MT pulls out of NHRA - Page 2

Michael Beard · 01-20-2009, 07:47 PM

Speaking of knee jerk...

Why would people talk about switching tire manufacturers? Mickey Thompson has long been a phenomenal supporter of Sportsman racers, and makes a phenomenal product to go with it. You'd think that this would be a nice opportunity for racers to band together -- not to take it out on M/T, but rather pressure NHRA to allow M/T to compete (and as they said, they would reconsider their NHRA support)

I run the 30x9" M/T radial, even when bracket racing. I find it to be the most consistent ticket-printing tire I've ever had. At the $20K Footbrake at Piedmont, I was on cords early in the day on Friday, and still made it to the semi-finals (red-light). I don't mean like a hint of cords showing, I mean a strip of cords an inch wide going all the way around the tire. Last pass on them was a 1.403!!!

I'm with you M/T. I hope that NHRA revisits their decision and makes it possible for you to continue to do business with them and their racers.

ss3845 · 01-20-2009, 08:00 PM

M/T spent a lot of money last year researching and testing their P/S tire. I'm sure they are more than a little pissed about the "exclusive" supplier deal.

Maybe NHRA can supply the tires to the pro's like they do with the nitro. After a small markup of course.

mcaruso · 01-20-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Speaking of knee jerk...

Why would people talk about switching tire manufacturers? Mickey Thompson has long been a phenomenal supporter of Sportsman racers, and makes a phenomenal product to go with it. You'd think that this would be a nice opportunity for racers to band together -- not to take it out on M/T, but rather pressure NHRA to allow M/T to compete (and as they said, they would reconsider their NHRA support)

I'm with you M/T. I hope that NHRA revisits their decision and makes it possible for you to continue to do business with them and their racers.

A Second that!

Bernie Cunningham · 01-21-2009, 01:59 PM

Because their support trucks wont be allowed into the tracks, how many of us would drive to a closeby, remote location to buy tires from MT?

MT wants to keep supporting us and I would hope that we can support them with their stand. Is it too difficult to load your stuff into a truck and exit the facility for a short trip? I would hope not, the other alternative is to ship their tires to you but that involves more expense.

Ed Wright · 01-21-2009, 05:24 PM

They banned other "energy drinks" from sponsoring race teams also, right? Gotta wonder what they are thinking.

MT could pay contingencies direct, the same way Rossler and Turbo Action do it now. Gets NHRA out of their pockets.

01-20-2009, 07:47 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: MT pulls out of NHRA Speaking of knee jerk... Why would people talk about switching tire manufacturers? Mickey Thompson has long been a phenomenal supporter of Sportsman racers, and makes a phenomenal product to go with it. You'd think that this would be a nice opportunity for racers to band together -- not to take it out on M/T, but rather pressure NHRA to allow M/T to compete (and as they said, they would reconsider their NHRA support) I run the 30x9" M/T radial, even when bracket racing. I find it to be the most consistent ticket-printing tire I've ever had. At the $20K Footbrake at Piedmont, I was on cords early in the day on Friday, and still made it to the semi-finals (red-light). I don't mean like a hint of cords showing, I mean a strip of cords an inch wide going all the way around the tire. Last pass on them was a 1.403!!! I'm with you M/T. I hope that NHRA revisits their decision and makes it possible for you to continue to do business with them and their racers. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

01-20-2009, 08:00 PM	#2
ss3845 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 53 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: MT pulls out of NHRA M/T spent a lot of money last year researching and testing their P/S tire. I'm sure they are more than a little pissed about the "exclusive" supplier deal. Maybe NHRA can supply the tires to the pro's like they do with the nitro. After a small markup of course.

01-21-2009, 01:59 PM	#4
Bernie Cunningham Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 561 Likes: 46 Liked 52 Times in 17 Posts	Re: MT pulls out of NHRA Because their support trucks wont be allowed into the tracks, how many of us would drive to a closeby, remote location to buy tires from MT? MT wants to keep supporting us and I would hope that we can support them with their stand. Is it too difficult to load your stuff into a truck and exit the facility for a short trip? I would hope not, the other alternative is to ship their tires to you but that involves more expense. __________________ Bernie Cunningham 7053 STK

01-21-2009, 05:24 PM	#5
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: MT pulls out of NHRA They banned other "energy drinks" from sponsoring race teams also, right? Gotta wonder what they are thinking. MT could pay contingencies direct, the same way Rossler and Turbo Action do it now. Gets NHRA out of their pockets. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA