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DonMoore10 · 3/11/09, 10:38 AM

I recently read on this web site that a regional midget org has announced an open tire policy. I went to their web site and read the press release and here are the particulars. Midget teams can now run a tire brand of their choice anywhere on the race car. Right side tires used for qualification will be stamped and must be used for the feature event.

Well.. this sounds like good news. At least the org is trying to come up with something different than has been the policy of various midget orgs around the country for the last few years.

OK... What's really different about this? Yeah... What's different about it? Well... now I can choose between at least two tire brands. That's a start as I've always felt that competition leads to a better deal. Subway has been pushing the $5 sub and now Quiznio's says they have lowered their prices, so it's working in the fast food world.

So.. What about the racing world? Gosh, I haven't read any press release that the midget tire companies are lowering prices. If you have, would you kindly post it on this thread? Thanks... I'll be waiting!!

I don't know about you, but just about everybody that has investments has lost about half of their account balance to the economic downturn. So.. The new tire policy... What's in it for me to get excited about? Well... Not a whole lot that I can see. Maybe I'm missing something, but If I'm still going to pay $140-180 for tires, regardless of brand, isn't this kind of like somebody telling you that you've won the lottery and you're going to get $10 back? Or ...maybe $5?

How much money am I gonna save for an evening of midget racing with this new tire policy? Well.. It didn't say in the press release that I read. So have we accomplished anything? If the tire prices haven't changed, with the exception of running, maybe, fewer tires for the evening, what is the gain?

Now.. On the flip side, if a midget org came out with the following, I could really get excited:

MIDGET ORG ANNOUNCES NEW TIRE POLICY

###### Midget Racing Assn. announced today that they have a new tire policy. Midget owners will have the choice of running any tire brand they choose, but it must be compatible with the American Racer tires in compound and size that can be purchased for around $80, with the same tire being capable of running multiple events, both on dirt and pavement. An 8 inch wheel must be run on the right rear.

Now.. that particular policy has some bite, no pun intended.

Here are the pluses:

1. I can cut my tire bill, at least, in half. This is huge for car owners.

2. I have the choice of tire brand. We now have competition for business which usually leads to lower prices.

3. Less rubber (tire area) to the ground which will help neutralize some of the engine power.

4. Cars will be narrower, allowing for better side by side racing for the fans.

5. Fans could care less what tire brands, compounds, sizes are being used, as long as they have a good racing experience.

3/11/09, 10:38 AM	#1 Midget Org Announces New Tire Rules
DonMoore10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,474	I recently read on this web site that a regional midget org has announced an open tire policy. I went to their web site and read the press release and here are the particulars. Midget teams can now run a tire brand of their choice anywhere on the race car. Right side tires used for qualification will be stamped and must be used for the feature event. Well.. this sounds like good news. At least the org is trying to come up with something different than has been the policy of various midget orgs around the country for the last few years. OK... What's really different about this? Yeah... What's different about it? Well... now I can choose between at least two tire brands. That's a start as I've always felt that competition leads to a better deal. Subway has been pushing the $5 sub and now Quiznio's says they have lowered their prices, so it's working in the fast food world. So.. What about the racing world? Gosh, I haven't read any press release that the midget tire companies are lowering prices. If you have, would you kindly post it on this thread? Thanks... I'll be waiting!! I don't know about you, but just about everybody that has investments has lost about half of their account balance to the economic downturn. So.. The new tire policy... What's in it for me to get excited about? Well... Not a whole lot that I can see. Maybe I'm missing something, but If I'm still going to pay $140-180 for tires, regardless of brand, isn't this kind of like somebody telling you that you've won the lottery and you're going to get $10 back? Or ...maybe $5? How much money am I gonna save for an evening of midget racing with this new tire policy? Well.. It didn't say in the press release that I read. So have we accomplished anything? If the tire prices haven't changed, with the exception of running, maybe, fewer tires for the evening, what is the gain? Now.. On the flip side, if a midget org came out with the following, I could really get excited: MIDGET ORG ANNOUNCES NEW TIRE POLICY ###### Midget Racing Assn. announced today that they have a new tire policy. Midget owners will have the choice of running any tire brand they choose, but it must be compatible with the American Racer tires in compound and size that can be purchased for around $80, with the same tire being capable of running multiple events, both on dirt and pavement. An 8 inch wheel must be run on the right rear. Now.. that particular policy has some bite, no pun intended. Here are the pluses: 1. I can cut my tire bill, at least, in half. This is huge for car owners. 2. I have the choice of tire brand. We now have competition for business which usually leads to lower prices. 3. Less rubber (tire area) to the ground which will help neutralize some of the engine power. 4. Cars will be narrower, allowing for better side by side racing for the fans. 5. Fans could care less what tire brands, compounds, sizes are being used, as long as they have a good racing experience.