Rubbers and the cost there of.
Mr. M.L. Sauce has raised a significant point as to cost, which in my opinion indirectly relates to motors and the overall viability of FF, the purpose of FF now and in the beginning and possible change for the better.
For instance, if one raced 10 races and was making a serious effort we could assume a nut of $6,000-$7000 in tires. With his mentioned R1 rubbers we could assume a tire bill of about $1,200+. Assuming these totals are anywhere near reality would these #’ not cast some different perspective on overall cost of racing FF and the savings that might be directed at engines and engine maintenance, as well as having some appeal to potential non-FF participants.
They don’t do it on slicks in the UK or anywhere else for that matter, most likely because the class was intended as a low grip, predominantly driver influenced entry level class of cars.
Finally, all things being equal there is no other immediate/feasible way to alter the future of FF for the better…….. other than a limited grip tire configuration. The declining car counts appear to me to be where the grip and the slicks are, not in other racing venues that have maintained the proper perspective as to what FF was intended. I don’t like spec this or that, but in 3 seasons one might own 2 perfectly good used engines rather than the memory of some rubber that had good grip for a few laps.
..and you think I'm the yokel??
I agree with you EYERACE - the problem is that I look like the simple one when I explain that
we PAY for entry fees
we PAY for our tow costs
and when the flag falls - there's no PAY OUT.
One of the fabricators I use is a funny car builder/racer and he doesn't load up until his tow money is locked down! No tow - no go.
Same thing for the Saturday night oval racers - something like $20 entry with the chance to more than cover their costs for the night with a mid pack finish.
He thinks I'm the stupid one.
However - he's an awesome welder so I let him think what he wants!
jon