Edward Koczan

Don't Shred On Me Edward Koczan

The 'care and feeding' of tires for competition is well documented, but most often misunderstood. The contact patch of a tire- the 'where the rubber meets the road'- has effectively the same actual square footage of a typical 3'x5" index card. Since tires are the only link between the track surface and the car, they are critically important. And how the team and driver manage those important components is major key to success- or failure- in a day at the track. There is a lot of discussion and online debate given to theories of the 'best' size tire to run on a given car. Or 'what tire size should I run on a 9" wheel?', with little thought given to the other complexities of car setup, pavement surfaces, driver style, and even ambient and track temperature. All of which play significant parts in the orchestrated dance of motorsport competition. One of your key advantages in racing is in selecting the RIGHT tire, and in the RIGHT setup and preparation for your form of competition. This book provides information on best practices of tire selection and tire setup basics. But the real information comes from you using the book as a journal to document while at the track. You will find 30 pages devoted to journaling information on tire selection, setups, and tire details to allow you to review you performance that day, and to serve as a guide back at the shop to learn the art of making your you and your car better- by understanding the part your tires played in your performance at a given time. It is intended to be a working document for you, the racer, to use as a competitive advantage in your racing and driver development.