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World of Outlaws Adopts Hoosier’s New Right Rear Tire

Orlando, FL — Dec. 16, 2006 — By Chris Dolack, VP Public Relations

The result of thorough testing and industry support has led Hoosier
Racing Tire to announce during the Performance Racing Industry trade
show a new national sprint car right rear tire program featuring
three compounds and stiffer construction that the World of Outlaws
will adopt.

The new tires, which will retain the same tread pattern and tire
dimensions as the current open competition right rear tire, still
allow a compound choice that gives racers the grip necessary to move
up and down a racetrack.

A result of the national sprint car tire program, a key topic during
the Unified Sprint Car Summit in July, will cut cost and create even
more side-by-side racing. Thanks to Hoosier’s efforts, teams’ cost
will be reduced about $25 per tire, with the three compounds offering
a reduction in season-long tire expenses. The World of Outlaws, which
will adopt the plan in the spring, will continue with its current
policy of allowing only one right rear tire to be used through
qualifying events.

“With the support of other series and tracks across the country, the
World of Outlaws are confident that this is a very positive step
forward for sprint car racing and we are pleased to be a part of the
national sprint car right rear program,” said World of Outlaws series
director Carlton Reimers. “The benefits will be measured in reduced
costs to the teams and better racing for the fans.”

Hoosier’s national right rear tire program was developed with input
from all of the major stakeholders in the sport, and those figures
fully supporting the results of comprehensive testing. With support
from the World of Outlaws, several test sessions mandated by
promoters revealed that 18-inch tires with a stiff sidewall kept
sprint cars loose on entry into the corners while drivable in the
center of the corner through the exit. That should translate into
more passing on entry into a turn and a race for position into the
next corner. Initial testing included a 16-inch-wide right rear tire,
but all of the data and feedback convinced series officials the 18-
inch-wide tire was the best solution. The other three tires on the
car will remain open in 2007.

“The test sessions with Hoosier proved to be quite valuable and we
are excited to have been a part of the development of the national
sprint car right rear tire program,” said DIRT MotorSports Executive
VP of Operations Ben Geisler. “We have invested a great deal of time
and energy testing and evaluating both wings and tires this season
and believe that the tire is the best place to start as their
construction is perhaps the part of sprint car racing that has
changed the most in the past 10 years.”

“I’m happy to see Hoosier and the World of Outlaws working hard to
keep the World of Outlaws the most competitive sprint car series in
the world,” said 2006 World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz. “At the
same time, it should help to keep costs down for all the teams that
have to go up and down the road all season.”

“Limiting the choices on tires is a positive step for the sport
because it will make it more competitive from top to bottom whether
you’re on tour or you run weekly,” said 2001 World of Outlaws
champion Danny Lasoski. “It’ll put the focus back on the cars and
drivers.”

coming soon to a track near you WoO winged spec-sprints---lol---cant wait to see resticter-plates at Knoxville thy cut cost are safer and create better side by side racing---

Robert Bond    San Jose Ca

Good news! I don't know that it will bridge the gap very much between the 360s, especially since ASCS is supposedly going to a smaller tire, but it's a start. If they took the taper out alone, it could mean big things however. I don't really like that they are going to one manufacturer... I think they could have left things open like the late models by simply going to smaller specs instead, but beggars can't be choosers, I guess. I'm very excited to see if any low dollar teams like Kreitz, Keel, etc, are brought back into the hunt next year at Williams Grove. More passing when the track is fast and a diminished need for 900 horses, 9000 rpm, $7000 ultralight cranks, etc, will be the true tell. If only a few 358 teams end up joining the 410 ranks because of it, it will have been well worth it.

In the end, though, it was Dave Blaney’s words that were repeated to describe where the sport needs to go. “It doesn’t need to be 410 racing,” he said. “It doesn’t need to be 360 racing. It needs to be Sprint Car racing.” -Unified Sprint Car Summit

 
 
 
They don't even know how to spell sprint car 
much less chromoly...http://www.ycmco.com

i like to sit douwn low in turn 1 so thy need to run finders to help keep the mud out of my soda

Robert Bond    San Jose Ca

you mean beer

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A healthy diet of dirt in my nachos and beer.

"Good news! I don't know that it will bridge the gap very much between the 360s"

Do you mean the 410's should have rules that will make a 360 competitve with the 410's???

I think this is a good start. Lower tire bills for teams and putting driver skill back into it a little more. At least something is being tried. I can't keep spending my money to see high speed, follow the leader frieght trains being passed off as RACING.

And I like getting dirt in my soda (non drinker).

ya i like dirty soda too-- I'm just playing ya know ploy on nascar----if WoO starts looking too good maybe someone from nascar will try something like starting a new series or something

Robert Bond    San Jose Ca

test

Lets not get stuck on STUPID