MSRC Roll Call

[mach1]

Greatest drive I have every witnessed in person.

Truth, absolutely amazing drive....

[Al Fernandez]

Soooo...I'll be at cresson. Hopefully with a car, definitely on Toyos.

[Storm Trooper]

Soooo...I'll be at cresson. Hopefully with a car, definitely on Toyos.

Awesome!

[marshall_mosty]

Guys,
Simple approach is to have everyone who wants run an alternate tire is to register as AIX and not engage with racing "true" CMC cars which are fully compliant to the class rules (running RR's or RA1's).
However, please bear in mind that TX is one of the only regions that has a healthy CMC field and if all the car "disappear" to AIX, there might be an un-expected consequence on the national level as CMC entries around the nation is struggling.

[Sook]

However, please bear in mind that TX is one of the only regions that has a healthy CMC field and if all the car "disappear" to AIX, there might be an un-expected consequence on the national level as CMC entries around the nation is struggling.

There have been hints of national level 'something' happening. I don't think we're trying to do anything illegal or put people out of work. What type of backlash are you expecting - Are comp license going to be revoked for running AIX for a weekend?

Making CMC cheaper will definitely grow the class, and increase attendance. This tire test might not be the right solution immediately, but at least it's a step in a direction. There's a strong chance that this tire doesn't work at all for what we're trying to do, I'll have some data on the 4th.

- Josh

[Supercharged111]

There have been hints of national level 'something' happening. I don't think we're trying to do anything illegal or put people out of work. What type of backlash are you expecting - Are comp license going to be revoked for running AIX for a weekend?

Making CMC cheaper will definitely grow the class, and increase attendance. This tire test might not be the right solution immediately, but at least it's a step in a direction. There's a strong chance that this tire doesn't work at all for what we're trying to do, I'll have some data on the 4th.

- Josh

I'll agree that making our class cheaper will make it more appealing, but the real challenge is to get that change nationally accepted. To do so would likely require the new tire manufacturer to provide a contingency and for that to bode with big NASA. It's plenty easy to run CMCTX on the Falkens, but again nats and out of region races would be a whole different ballgame until nationally accepted. Data is key here to present your case. At the same time, try to take the results of your testing with a grain of salt.

[Al Fernandez]

For clarity, there wont be any "backlash" to an individual. Your license status is based on your driving and you are free to register and participate in any series you choose. If your car is completely uncompetitive for the series, that's on you (ie a 260hp 3200lb AIX car...)

[RichardP]

un-expected consequence on the national level as CMC entries around the nation is struggling.

The CMC entries around here are struggling because of the cost of tires. If we do nothing, it might happen anyway. Our goal is to make CMC stronger.


Richard P.

[Cody Powell]

Guys,
Simple approach is to have everyone who wants run an alternate tire is to register as AIX and not engage with racing "true" CMC cars which are fully compliant to the class rules (running RR's or RA1's).
However, please bear in mind that TX is one of the only regions that has a healthy CMC field and if all the car "disappear" to AIX, there might be an un-expected consequence on the national level as CMC entries around the nation is struggling.

This is funny to me, NASA national clearly doesn't care. They have boxed you guys into a vintage class on tires that last a weekend and cost $1300.
Guys like Bryan are always going to on new tires. He can afford it and he likes to run up front.
Its unfortunate but whatever. I really like the idea of running AIX. You guys should really pursue that, if it got traction you could possibly cut your own deal with a tire manufacturer. Heck hoosier already has one. And I think maxxis as well.