John, not to disagree, but was the information presented from the manufacterer, or from some other source? On a more positive note, I just got off the phone with Carol Cianciolla at M/T, and she said that they do in fact still have all the molds, and that there has been some discussion in the hierarchy of possible future tire production, but nothing definate at this time. As for the Blockley tire, I hope for the best, however, unless this is a race specific tire, I see nothing listed that is speed rated over 130 mph, so it makes more sense to me to start with a
Dunlop or other tire already rated at 200 or better. On the M/T deal, I have a suggestion. As their were almost l50 of us on the waiting list, and knowing that some of the faster cars want up to two dozen tires, I would assume that a manufacturer could expect to sell around 400 tires the first year, and perhaps 200 per year after that. If you figure each tire would probably retail for around 500 bucks apiece, that comes up to roughly 200,000 in sales the first year. My suggestion is to have SCTA administer a refundable trust, with the racers putting their money where their mouths are. Perhaps if M/T or some other manufacturer knew that they had a guaranteed 200 grand sitting there, they might take notice. Just my thoughts............
