06-14-2002, 05:07 AM
#12
Originally posted by Trips
Here's where I just don't understand ROAR's logic. The rubber tires are supposed to save us money, but a privateer trying to be competitive at the nationals could spend upward of $1000 just trying to find the correct insert/rim combination for the race.
Spec tires aren't a bad idea, but specifying the tire, rim, and insert really would be a LOT better way to go.
Or foams, of course.
Trips
Here's where I just don't understand ROAR's logic. The rubber tires are supposed to save us money, but a privateer trying to be competitive at the nationals could spend upward of $1000 just trying to find the correct insert/rim combination for the race.
Spec tires aren't a bad idea, but specifying the tire, rim, and insert really would be a LOT better way to go.
Or foams, of course.
Trips
06-14-2002, 08:48 AM
#14
Originally posted by STLNLST
If you read Harshguy's post or use the link to the host tracks website you will see that there's a spec tire and insert. So you shouldn't be up to $1000 anymore....LOL
If you read Harshguy's post or use the link to the host tracks website you will see that there's a spec tire and insert. So you shouldn't be up to $1000 anymore....LOL
Trips
06-14-2002, 04:14 PM
#15
Originally posted by Trips
According to EAMotorsports' post, the insert will be included, but you can run any insert you like. If the included insert is the one to use, great, but for a nationals wouldn't you test others if you're allowed to use them?
Trips
According to EAMotorsports' post, the insert will be included, but you can run any insert you like. If the included insert is the one to use, great, but for a nationals wouldn't you test others if you're allowed to use them?
Trips