Dunlop...........
Discussion
Its quite simple. Dunlop don't turn up to each circuit because experience has told them that since the end of 2004, competitors in this series buy insufficient tyres to warrant the cost of sending 2 or 3 blokes, a truck and equipment to the circuit. In this case it is HP Tyres rather than Dunlop themselves.
This year grids may be bigger and more people may buy tyres more frequently, but I don't think you can argue with history. How many people bought tyres at Rockingham last year when they attended?
People talk of how many meetings can I make a set of tyres last - and there is nothing wrong with that - but don't expect on-circuit service unless the majority are buying a new set per meeting.
This year grids may be bigger and more people may buy tyres more frequently, but I don't think you can argue with history. How many people bought tyres at Rockingham last year when they attended?
People talk of how many meetings can I make a set of tyres last - and there is nothing wrong with that - but don't expect on-circuit service unless the majority are buying a new set per meeting.
Chevy454 said:
So AVON who sponcor other classes who are also run by BRSCC why do they turn up at meetings! and if DUNLOP/BRSCC help with the tracks why do we get the crap thats left? dates still are'nt comfirmed week before the 1st meet!
Why is It always the a
holes with the big mouths who never have a profile??You can always f
k off to a series which runs avon tyres?N.
I'll admit that I've no idea on the deal with Dunlop ( probably because I havent asked) But I expect they are putting something into the series.
They certainly add negotiating weight....
AS for the dates, I dont think we've got the crap that was left we've got just about exactly what was asked for
1) double headers - Check
2) number of meetings - Check
3) Circuits - Check
4) well spaced meetings - Check
As for the dates not being confirmed. Yes they are thats why the Entry packs with the published dates were sent out...
THe only reason they stayed provisional was because negotiations over the single header at Brands and could it be changed to a double.
I've also no details on Dunlop comming to meetings, but as Andy says thats pure Economics. If we turn out in sufficient numbers and buy enough Tyres they'll be there.
Most of my mates in other series are running on single make tyres and very few of them have any tyre support at all.
So see you all at the circuit
G
They certainly add negotiating weight....
AS for the dates, I dont think we've got the crap that was left we've got just about exactly what was asked for
1) double headers - Check
2) number of meetings - Check
3) Circuits - Check
4) well spaced meetings - Check
As for the dates not being confirmed. Yes they are thats why the Entry packs with the published dates were sent out...
THe only reason they stayed provisional was because negotiations over the single header at Brands and could it be changed to a double.
I've also no details on Dunlop comming to meetings, but as Andy says thats pure Economics. If we turn out in sufficient numbers and buy enough Tyres they'll be there.
Most of my mates in other series are running on single make tyres and very few of them have any tyre support at all.
So see you all at the circuit
G
heightswitch said:
Chevy454 said:
So AVON who sponcor other classes who are also run by BRSCC why do they turn up at meetings! and if DUNLOP/BRSCC help with the tracks why do we get the crap thats left? dates still are'nt comfirmed week before the 1st meet!
Why is It always the aholes with the big mouths who never have a profile??You can always f
k off to a series which runs avon tyres?N.
Talking to John about this, he stays with Dunlop as the series always ran Dunlop. He knows that the tyres are safe (even for the fastest Tuscans/GTFs) and that the sizes/tech support are readily available.
As the series grows, there a good chance of full support returning, but as G & A say, ATM we don't buy enough tyres for the Support vehicle to be worthwhile...not even close.
Anyway, thats why we run Dunlop. John has no kickback...its just history. We were VERY close to doing a deal with another manufacturer for this year but lack of Telly and the coming financial Crunch meant that they played it safe and backed off...for this year. But I'd guess that a full tyre support package will be about soon, maybe 09.
So for the moment its status quo. Dunlop, which is after all, the biggest name in Motorsport as far as Tyres are concerned. So it does no harm to have them assocaited with us.
Andy
As the series grows, there a good chance of full support returning, but as G & A say, ATM we don't buy enough tyres for the Support vehicle to be worthwhile...not even close.
Anyway, thats why we run Dunlop. John has no kickback...its just history. We were VERY close to doing a deal with another manufacturer for this year but lack of Telly and the coming financial Crunch meant that they played it safe and backed off...for this year. But I'd guess that a full tyre support package will be about soon, maybe 09.
So for the moment its status quo. Dunlop, which is after all, the biggest name in Motorsport as far as Tyres are concerned. So it does no harm to have them assocaited with us.
Andy
Chevy454 said:
So if DUNLOP are the sponsor and we are required to have there name on the screen, what are WE getting out of it ? or is it just JR who is????
Chevy454 Maybe you should introduce yourself before asking questions.Edited by Chevy454 on Monday 7th April 17:35
Looks like your using a fake name to hide who you are.
wedgeman said:
heightswitch said:
Chevy454 said:
So AVON who sponcor other classes who are also run by BRSCC why do they turn up at meetings! and if DUNLOP/BRSCC help with the tracks why do we get the crap thats left? dates still are'nt comfirmed week before the 1st meet!
Why is It always the aholes with the big mouths who never have a profile??You can always f
k off to a series which runs avon tyres?N.
Are you out at Cadwell?
Mine is nearly a whole car, hoping for snett.
N.
LOL, the backbones there just dnt talk bullst like you guys on here all day ! Just look at the a ammount of post's you all put..... you should get on with the job instead of posting stupid pictures and talking CRAP 24hrs a day!
Look forward to seeing you all at Cadwell
t like you guys on here all day ! Just look at the a ammount of post's you all put..... you should get on with the job instead of posting stupid pictures and talking CRAP 24hrs a day!Look forward to seeing you all at Cadwell
Edited by Chevy454 on Tuesday 8th April 18:59
Guillotine said:
Talking to John about this, he stays with Dunlop as the series always ran Dunlop. He knows that the tyres are safe (even for the fastest Tuscans/GTFs) and that the sizes/tech support are readily available.
As the series grows, there a good chance of full support returning, but as G & A say, ATM we don't buy enough tyres for the Support vehicle to be worthwhile...not even close.
Anyway, thats why we run Dunlop. John has no kickback...its just history. We were VERY close to doing a deal with another manufacturer for this year but lack of Telly and the coming financial Crunch meant that they played it safe and backed off...for this year. But I'd guess that a full tyre support package will be about soon, maybe 09.
So for the moment its status quo. Dunlop, which is after all, the biggest name in Motorsport as far as Tyres are concerned. So it does no harm to have them assocaited with us.
Andy
I wonder sometimes......................!As the series grows, there a good chance of full support returning, but as G & A say, ATM we don't buy enough tyres for the Support vehicle to be worthwhile...not even close.
Anyway, thats why we run Dunlop. John has no kickback...its just history. We were VERY close to doing a deal with another manufacturer for this year but lack of Telly and the coming financial Crunch meant that they played it safe and backed off...for this year. But I'd guess that a full tyre support package will be about soon, maybe 09.
So for the moment its status quo. Dunlop, which is after all, the biggest name in Motorsport as far as Tyres are concerned. So it does no harm to have them assocaited with us.
Andy
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