 OT: Death of Innovation, Continental Tires spec for 3/4 of USCR classes next year |
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| ThePaintedMan |
 Aug 15 2013, 06:41 PM
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http://www.alms.com/articles/imsa-tire-str...zed-2014-season
Sorry, this is a couple weeks old, but since no one else has brought it up yet, I figured I would. So the worst fears of many have been realized - NASCAR and it's spec mindset has made it's way solidly into the new USCR series next year. Every class but the GTE cars will have to run on spec Continental Tires next year. Not Michelins, not Dunlops. Continentals. I guess money talks, but this is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) . Hey, it'll be an easy way to make sure the DPs are still competitive with the P2 cars. If the P2 cars have to run on bicycle tires and they give the big fat slicks to the DPs, surely the France family can remain happy with their investment staying at the front of the field. |
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| damesandhotrods |
Aug 15 2013, 07:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 568 Joined: 26-September 10 From: Santa Cruz California Member No.: 12,218 Region Association: Northern California |
The GT Le Mans (GTLM) category will be open to multiple tire manufacturers.
In 2011, the global company became the official tire of GRAND-AM as well as exclusive tire supplier to both the CTSCC and Rolex Series. Also carrying over to United SportsCar Racing from the ALMS is the open tire specification for what will be the GTLM class. Plans for additional tire manufacturers to compete in the manufacturer-based class will be announced as relationships are finalized. The LMP 900s are not affected. Follow the ACO and watch the US series for laughs… |
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ThePaintedMan OT: Death of Innovation Aug 15 2013, 06:41 PM
naro914 While I too am a bit dissapointed with the conti t... Aug 16 2013, 06:01 AM
ThePaintedMan
While I too am a bit dissapointed with the conti ... Aug 16 2013, 07:25 AM
worn In order to have good racing, there needs to be m... Aug 16 2013, 09:10 AM naro914 George
I don't disagree with you at all on the... Aug 16 2013, 08:28 AM carr914
But they DO NOT plan to dumb down the LMP2 cars,... Aug 16 2013, 08:44 AM Zimms
I don't have a Problem with Continental bein... Aug 16 2013, 09:32 AM URY914 You've got me thinking of going to Sebring now... Aug 16 2013, 09:44 AM Zimms
You've got me thinking of going to Sebring no... Aug 16 2013, 12:33 PM |
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