RA1s ok for first two events of 09

[Al Fernandez]

On NASA main page:


RICHMOND, CA (Dec 03, 2008) — The National Auto Sport Association (NASA) announced today a change in NASA's spec tire program for the 2009 season. Beginning January 1st, 2009, NASA's spec tire program will transition from the required Toyo RA-1 tire to the new R888 tire as the RA-1 is phased out of production. To assist with this transitional period, competitors will be eligible to use the Toyo RA-1 or R888 tire for the first 2 race weekends of the 2009 season in their respective region. This change was enacted to allow competitors ample time to use any remaining tires they may have left over from the 2008 season. After this period, the Toyo R888 will be the only tire allowed in the Toyo tire classes.

Additionally, during the 2009 season, the Toyo R888 or RA-1 tire will be permitted for any regional races declared as a "Wet Race" by the race director at that particular session. This provision will apply to regional races only. Questions regarding the spec tire program can be directed to our competition manager at competition@drivenasa.com.

[Wirtz]

Sweet, this is good news.

[GlennCMC70]

sweet. now what am i gonna use for the enduro?

[AllZWay]

Good news....I still have at least one full weekend of tires left.

[AI#97]

Shortages of the R888 are a bitch aren't they?! LOL!

I guess I might have to do the Houston event now to protect my track record if Downunder runs RA1's... :evil:

[David Love AI27]

guess I'll run AI for the first two weekends, then back to AIX, unless I get some work or win the lottery... may have to run the entire season on "hand-me-down" tires and fuel that I siphon from my fellow competitors... anybody wanna give me a ride to the banquet???

[Al Fernandez]

Dave, you can have a seat in our Suburban if you dont mind coming up to Magnolia. You will have to put up with baby girl crying, baby girl screaming, and disney movies...but its a free ride :D

[cobra132]

Excellent. BTY I bought 8 R888's at discount tires for 205 each. Unshaved of course. It took about 4 days for them to get them. Very convienent. FMR

[David Love AI27]

Dave, you can have a seat in our Suburban if you dont mind coming up to Magnolia. You will have to put up with baby girl crying, baby girl screaming, and disney movies...but its a free ride :D

Thanks Al, Jason has been "on the fence" about attending but I think he has decided to go.... Adam (son in-law) brought my Neon back so I think we can do it... I'll holla if plans change... thanks, again...

[michaelmosty]

Excellent. BTY I bought 8 R888's at discount tires for 205 each. Unshaved of course. It took about 4 days for them to get them. Very convienent. FMR
Thanks for the info. Frank!

[michaelmosty]

Excellent. BTY I bought 8 R888's at discount tires for 205 each. Unshaved of course. It took about 4 days for them to get them. Very convienent. FMR
Thanks for the info. Frank!
Your discount tire must be better than mine. The guy at mine said 255/50/16 was $260 / tire. :shock:
I told him everyone else was around $200 and he said his cost is more than $200. Toyo must be pretty proud of their fancy new tire.

[cobra132]

Wow. Mine were 205 each for the 275 40 17's. I plan to pick them up in the morning. I'll let you know if there is any difference. I'll also get a quote for your size just for grins. You could always race AI, you know you want it. FMR

[jeremiahkellam]

Wow, I got a quote for 275/40-17 at $195

I guess I better get'm before they wise up...

[AI#97]

Wow, I got a quote for 275/40-17 at $195

I guess I better get'm before they wise up...

This was at Discount Tire?

[michaelmosty]

Dang, CMC tires are more expensive than AI tires!! Matt, what were ya sayin I oughta be runnin?

[chicane23]

There is not a shortage of Toyo R888 tires at this time.

I just ordered 8 Toyo R888s 255/50-16 this past week and I have a UPS tracking # for delivery this next week.

And I will be ordering 8 R888s 275/40-17 on Monday morning.

[GlennCMC70]

coming back out to play w/ us in 2009?

[cobra132]

I picked up 8 R888's from discount tires on sat. 195 each plus 10 for shipping and 13 for mount and balance. (275 40 17) FMR

[marshall_mosty]

I guess every discount tire works independently.

I just called the Denton store for a quote. Got $249ea (275/40/17). Told them I could get them from another local source for $208ea and they came down to $215.

Won't need any until early March, but just wanted to test the waters.

[AI#97]

Show me someone selling them for the correct $195 or less and takes Toyo bucks and I might think about ordering new tires. Otherwise, I am going to roll on the plethora of RA1's I already have! :lol: