| Fordie/Frank,
Good words guys.
Something that has come out in the wash, and has been the main point of discussion both on and off the msg board, has now been finalised and we're told can be public knowledge... TYRES!
In summary, the discussion at the meeting was to float the suggestions put forward, including those discussed here on the open forum (yep, the MT are listening!).
Options discussed were:
1) A single control tyre;
2) Free tyres, permitting wets and warmers;
3) Any road legal tyre;
4) Each entrant nominate a tyre and have to stick with it for the season.
conclusion of discussion was:
1) This was agreed to be the way to go;
2) Pretty much dismissed instantly!
3) Would be a cost issue with those that could swap according to wet/dry, and be an advantage for those that had the luxury of spare wheels;
4) One person thought this would be best, but was taken out for a good kickin' by the rest!
So, a single tyre was to be chosen. MW said the best option for a single tyre with reference suitability and what the manufacturer had put on the table would be Pirelli Diablo's. All agreed this tyre would be acceptable so the management went off to finalise this with supplier. This evenings email to riders confirmed that this tyre will be used.
There was another major piece of news that was anounced, that's yet to be confirmed, but keep an ear open cos it should be going public soon - I look forward to hearing more myself!
Finally, thanks to the series management team for what is obviously a LOT of hard work.
NickB #34  | 
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