Are slicks legal in Thunderbike? I seem to remember reading somewhere that DOT's are required, but can't find anything about it in the rulebook. Am I imagining things?
Thanks,
Josh
Yes, I believe slicks are allowed in Thunderbike (which follows basically the same rules as Heavyweight Sportsman where I know they were allowed).
That brings up some other questions.
On the SV isn't the LWSS class the only thing you
need DOT's for?
I was thinking about running slicks and just giving up that class. Also...are the slicks the same cost, or more expensive than the DOT's?
anyone...
anyone at all...
Bueller?
:-/
You are correct, the Super Sport class you must run DOT's unless the race director declares a "wet race" and then you can run rains. Slicks are allowed for Thunderbike.
Cost of slicks vs. DOT's? I don't know. Ask your local tire vendor at the track.
Dawn ;)
Dunlop slicks cost me about fifty bucks more than 208s.
UH Oh, you thinking about giving up the TL? Have I got a Buell for you! ;D
QuoteHave I got a Buell for you! ;D
Will you throw in a few spare footpegs? ;D I am married to that stupid TL. I'll be riding that damn thing when it's eligible for vintage. :-/
QuoteThat brings up some other questions.
On the SV isn't the LWSS class the only thing you
need DOT's for?
I was thinking about running slicks and just giving up that class. Also...are the slicks the same cost, or more expensive than the DOT's?
anyone...
anyone at all...
Bueller?
:-/
Unless you are *really* fast, you may find that your lap times will not show a difference between race DOTs and slicks. For that matter, I know of at least one AMA pro team that runs DOTs instead of slicks, even tho slicks are legal - they like the tire shape better, and the difference in sticktion between the two is negligible.
Super Dave would be a good one to weigh in on this.