Still going hey.
Couple weeks the racing will start and 98% of the folks on this site wont care what tire is where.
I did see a couple post stating that the drivers need to stick together and show the promotors who's in charge.
After 40 years of racing I can tell you the promotors are, like it or not and that if a tire issue is your biggest gripe it could be a lot worse. What really sucks is rules that make you build and learn new engine specs and setup every other season.
The guy that suggested a simple hardness test before the races and run any brand had it right.