UMP Tire rules posted

[thinkstomuch]

I agree with Racer96m - going to one tire, even if it isn't the one you like is better than the 4 compounds. The A-S isn't as bad as most imply, I think it is just a preparation issue. I'm very happy to see this move towards the 2 compounds. Very happy

[erm11]

2 compounds and an avenue to sell your used tires to the other dirtcar classes. Sounds like a move in the right direction to me.

[indyboywilliam]

Move in the Right Direction would be 1 Tire...ONLY..... this way EVERYONE IS ON THE SAME TIRE...... AND EVERYONE CAN BUY USED TIRES

[erm11]

To my pocket book, it is a move in the right direction....not the end all answer for sure.

[LEADFOOT57]

I really like the new rule, eliminates the D which most tracks were doing anyway. And also gets rid of the A which was what was supposed to happen last year. I really like the As anyway. I really hope they let us sipe in 2017, if not it will be chemical warfare worse then it is now.

[rustymod]

I admit that this helps if you are crossing from In, to IL to MO where its a been a hassle to have Ds in trailer etc. In general though there is still an issue in that the cat is out the bag and they will be bringing on a new tire. Maybe not this year but perhaps 2017. With that in mind UMP seems rudderless, and meanwhile another year of Hoosier raking in cash. The H on RR only makes ZERO sense. Why the hell not H anywhere.

[modracr41]

I admit that this helps if you are crossing from In, to IL to MO where its a been a hassle to have Ds in trailer etc. In general though there is still an issue in that the cat is out the bag and they will be bringing on a new tire. Maybe not this year but perhaps 2017. With that in mind UMP seems rudderless, and meanwhile another year of Hoosier raking in cash. The H on RR only makes ZERO sense. Why the hell not H anywhere.

I can tell you why. H anywhere else won't wear and they won't sell as many tires. H on RR will wear out, and you'll have to replace it to be competitive. With UMP, it's all about the $$, and that's really sad as they could really do well if they looked out for the future of racing, and more specifically, the racer who spends the money.