I understand exactly what you're saying Rob, the main thing is surely that if everyone's in the same position, it won't actually affect the racing will it?
Maybe not just one set a day, but at least if tracks picked a control tyre that lasted well you could choose to use 1 or 2 sets?
BB Pins for instance at Kidderminster are never going to last more then 1 possibly 2 runs in the dry...
I can understand people wanting to drive a car that is set-up absolutely perfect and with New tyres is awesome to drive fast.... but what difference would it make if everyone had to use Schumacher Blues on Grass for example? Do you remember how well they used to work and last? I can remember everyone switching to Yellows which wear out a lot quicker.... but obviously are that little bit quicker round the track which is what counts when there's no rule on compounds.
I am just starting to get back into racing after a good 4/5 years out and can only now really appreciate the costs of things. When i was racing not only did my Dad pay for everything in the early days, but i got to a level where i was a Factory supported driver so didn't have to worry about Tyres, Spares, Wheels or Electrics.
Now i've got my own house, car and god knows what else to pay for it's really hit home just how lucky i was at the time (wish i'd appreciated it more)! It's without doubt a very expensive hobby i have to agree, that's why i've got an old B3 with enough spares to keep it going for a while just so I can have some fun and see if I really am serious about racing again..
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