CART: Goodyear Tire Notes for the IndyCarnival Australia
16 October 1998
GOODYEAR TIRE NOTES FOR THE CART INDYCARNIVAL AUSTRALIA GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA 2.795 - MILE TEMPORARY ROAD COURSE FAST FACTS FOR OCTOBER 18, 1998NUMBER OF TIRES BROUGHT:
Front: 340 Rear: 340 (in addition to 280 rain tires)RECOMMENDED HOT PRESSURE:
L. Front: 24 psi R. Front: 24 psi L. Rear: 20 psi R. Rear: 20 psiDESCRIPTION:
Front: 25.5 x 10.5-15 in. Rear: 28.0 x 14.5-15 in.
NOTES AND QUOTES:
"We are introducing a new Eagle race recommendation at the IndyCarnival,
which features a new compound and new front construction," said Steve
Orlando, Goodyears CART operations manager. The new compound and new
construction were developed during recent tests conducted at Sebring
International Raceway. "The results of our testing demonstrated improved
grip and consistency over the compound used for the Vancouver
recommendation. In addition, the new front construction provided for
improved front tire performance."
"The long straights and tight corners of this street circuit, as with most street circuits, make qualifying a key factor in the outcome of the race. We are confident that this recommendation will enable our teams to qualify well and put them in contention to win," noted Orlando.
ESTIMATED PIT STOPS FOR THIS RACE:
Approximately every 20 laps (estimates based on fuel consumption).
DID YOU KNOW?
In 1991, John Andretti raced to victory while cousin Michael Andretti
captured the pole, both on Goodyear Eagle CART radials, in the first FedEx
Championship Series event ever contested off the North American continent,
hosted by Australia's Gold Coast.
