Mueller, take off you hoosier, err, I mean hoser.
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No matter what, IMO we need to be on a tire that doesn't require shaving. That's just nonsense. Waste of money, time, and resources. It is the most inane thing I've seen in racing watching people run "new" tires during non-critical sessions just to wear them down until they're fast. I'll not race on RA1s next year. There are way too many other things to do with life than be pissed off at your tires all weekend.
I can't imagine NASA's contract letting them have an "open tire" SM class, so I'll still hope that we'll get a molded Toyo.
Otherwise it's trips to Europe, Brazil and a metric crapload of rockclimbing for me, and I'll still save money over racing. That's what we as a community have to realize. This is a very expensive sport and if you take the fun out of it for people, they will go do something else. If we as the customers just stand by, do nothing, and "take" it, then the nonsense continues. Vote with your dollars and write them letting them know why you've chosen to do other things. If enough people do that, then things will change. Of course if not everyone feels the same as you, you're screwed.
I am not sure what NASA or John have Brewing, but a compromise that would help would be to allow open tire in the regional nasa races require Toyo for the Nats.
Todd, Are there SCCA events close to you?
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There's a Double Rational at Miller next week. Next closest tracks are Vegas, Colorado, and of course all the Cali tracks. Previous to this year we held 7 race weekends + 3 hour enduro at MMP under SCCA rules.
John - I know you were joking, but two sets of Toyos is about the same cost as me spending 5 weeks in Brazil. (I stay with family there which really helps.)
There haven't been any SCCA races in the Vegas Region the last few years, or more.
NASA Utah SM Director
Sweet. Can I come next time? I'm small and don't eat much.
NASA Utah SM Director
That's a bummer. I've run all the (road course) tracks in Vegas/Pahrump, but I think the last time I was there was '99 or so. When you get your car done, come up here. As a bonus I'll take you rock climbing and you can compare the fitness requirements between the two activities.
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