Tire Rules

So many divisions, so many rules.  What is the most common amongst them? Good ol tires. 

UMP racing is the one league that set the standard for you race what you bring.  Only thing that had to be made sure of is that you didn't come in light at the scales and you weren't running with what was known as a bottle.  For those wondering what I mean, that means a turbo booster that would allow a driver that extra shot to make up some time, or leave the pack.  But in regards to tires, you ran what could win on.

Along came other divisions who felt that the tire rule in UMP was too loose.  Some series felt that if we can limit the amount of tires a team can use, or they can regulate the type of tire they have to run, the field would be more equal.  Well a divisioin called the Northern All Stars decided to run that type of series.  They mandated that drivers that wanted to compete had to run by their rules.  You had to run a 30 compound and  it had to pass northern all stars officials.  If a driver came on the the track with the compound grinded off or covered, you were sent back to pits to change the rubber.  The N.A.S series is still in effect. I do not know if the they still run the all 30 rule or not

I've heard it said the best series that has yet to come of age would be one that would say, ok, you run only 2 compounds and the driver makes the choice.  A 20 compound tire or a 40 compound.  Most of which are designed to last 30-40 laps.  However, the harder the compound, the longer it takes to come in and if you play the cards right, you may have enough tire left for that late run.  The opposite can be said for 20's.  Very little cautions and the driver builds up a lead, it is his/hers to win.