Seems a few of us will need tires group buy has gotta be wearth
some thing were is the blatant tire dealer when ya need him. rob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russ Moore" <rem@cbord.com>
To: <EISANDIEGO@aol.com>; <henry@henryfrye.com>
Cc: <fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 1:32 PM
Subject: RE: 2003 International Triumph Challenge - Tire Requirement
> 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
> Facility Manager/Telecomm Admin
> The CBORD Group Inc.
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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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