New FF Tire Rule Implemented 3/1/25

[Jonathan Lee]

Today March 1st, marks the first day that the new FF tire rule will be implemented.

For those that are unaware, if you have a older "rocker arm" car or an even older car with "outboard suspension" - you will be allowed to use the VFF tire or Bias R60 tire or Radial R60 tire (please check the official rules). Cars with Pushrod / Pullrod suspension must continue to use the R60 Radial only.

I'm personally in the camp of put the radials on the DB1, go out and drive the hell out of the car and compete. Others with these type of cars, have gone else where outside of SCCA, because of the illusion that they need a "bias construction tire" for their older car, or others prefer not to diverge from "bias construction tires" for personal preference.

As a group, we have come to the conclusion that this tire rule will please many of those with the "older cars". I hope that this rule will bring many entries for SCCA Major Participation, and the significant amount of time and energy that the Formula F USA group has put into this, will pay off.

SCCA is stepping up their game, realizing that we need less classes and groups at their "premier events" and now provides Livestreaming at many of the Major / HST events. I'm a big fan of the "Bonus Major" format, that gives us better track quality, scheduling, and cost, when compared to the Hoosier Super Tour format.

The SCCA, although a little behind is embarking on a improved plan as they look towards the future and have a clearer idea of what it is going to take, in order to provide a place for the next generation to race. Let's be a part of that journey as a class, and strive for another 50 years of FF!

[Alan Oppel]

I applaud all your efforts, and now those that have requested this should show that that was a real issue for them and SHOW UP!

[John LaRue]

I applaud all your efforts, and now those that have requested this should show that that was a real issue for them and SHOW UP!

In my many years of experience I found that very rarely would a rule change have a positive effect upon participation despite the amount of support that was behind it. If there was a positive effect, it was usually short-lived. Let's hope this is the exception.