Shelbyfest 2011

[Towmaster]

Can anyone tell me are we allowed to run slicks?

[LoBelly]

Originally Posted by Towmaster

Can anyone tell me are we allowed to run slicks?

Yes you are

there is a classification matrix that defines how your car will classed.


(from Reptyl's gallery)

I am unsure if there is a plan to review this matrix before ShelbyFest 2011


LB

[Towmaster]

Originally Posted by LoBelly

Yes you are

there is a classification matrix that defines how your car will classed.


(from Reptyl's gallery)

I am unsure if there is a plan to review this matrix before ShelbyFest 2011


LB

Excellent, thanks LoBelly. Slicks are cheaper than DOT tyres! And more sticky.....

[Philm]

Are slicks much better than R spec tyres? I have never used them and would be keen to know what they are like.

Phil

[REPTYL]

Before you all run out and get slicks.

The organising committee will be meeting tonight to discuss this exact point.
Last year we had a large number of cars running in the Anaconda class because of the popularity of the imported "road/track" tyres.
These drivers were pulled from the other classes because of the obvious advantage these tyres provide.
Running slicks would provide a huge advantage again over these tyres and as such would not allow for the most level of playing field in the Anaconda class.
We have only had 2 cars in the past 5 years that have run slicks. The drivers entered all events and times recorded, but agreed not to be classified in the official results.

It's getting harder and harder to fairly classify the cars in these types of events.
May be time to talk to NSW about re-gigging the classes at both major events and come up with a new National classification system that all states can use.