Howdy,
On Thu, 8 Aug 2002, Jeff Winchell wrote:
> I don't know. Maybe I'll test that theory by running my ESP car with
> 17x11 wheels running DOT tires in CP. I'm not that great a driver but
> if I pick it up a 1/2 second, I could wind up trophying in CP... never
> mind the 4 co-drivers I've had this year who would all easily trophy
> in CP in my ESP car.
>
> > Not to mention that in the situation you describe the car would be legal.
>
> Nope. Not with 17" rims... which slow the car down by raising the
> center of gravity.
What does your car weigh? What motor?
> The problem isn't that the rule that makes no sense is followed, it's
> that CP people ACTIVELY campaigned to keep this rule that makes no
> sense as well as the many other anti-technology rules that CP
> embraces. No wonder Fordahl's car pummelled Janish's in '99.
The rule makes plenty of sense. Go price some 17" slicks (if you can find
them), along with three sets of rims for everyone who's serious.
You don't have to like or agree with the reasoning, but kindly don't
pretend that it isn't there.
Mark
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