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Hayashi · 06-28-2005, 02:29 AM

The Bridgestone teams had the advantage of inside information as Firestone (I understand the 2 are connected) passed on info to Bridgestone about the recent resurfacing of the Indy track - & that some new surface (more abrasive) had been laid down.
Michelin otoh, had only last year's data to go on. So during qualifying Michelin's tyres failed becuase of the new surface.

You'd expect them to bring the correct tyres to a race where they'd raced before wouldn't you?

06-28-2005, 02:29 AM	#18
Hayashi Silver Dragon Join Date: March 25, 2001 Location: The Lion City Age: 64 Posts: 1,699	The Bridgestone teams had the advantage of inside information as Firestone (I understand the 2 are connected) passed on info to Bridgestone about the recent resurfacing of the Indy track - & that some new surface (more abrasive) had been laid down. Michelin otoh, had only last year's data to go on. So during qualifying Michelin's tyres failed becuase of the new surface. You'd expect them to bring the correct tyres to a race where they'd raced before wouldn't you? __________________ I visit IW occasionally...