Originally Posted by flagboy55:
This controversy was brought up on Dirtracker Daily. USAC has made a statement and more is forthcoming. It’s being watched by a lot of eyes and I have no reason to think the proper outcome won’t be reached. I don’t have a problem with people not revealing their sources, but maybe they should not comment at all in that case. I do have one question though I hope you can clear up for me. It was kinda implied through a couple of comments that there’s a tire doping service? Someone that can treat your tires for you? If I was going to cheat, I wouldn’t go to the cheating store to do so because now there’s at least one other person or party that knows what I’m doing.
The “doping service” as you call it is not specific to the Indy area. There are similar people here in Pa that do the same thing. There is quite a bite of speculation in a couple of divisions out here about who is treating tires and who is not. Either doing it themselves or having it done by someone. It’s been an issue for a while. Unfortunately the solution may be complex. Aside from the sanction or track supplying the tires on Raceday only, it’s going to be an issue. I also understand that this solution then creates extra work on Raceday for the teams and supplier. Like I said it’s complex. Cheating never is simple to solve unless you do away with the rule book. Have an engine limit, minimum weight, max size bodywork, and safety rules. Almost a run what ya brung approach but not that crazy.