DoD's fast talk about what would improve the sport

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Get rid of the Hoosier tire monopoly. I don't care how much they pump into the sport for the big guys tire deals, they keep raising prices for an inferior product and the weekly/regional racer has no other option. People are being priced out of the sport by $200 tires that last one night.

That certainly adds to the operating costs. I'm more upset about how much engine is required though. Those things are expensive. People used to overpay for what they didn't need. Now you need it because the car has massive downforce and passing is hard to do later because of aero.

[Jim11h]

Aidie Swartz said this back in 01 that air is the cheapest form of speed

[Dirt Clod]

Along with aero and tires, I was intrigued by their comments about late model special shows lasting too long into the evenings. Race fans been saying for years that tracks drag the shows on, run the late model features long into the programs, don't start on time and whatever various reasons. When those writers notice that, you know it's finally getting attention. Run the programs like the Castrol Night specials and High Limit races - fast with little down time!

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Aidie Swartz said this back in 01 that air is the cheapest form of speed

I've explained many times air you gain that nobody else has is cheap. Once everyone has it, it's very expensive. The most aero dependent cars are the most expensive to operate. There are increased strains on the drive line and the suspension goals become distorted.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

The distorted suspension goals bring rise to the things that most people fear " them trick shocks"

[Jim11h]

That's exactly it, but in 01 he was saying that knowing that rules protected racer from themselves. Now it's free for all.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

That's exactly it, but in 01 he was saying that knowing that rules protected racer from themselves. Now it's free for all.

I knew we were headed here when I saw the first noses with splitters at PRI

[Buford.Justice]

The distorted suspension goals bring rise to the things that most people fear " them trick shocks"

And Rumley devices? hahaha

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

And Rumley devices? hahaha

Yes, face down, rear up posture is why it is effective as well. Almost all speed to be gained is figuring how to make the suspension orient the aero platform and somehow still be a suspension to some degree.