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    Default F1 Tire Warmers

    Set of 4 tire warmers with digital heat monitors and digital air pressure monitors. Used by BAR back in the day (2001) for Vintage F1 $1,000 call: 920-627-1299

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    Tire warmers are not legal for autocross.

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    Do they still work?

    Have a photo?

    What overall diameter do they go to?

    Warmers are great for hillclimbs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lynn View Post
    Tire warmers are not legal for autocross.

    Curiosity: Where is that stated in the Solo rules?

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    6.11 PREHEATING TIRES
    Pre-heating of tires prior to competition by electrically heated covers or by
    similar means is prohibited.

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    They would offer an advantage.


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    R. Pare,

    Just think of how many co-driver would be eliminated, I'm not saying this is the SCCA's reasoning for not having tire warmers I believe its just trying to keep cost down.

    Ben

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    They may not be allowed for SCCA autocross, but I am not aware of any restriction in the NASA autocross or time trial rules. So it all depends on which governing body you run under.

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    I was on the SEB way back in the 80s/90s and suggested the rule. The reason was twofold. One was, as suggested by CM/FFdriver, because anyone not willing to pony up a couple thousand dollars for four warmers plus generator would be rendered immediately uncompetitive.

    The other reason was to prevent grids from becoming full of noisy, stinking generators. What a nightmare that would have been.




    Quote Originally Posted by CM/FFdriver View Post
    R. Pare,

    Just think of how many co-driver would be eliminated, I'm not saying this is the SCCA's reasoning for not having tire warmers I believe its just trying to keep cost down.

    Ben
    Jim


    I wish I understood everything I know.

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