Well, are you bringing a GT-40?
Back to reality. The sanctioning body stipulated the requirement of treaded
tires, plain and simple. Anyone wishing to attend will need to have treaded
tires. We are the guests of our generous hosts, after all. SCCA has their
"no added" material rule, VARAC has the treaded tire rule. Seems to not
impede speed at the Formula 1 level..........
A separate class has already been set up to allow TR-6, TR-7 and TR-8's to
run which has never before run with VARAC. Sorry you're disappointed, but
the treaded tires are a must.
Russell E. Moore
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-fot@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net]On
Behalf Of EISANDIEGO@aol.com
Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 12:20 PM
To: henry@henryfrye.com
Cc: fot@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: 2003 International Triumph Challenge - Tire Requirement
I recall noticing that Ford GT40s at vintage events utilize a tire
that is constructed like a road racing slick, but has minimal original thin
tire thread to satisfy vintage requirements. Does anyone know who sells
these
competition tires?
If the organizers of this event really want to showcase all eras of
Triumph racecars, they should allow newer models to run slicks as they did
and currently do in the SCCA. Why make someone go through more hoops (making
suspension adjustments) than necesary to particpate in the event ? Why have
them purchase tires for one event? Let them run in a separate class if that
the issue.
I already sent my $0.02 to the organizers through Russ. If you feel
the same, suggest you let him know as well.
Cary
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