For the past two years the Queensland EP on-road Champs have run on a BYO control tyre, with free inserts/rims basis. Competitors can check in 3 sets for the weekend which are marked and stored in tyre-tech.

This approach allows drivers on a budget to opt to only check in one set, and to re-use rims and inserts if they want to (or even to check in already used tyres).

It doesn't control inserts and rims obviously, but our experience suggests that for most of the field, that doesn't matter. Most people have a fair idea what insert and rim they like, and while the front guys might test a couple of different combinations, spending has not been as out of control as you might be suggesting.

For the club running the event, it makes organisational life heaps easier. No tyres to source and administer, no "glueing zone" to monitor. It lets competitors source their tyres from their favourite shop.

In my opinion and experience, the system actually has worked well. Racing has been close, competitive and cheaper than open tyre rules, but slightly easier to manage than full control tyre rules.

Come and try it out for yourself this October for the 2007 Qld Champs - on one of the best 1/10 on-road tracks in the country at the Sunshine Coast. Details announced soon!