Re: D-Spec Challenge at Vodden
With this thread in mind, I think it's hilarious that so many spec racing series mandate a certain race tire (Toyo, Hoosier, Continental, Pirelli, Michelin, whatever) in the name of 'cost control.' It's really about the tire company's sponsorship money. If they really wanted to control costs, they'd spec these kinds of crap tires.
Tell me with a straight face that Spec Miata wouldn't be vastly more entertaining with drivers fighting for grip with squirming, howling tread blocks. Set a minimum tread depth of 5/32" for maximum no-grip hilarity and to reduce cheatitude. Hey, you wouldn't have to spend an extra grand just to have a set of rain tires sit in the trailer "just in case".