2014 FullThrottle Worlds Championship Warm up, April 2-6.
#196
[QUOTE=patorz31;13172588]Then why pick a unknown manufacturer for the world champs?[/QU
Why not
the best tire known can not be selected sorex so what is left to compare
there is no tire out there that has not had a problem in this magnitude of racing 80mph
Everyone has an agenda this tire better that is better
we had drivers that had no issue and some had plenty in the end its a showcase of new this or that
nothing is perfect or can any say a better choice could be done there is no guarantee that x or y brand would or would not have done better
Why not
the best tire known can not be selected sorex so what is left to compare
there is no tire out there that has not had a problem in this magnitude of racing 80mph
Everyone has an agenda this tire better that is better
we had drivers that had no issue and some had plenty in the end its a showcase of new this or that
nothing is perfect or can any say a better choice could be done there is no guarantee that x or y brand would or would not have done better
#198
...the best tire known can not be selected sorex so what is left to compare....
Does the track have to approach various tyre manufactures, or do they approach yourselves or IFMAR etc?
I have no agenda here, I'm honestly interested in how all this comes together for a Worlds
Skiddins
#199
Its cracking me up that the ones on this thread with the most "concerns" weren't at the warmup and haven't run the tire themselves. It doesn't matter what tire was chosen, some will hate it, some will love it. The fact that this is smaller, lesser-known manufacturer is just making them an easier target for the haters. If the spec tire is what's holding you back from making a trip to the Worlds, then you don't belong at the Worlds anyway.
#200
Its cracking me up that the ones on this thread with the most "concerns" weren't at the warmup and haven't run the tire themselves. It doesn't matter what tire was chosen, some will hate it, some will love it. The fact that this is smaller, lesser-known manufacturer is just making them an easier target for the haters. If the spec tire is what's holding you back from making a trip to the Worlds, then you don't belong at the Worlds anyway.
#202
Suspended
Its cracking me up that the ones on this thread with the most "concerns" weren't at the warmup and haven't run the tire themselves. It doesn't matter what tire was chosen, some will hate it, some will love it. The fact that this is smaller, lesser-known manufacturer is just making them an easier target for the haters. If the spec tire is what's holding you back from making a trip to the Worlds, then you don't belong at the Worlds anyway.
#203
so i am done answering? ?
#204
Its cracking me up that the ones on this thread with the most "concerns" weren't at the warmup and haven't run the tire themselves. It doesn't matter what tire was chosen, some will hate it, some will love it. The fact that this is smaller, lesser-known manufacturer is just making them an easier target for the haters. If the spec tire is what's holding you back from making a trip to the Worlds, then you don't belong at the Worlds anyway.
I'm not going to any of the races down there but I do follow them with interest and dislike when mechanical failures out of the racers control play a part in the event. It sours the entire thing for me and I stop caring. What makes the "worlds" special? Those 50 guys near the top? Nope, it the interest that it generates world wide, the spectators, the win on sunday sell on monday crowd. If we as "spectator" don't have an opinion on how it goes then don't bother running the event at all, because then it only matters to the top 50 guys in the sport anyway. The spectators, sponsors, racers, promoters and volunteers all deserve an even quality event not just those who are lucky enough to have the ability and means to get there.
#205
I think you are taking a little unfair heat over this. Yes, I want to see a good reliable tire on the cars but I don't see it as YOUR fault or issue alone to fix and I'm honestly happy to see anyone from the even stepping in here to share a few words. I am certainly not intending to put you on the spot over this or make any accusations about why that tire was chosen.
I hope it all works out.
#206
Then why pick a unknown manufacturer for the world champs?[/QU
Why not
the best tire known can not be selected sorex so what is left to compare
there is no tire out there that has not had a problem in this magnitude of racing 80mph
Everyone has an agenda this tire better that is better
we had drivers that had no issue and some had plenty in the end its a showcase of new this or that
nothing is perfect or can any say a better choice could be done there is no guarantee that x or y brand would or would not have done better
Why not
the best tire known can not be selected sorex so what is left to compare
there is no tire out there that has not had a problem in this magnitude of racing 80mph
Everyone has an agenda this tire better that is better
we had drivers that had no issue and some had plenty in the end its a showcase of new this or that
nothing is perfect or can any say a better choice could be done there is no guarantee that x or y brand would or would not have done better
#207
Tech Initiate
Having listened to what some of have said, I think part of the issue was that it unseasonably warm over the period. Average for April is 82F(28C) and that was the coolest temperature we had at 10 in the morning and the third round of qualifying it was at 95F(35C)!
The guys who were there had their say and discussed matters and took a vote as to which way they wanted to go. Now all that is needed is for the supplier to come up with the fix of better belting.
The guys who were there had their say and discussed matters and took a vote as to which way they wanted to go. Now all that is needed is for the supplier to come up with the fix of better belting.
#208
Tech Initiate
A few laps of the drivers practising....
http://youtu.be/OV6iAqZyMpM
http://youtu.be/XVjUNk-mvUM
http://youtu.be/QtGSxVO4BvI
http://youtu.be/OV6iAqZyMpM
http://youtu.be/XVjUNk-mvUM
http://youtu.be/QtGSxVO4BvI
#209
Tech Master
iTrader: (1)
A few laps of the drivers practising....
http://youtu.be/OV6iAqZyMpM
http://youtu.be/XVjUNk-mvUM
http://youtu.be/QtGSxVO4BvI
http://youtu.be/OV6iAqZyMpM
http://youtu.be/XVjUNk-mvUM
http://youtu.be/QtGSxVO4BvI
#210
I was not at the warm up race but plan to be at the nats and worlds.
One easy solution to the 70-80 mph speeds and tire blow outs is to just shorten the straight for the layout.
I'm sure the tire guys will figure out what they have to do to make the tires better. I know if there is going to be a problem it will show up more at the nats in 100+ degree july/august weather than it did this past weekend or at the worlds in october.
One easy solution to the 70-80 mph speeds and tire blow outs is to just shorten the straight for the layout.
I'm sure the tire guys will figure out what they have to do to make the tires better. I know if there is going to be a problem it will show up more at the nats in 100+ degree july/august weather than it did this past weekend or at the worlds in october.