Rex, after talking to Hoosier Reps they thought a 10in or 12in with a harder compound would make sense. They said they also make such a tire or have the molds already. Rear tires made the most sense, and leave the fronts alone. Several reasons were mentioned that the narrow harder tire would be a plus. Never was bicycling an issue. With the wider and softer tires we run today we can create a slick track very easy. Also it's harder to have a good cushion that will last. They thought every thing would be a plus and could not think of one negative. The engine would not be working as hard. Rex last Sundays Kokomo's grandstand looked like the one in your cool drag picture. Also are both those pictures the 12 inches you were talking about? Ha!

Lynn