Little 500 - Hoosier Tires Only....
 

Well it looks like Anderson has decided to dump the American Racer Tires for the Little 500. Anyone that was planning to race the ART might as well leave them behind. Last I heard the RR would be a $58.00 premium over the normal hooiser RR pricing. I expect the other tires to increase as well.

2012 LITTLE 500 RULEBOOK TIRES: TIRES: Tires limited to 20-inch cross-section maximum (measured with hoop). All cars must start the 2012 Little 500 on the same tires that were used to qualify their car. Cars in violation of this rule shall be moved to the rear of the field and penalized (1) one lap. All cars must utilize “Hoosier” tires. All tires for the event must be purchased at Anderson Speedway during the event or at the Glen Niebel Classic on April 29, 2012. The event begins with practice on Tuesday, May 22th and ends at the conclusion of the Pay Less Little 500.

Sad deal for the racers again!

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If im not mistaken, last years race was on Hoosiers only as well. I could be wrong though.

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Well just sat down to fill my entry form for the 500 and now it makes me have second thoughts with the cost this year last year was bad enough. Looks like it might me a wed night only for mccune racing this year with that kinda over head!!! 185.00 ART sounds a bit better to me and its sad because its my fav. track and fav. race

Jimmy McCune

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they are gonna have this race whether you guys show up or not and i've seen a hell of a lot of em without ya than with you!!

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Way to show your appreciation for the drivers who put on the show! :11;

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Are we looking at a short field?

Guess I don't understand, maybe someone can explain to me. Isn't must see racing the "sanctioning body" of little 500? I am assuming they are running American racer tires again this year? Would make more sense to let racer make a choice between hoosiers or american racers. Guess I miss the old days when the little 5 was a kind of a "run what ya brung". Miss seeing the old roadsters that used to show up.

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More than likely hoosier bought the exclusive rihts to it and are paying some of the purse.

How many teams last year were on American Racers?

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Originally Posted by schwarzracen27:
Guess I don't understand, maybe someone can explain to me. Isn't must see racing the "sanctioning body" of little 500? I am assuming they are running American racer tires again this year? Would make more sense to let racer make a choice between hoosiers or american racers. Guess I miss the old days when the little 5 was a kind of a "run what ya brung". Miss seeing the old roadsters that used to show up.

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Was here is the schedule! Something missing? Two things missing?

http://www.mustseeracing.com/series-...a-details.html

Originally Posted by donwilshe:
Was here is the schedule! Something missing? Two things missing?

http://www.mustseeracing.com/series-...a-details.html

Huh,both dates were there when I checked the schedule yesterday.

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Must See 60 on 5/23 still there on Anderson's schedule.

http://www.andersonspeedway.com/schedule.htm

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This was under rules on the "Little 500" entry form.

TIRES: Tires limited to 20-inch cross-section maximum (measured with hoop). All cars must start the 2011 Little “500” on the same tires that were used to qualify their car.
Cars in violation of this rule shall be moved to the rear of the field and penalized (1) one lap. All cars must utilize “Hoosier” or “American Racer” tires. All tires for the event
must be purchased at Anderson Speedway during the event. The event begins with practice on Tuesday, May 24th and ends at the conclusion of the Pay Less Little 500.

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Originally Posted by dblnickel55:
This was under rules on the "Little 500" entry form.

TIRES: Tires limited to 20-inch cross-section maximum (measured with hoop). All cars must start the 2011 Little “500” on the same tires that were used to qualify their car.
Cars in violation of this rule shall be moved to the rear of the field and penalized (1) one lap. All cars must utilize “Hoosier” or “American Racer” tires. All tires for the event
must be purchased at Anderson Speedway during the event. The event begins with practice on Tuesday, May 24th and ends at the conclusion of the Pay Less Little 500.

http://www.andersonspeedway.com/back...entry_form.pdf

Little 500 link above from Anderson and the tire rule is clearly stated..
TIRES: Tires limited to 20-inch cross-section maximum (measured with hoop). All cars must start the 2012 Little 500 on the same tires that were used to qualify their car. Cars in violation of this rule shall be moved to the rear of the field and penalized (1) one lap. All cars must utilize “Hoosier” tires. All tires for the event must be purchased at Anderson Speedway during the event or at the Glen Niebel Classic on April 29, 2012. The event begins with practice on Tuesday, May 22th and ends at the conclusion of the Pay Less Little 500.

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To clear up some misinformation, the price of tires for the Pay Less Little 500 have not been determined yet. Per my conversation today with Hoosier Tire, they have assured me the prices will be comparable to last year's prices with a possible small 2 to 3% increase which they have on all tires they sell. I have no idea where the numbers some of these people have come up with as I (and I am pretty sure I would know first) don't even know what they are. When I receive them from Hoosier, I will publish them on our website. In addition, the Must See Racing 60 is on at Anderson Speedway on Wednesday, May 23. There is apparently an oversite on the MSR website which I will have Jim Hanks correct. The Pay Less Little 500 is shaping up to be the biggest ever with the greatest drivers from around the world competing. For some reason there are a few who have their own agendas and want to hurt the show. This will not happen as most of you informed fans and competitors hear their tall tales alot anyway and know to ignore them. Be assured that our goal is to put on great races at a minimal cost (at least the ones we can control) to the racers. Thanks to all that support us and our events and we look forward to seeing you at the track. Don't forget the Glen Neibel Classic warm up race for the Little 500 on April 29th! Rick Dawson, President Anderson Speedway

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Mr. Dawson the post was about Hoosiers Tires only at the little 500. I have to assume since you didnt address this that in fact it is only "Hoosier Tire Only" Event.
Wish you the best Little 500 as usual..

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Didn't most of the cars qualify on Hoosiers last year when the racers had a choice?

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Does anyone have a payout for the anderson Glen Nieble classic....start money and win? and a deff. tire cost would be great.

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ha ha. love the drivers WHO PUT ON THE SHOW. not there, can't...understand?

Originally Posted by 7on7:
Didn't most of the cars qualify on Hoosiers last year when the racers had a choice?

Yes

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Originally Posted by thebus79h:
How many teams last year were on American Racers?

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I didn't see anyone on ART in the race. I only saw one team attempt to qualify on it, didn't make it, and qualified on a Hoosier the following day. There may have been someone on 'em, I just didn't see 'em, and I WAS looking.

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Originally Posted by Honest-S
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I didn't see anyone on ART in the race. I only saw one team attempt to qualify on it, didn't make it, and qualified on a Hoosier the following day. There may have been someone on 'em, I just didn't see 'em, and I WAS looking.

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didn't B T run them?

Both Contos cars practiced on ART and HRT, but not in the race. HRT only, I think. I'm only 99 percent sure.

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Originally Posted by Honest-Sam:
Both Contos cars practiced on ART and HRT, but not in the race. HRT only, I think. I'm only 99 percent sure.

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Yes we ran both brands in practice but ran the race on Hoosiers.