Slicks in A Superstock classes for 2012??

Discussion in 'General' started by eagletangogreen, Sep 14, 2011.

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Run slicks in A superstock?

Poll closed Jan 12, 2012.

  1. Yes run slicks

    80 vote(s)
    70.8%

  2. No keep it as is

    33 vote(s)
    29.2%
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  1. eagletangogreen

    eagletangogreen Well-Known Member

    Any chance we can get the opportunity to run Slicks in all the A classes next year? It would definitely save me from buying two set of tires every race weekend.

    I'd like to hear what you A class RIDERS think about this?:up:
     
    Last edited: Sep 14, 2011
    eagletangogreen, Sep 14, 2011
    #1
  2. gpstar748

    gpstar748 Well-Known Member

    Never happen

    :)
     
    gpstar748, Sep 14, 2011
    #2
  3. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Oddly enough I've been getting information on this and talked to reps from 3 of the 4 tire companies at Barber about it and it is already going to happen :D
     
    Mongo, Sep 14, 2011
    #3
  4. PMooney Jr.

    PMooney Jr. Chasing the Old Man

    What you got against the other classes mr original poster? Slicks for everyone!
     
    PMooney Jr., Sep 14, 2011
    #4
  5. DucatiBomber

    DucatiBomber DJ Double A

    Awesome!
    IMO-it's a great thing for the racers as budgets are tight and this will actually save most of us money.

    Ride safe,
    AAron
     
    DucatiBomber, Sep 14, 2011
    #5
  6. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Have to get more info but I'm leaning towards everything but the 600's since there is a good market for take offs from the 600's.
     
    Mongo, Sep 14, 2011
    #6
  7. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    Aren't you going to ask about HWT? :D
     
    Mongo, Sep 14, 2011
    #7
  8. eagletangogreen

    eagletangogreen Well-Known Member

    Yes!!

    You made my day brother!!

    Drinks on me at the GNF!!!:beer:
     
    eagletangogreen, Sep 14, 2011
    #8
  9. PMooney Jr.

    PMooney Jr. Chasing the Old Man



    I think it's a great idea, there isn't the spread there used to be between dot's and slicks so why not. It will just make things a little easier for everyone I would think.
     
    PMooney Jr., Sep 14, 2011
    #9
  10. DucatiBomber

    DucatiBomber DJ Double A

    No ...well .... not yet Lol... Plans for next year might not have me in the HWT's but who knows!


    Ride safe,
    AAron
     
    DucatiBomber, Sep 14, 2011
    #10
  11. stickboy274

    stickboy274 Stick-a-licious Tire Dude

    OOOHHH. That would help me out since I have really good SV slicks and they cost what everybody's DOT's cost.

    Nice.
     
    stickboy274, Sep 14, 2011
    #11
  12. gpstar748

    gpstar748 Well-Known Member

    Mongo

    Can you elaborate on the decision? Im all for cost cutting but how does slicks in SS make sense?
     
    gpstar748, Sep 14, 2011
    #12
  13. d-wire

    d-wire Well-Known Member

    Good call. That would be cool. I know a lot of guys that skip SS races just because they don't want to spend another $500 on a set of DOT's. It isn't going to change the racing....but I can see how it would save some guys money.
     
    d-wire, Sep 14, 2011
    #13
  14. beechkingd

    beechkingd Well-Known Member

    Do the 600's too, slick takeoffs are just as easy to sell as DOT takeoffs to trackday people.
     
    beechkingd, Sep 14, 2011
    #14
  15. STEEZO

    STEEZO Well-Known Member

    Exactly what I was thinking :D

    Anyone wanna buy some Michelins Power Race 160s? :crackup:
     
    STEEZO, Sep 14, 2011
    #15
  16. 418

    418 Expert #59

    :stupid:
     
    418, Sep 14, 2011
    #16
  17. Hyperdyne

    Hyperdyne Indy United SBK

    Great as far as everything is concerned. Especially $$$.
     
    Hyperdyne, Sep 14, 2011
    #17
  18. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    In ASS it's the only DOT class for the 1k's. Slicks last longer although they do cost more. I already went to slicks in the old farts class and it just doesn't make a lot of sense to have one on class for a DOT tire on a 1k. All it really does is cost the riders more if they want to run ASS - so a number don't bother.

    On the Twins, essentially the same deal. It's not like the SV's ride up to HWT. I may not even have HWTSS next year but that's going to be a call after a lot of research. It's time to look at paring down some stuff so we quit taking a chance at cutting laps and possibly can make some regional stuff a hair longer lap wise - but as I said, that's another day.
     
    Mongo, Sep 14, 2011
    #18
  19. Mongo

    Mongo Administrator

    That's the intent. We are all hurting right now and if I can save riders enough so they can spend more with us then I'll do it. The tire guys were all actually happy about it too, they may sell a few less sets overall but they also won't have to stock them for our stuff.
     
    Mongo, Sep 14, 2011
    #19
  20. crazywolf450r

    crazywolf450r Well-Known Member

    Please make it happen for 600's too. Id really like to run the US dunlop slick but want to run SS classes also.

    Track day dweebs love getting buying balled up slicks!
     
    crazywolf450r, Sep 14, 2011
    #20
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