I think you have a "open tire rule". Kind of whats been stated before, you can have a minimum durameter spec, and a 1 tire per nite rule, qualify, run heat, and feature on same tire(s), or run a used tire(s) in the heat. Ways to help keep tire cost down as well as give the racer some options as to what tire to run.

Look for American Racer to become the new WoO tire.

Its way to political. 1 company puts $10,000 in someones pocket and vamoosh that durameter number changes, or completely goes away. I wonder how many people even know what a durometer looks like? I have helped a series that did durometer tires. The tires they were using were about 3 years old. I can tell you that as the different batches of tires came in, we found different readings. Unfortunatly with this new series, they did not find out until the 2nd shipment showed up at the track. I really remember that night took over 3 hours to figure out who won. It was a mess. P.S. this was one of the big 3. Not throwing any stones at them, you just have to have all your ducks in a row.

Yes some of the new HT2 Hoosiers are quite a bit softer than others. I durometer everyone I use.

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So about how much money are we talking about for AR to become the official WoO tire next year? Anyone have a ballpark number?

AR are the spec tyre supplier for the World Series Sprintcars in Australia this coming season. 1st time in a very long time it hasnt been Hoosier. It seems some of the drivers are not happy about it either.

i AGREE run what you brung. if it aint the right compound try another. same as having to bye another as the one u brought with u???????????????????

The top teams still put a new tire on everynight. Don't matter if it is a RD12 or a D3. And if you want to beat them, no matter your budget, you have to do the same. No money savings.