Tires and oil

[David Ziglin <davidz@domain.elided>]

Tires :  The recent vintage tire test in GRASSROOTS MOTOR SPORTS was 
provocative but confusing.  One reason for this was the numberless 
variables encountered from tire size to test vehicle, a Fiat.

             At least two of us here in Wisconsin were ready to buy 
Kuhmos and retire out Hoorsiers.   As i believe has been reviewed 
here before, the author/driver opinion given directly to a GTV racer 
was to stay with the Hoosiers.   As I understood it, the Fiat's 
particular characteristics may have skewed results and conclusions.

OIL :  our experience with oil and racing at YARD RACING is that 
Mobile 15-50 is a good   choice.  At the very least, one can be quite 
confident using this oil.  Often, after breakdown at season's end, no 
observable wear had been. found on YARD RACING's engines.  Oil is 
changed at least after every 2 race days.

      This is not to say, of course, that other oils are worthless. 
(Again, all variables must go into the equation in any case.) 
Indeed, these oil conversations while interesting often result in 
driver's pointing out, as one of many differing examples, that they 
only use W30 straight Valvoline. Racing oil (much less "filler" per 
quart) for all applications with superior results.    (!!!???) 
Endless varying examples are out there.

        Ultimately I believe in scientific method only and find 
anecdote to be highly suspect..  Research results can be found on the 
internet.

OIL TESTING :  I have been told on good authority (and credible 
anecdote ;-)) that the oil testing available can be extremely 
accurate and specific.   Broad ranging and specific.  50 tests per 
sample.   WWW.PEGASUSAUTORACING.COM sells such testing kits.

Approaching Armageddon :  For those of you who wish to properly save 
your ass, PAGASUS also carries Racers' tape.

David
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