Based upon what Vern and I had heard at Nationals there was aproblem with the Federals holding air pressure when mounted on the bead lock wheel. Does anyone know who ran Federals at the the Nationals and where they started and finished? Also if and type of cut or groove they may have had cut into the tire?
During a conversation with Darrel, he stated that 600 realizes that the Federal isn't working out all that well on dirt but for a multitude of reasons, one being source with reliable adequate supply at a resonable cost, 600 has to make the Federal work on dirt. He said it is the tire for all Legends cars and venues. They also know that there are still a bunch of BF's remaining, both new and good used raceable tires that would cause an uprising if their use was no longer allowed on dirt. I personally believe 600 is going to defer any decision for dirt until the issue kind of resolves itself and only Federals will be around.
Darrel also was very positive and supportive of the new dirt car and said that everyone who races dirt will love it and hopefully go that way. The question was asked about using the American Racer tires on the Legend for dirt and he was called a way to address one of the many issues with the nationals. So the question was not answered.
Whatevr the case 600 knows there is an issue and will hopefully provide more info as to what is going to happen with tires. They'll probably make it known at the banquet.
