The state of LM racing in ON is that its on life support. That just makes me bitter. Sorry about yesterdays rant but....jeez.
At least you could openly invite the Flamboro guys...and tell them to bring their American Racer tires with them. I saw no such concessions in that release.
....And maybe it starts with a frank discussion on why that will or will not happen.
Holy whine fest Batman!! I respect most guys on here, and when I see you all in real life... know most of you are great guys. At least throw a positive note in this year, that the track DID put the race together. Is it perfect?? No, but dammit give it a shot to repair itself for next year. For some food for thought, I found the ACT rules, and took a look. Really, Delaware ISN'T that far off of these. They have some differences in engines, tires, and that's it. It's no secret the track makes money on exclusive tires. Deny it, but you do. My father was in track promotions when I was younger, and I know all the drills. I was glued to him from the time I was allowed to go. So, find a way to make this viable for your supplier, OTHER racers (out of towners), bring up the payouts, Homogenize the rules with a few tracks next year... and get bloody racing. I know there are loads of old late models lying around that could be reasonably competitive, if the rules were streamlined. Going backwards may be the only way to stop this crap.
http://www.acttour.com/rules/13LMRules2413.pdf
End rant.
The simple issue with ACT is this. Tires. McColl Sells Hoosier tires. ACT uses Goodyear tires. Why do you think only one division at Delaware went on the 8" recaps this season..... Because Mike has a tonne of stock left in the 7". Its all about money baby.
A movement towards Act based rules for the late models would be a good way to go - maybe not 100% to the letter of their book, but at least moving in that direction. I think its something that could be middle ground, or a starting point that could get the late models and limited late models back together.
They have some good stuff in there to try to keep the costs down.
Just need someone to grab the bull by the horns and get it going.
I agree with the tire problem, there just has to be a way around it.