Why were the less expensive non-adjustable shocks chosen?
Some teams in the past were spending hundreds and even thousands of dollars on shocks, equipment and research to create a big advantage for those with more funding to test and refine their many different shock programs. The Bilstein shocks chosen by LAMOT are both reliable and cost effective at $115 each and are a non adjustable type shock to ensure the competition is based more on the driver and setup than on cost. Tires The 10″ Goodyear Eagle Racing tires chosen by LAMOT are designed to last much longer than the old racing tires commonly used in years past. They are designed to stay consistent and actually become faster the more laps they are run. This allows an entire season to be run with approximately 8 tires at a cost of $840 plus tax, as opposed to having to spend $5,000 or more on a tire budget as was done in years past. Updated 6/15/09 (after week 2 of season): Drivers Mike Ticco and Jason Gwin are running the same set of tires in 2009 as they started with in 2008. They each h
Some teams in the past were spending hundreds and even thousands of dollars on shocks, equipment and research to create a big advantage for those with more funding to test and refine their many different shock programs. The Bilstein shocks chosen by LAMOT are both reliable and cost effective at $115 each and are a non adjustable type shock to ensure the competition is based more on the driver and setup than on cost. Tires The 10″ Goodyear Eagle Racing tires chosen by LAMOT are designed to stay consistent and endure many heat cycles more than the old racing tires commonly used in years past. Baring no flats or tire damaging incidents, this allows an entire season to be run with approximately 8-12 tires, as opposed to having to buy multiple tires weekly and spending $5,000 or more on a tire budget as was done in years past. To give teams some flexibility while also ensuring a steady supply of tires a 12 tire maximum per car rule is in effect. Update 8/24/09 T.J. Johnson put on left side
