I couldn't agree with you more Phil. Even if "tire warming" it was legal, I
sure don't think it's appropriate for autocross. I've explained the "why" in
the past and don't want to bore everyone with that tyrade again.
Phil Ethier <pethier@isd.net> wrote: Lousy idea. Don't change the sport of
autocrossing. Drivelines take enough
of a beating as it is.
Pro Solo is a different sport. The launch aspect borrowed from drags is
compatible with the burnout idea.
Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1970 Lotus Europa, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1986 Suburban, 1962 Triumph TR4 CT2846L
pethier@isd.net http://www.mnautox.com/ http://www.vtr2002.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Streldoc@aol.com
To: autox@autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2002 5:47 AM
Subject: Tire warmup area.
>At the Pro Solo in Topeka, a 10 foot long area designated by cones was used
>to do a burn out prior to the run. I think this type thing would also be a
>good idea in Solo II. It would give a person without a 2 driver car at
least
>some heat in the driven tires. It would make the first part of the run
>relatively safer from cold tire spins.
>What does everyone else think?
>Erik Strelnieks
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