I don't think this is a stir, fish. It is the dead of Winter and there is nothing else to do but banter about until we can break free from our cabin fever and hit the tracks. Heck, I am passing the time by watching the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. I recorded it. It is one of my favorite races. This year, a new GTP class/hybrids. 61 cars. No threat of rain. It is so exciting. Last night while watching it I woke up around the five hour mark and realized that I passed out around the three hour mark. Luckily I can rewind the tape.

With respect to this Hoosier Tire deal, other than American Racer, who is LEFT to supply dirt tires? Goodyear is out of the business - right?


Interesting tidbits while we talk....

As for Hoosier in its current state: The business was purchased by Continental AG on October 4 of 2016.[3] The tire company was purchased for a total nearing 140 million dollars. Following the purchase, 27-year veteran John DeSalle was named president.

140 mil was a lot of dough for the Newtons to sell.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoosier_Racing_Tire


Continental AG: Continental AG, commonly known as Continental or colloquially as Conti,[4] is a German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company specializing in tires, brake systems, interior electronics, automotive safety, powertrain and chassis components, tachographs, and other parts for the automotive and transportation industries. Continental is structured into six divisions: Chassis and Safety, Powertrain, Interior, Tires, ContiTech, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). It is headquartered in Hanover, Lower Saxony. Continental is the world's fourth-largest tire manufacturer.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continental_AG