Originally Posted by
Fastt Racing
It looks like I might be too Late?
I would like to propose that slicks and DOT's be allowed in all supersport classes.
Reason: I run slicks and don't want to switch!!!!
Also USBA may be making this exact same rule change... They site many reasons:
A- Tire vendors like the idea of streamlining their inventory? I personally don't understand this one.
B- Most tire vendors say that their Dot's are no longer true Dot's, but the same compound, tire, casing, etc, just grooves added and a meaningless DOT rating.
C- I Think the original intent of the rule was to create a less expensive, true DOT tire requirement, to keep bikes closer to street form, and create parity between bikes. Modern Dot's no longer represent these requirements accurately.
D- Many riders racing in the other classes are discouraged from running the supersport classes because of the significant hassle and expense of switching to Dot's for those classes. (I personally agree 100% with this).
Futhermore... The people who really like the Dot's they currently race on can still continue to use them and be competitive.
I have noticed a benefit of good more forgiving wear, and consistant performance from racing on slicks, and feel like it more than justifies the extra $10 per rear tire! This will not change the cost to compete for any racers in my opinion.
Summary: We can all run the same tires that we prefer in any, and all classes that we choose!
Current Rule~
2.2.2
G. Only DOT approved tires or non-DOT full rain tires may be used. The original
molded tread pattern cannot be modified. Non-DOT slicks and non-DOT
intermediate tires are not allowed.
a. Manufacturers must make tires available in minimum quantities as follows:
1) Front tires - 100
2) Rear tires - 200
b. Construction and compound number will identify approved tires.
c. Manufacturer must verify that the tire is available for purchase by any
competitor through normal dealer/distributor channels in quantities no less
than stated above.
d. Tire manufacturers who try to circumvent these requirements may have their
eligibility revoked.
e. Any competitor found to be using a tire not meeting the above requirements or
which differs in any way from an approved model may be penalized according
to Section 13.
Propossed Change~
2.2.2
G. Only DOT approved tires or non-DOT Slicks, full rain tires, intermediate rain tires may be used. The original
molded tread pattern cannot be modified.
a. Manufacturers must make tires available in minimum quantities as follows:
1) Front tires - 100
2) Rear tires - 200
b. Construction and compound number will identify approved tires.
c. Manufacturer must verify that the tire is available for purchase by any
competitor through normal dealer/distributor channels in quantities no less
than stated above.
d. Tire manufacturers who try to circumvent these requirements may have their
eligibility revoked.
e. Any competitor found to be using a tire not meeting the above requirements or
which differs in any way from an approved model may be penalized according
to Section 13.
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