Bill Bonsell
Well-known member
Currently Section 13 C 1319 states "class shall run under current Oregon SCCA rules, except if the spec tire changes, the previous seasons spec tire will remain legal for the following race season". For 2013, both the Toyo Proxes RA-1 and the Hoosier SM6 and H2O are legal for ICSCC Spec Miata. However, it does mean the entire ICSCC SM field will be on Hoosiers for 2014 unless OR SCCA changes their current tire position for 2014 which will not be known until early 2014. This does not affect CSM which has it's own tire rule. Without going into the pros and cons of respective tires, etc...I think it is timely to survey the Conference SM scene and determine the best tire for 2014 moving forward and whether or not a rule change is warranted. I have already spoken to several SM racers concerned about the cost and shorter life cycle of the SM6, but it is also safe to say the H2O is simply the best wet tire out there. So I am offering up this survey in the hopes that all ICSCC SM racers will respond. Feel free to post your choice here or you can PM me if you would like to discuss things and keep your selection private. Really looking to hear from some of the front runners.
2014 SM Tire survey: Choices are:
1. Hoosier SM6 and H2O rain. (This will happen if nothing changes - will be mandatory)
2. Toyo Proxes RA-1 or RR (the most affordable option)
3. Hoosier SM6/H2O or Toyo RA-1/RR (probably the best compromise)
4. Open tire (Nittos, BFG, Hankook, etc - might be fun for regional racing)
I will be at the July Pacific event and will try and hook up with anyone not yet responding. Any proposed rule change must be submitted by August 28th.
Bill-
2014 SM Tire survey: Choices are:
1. Hoosier SM6 and H2O rain. (This will happen if nothing changes - will be mandatory)
2. Toyo Proxes RA-1 or RR (the most affordable option)
3. Hoosier SM6/H2O or Toyo RA-1/RR (probably the best compromise)
4. Open tire (Nittos, BFG, Hankook, etc - might be fun for regional racing)
I will be at the July Pacific event and will try and hook up with anyone not yet responding. Any proposed rule change must be submitted by August 28th.
Bill-