Quote Originally Posted by RobVN View Post
Really enjoying the racing so far. Have not been able to get out to see them race but hopefully this year if there still is a series. I hope so. I'm hearing from the announcers that the 600's and the XR's are running DOT's as opposed to slicks. I'm presuming it's a spec tire but why would they not run a slick? Just wondering.
That's exactly right, it's a spec tire. They have to use Pirelli DOT race tires. Only the SBK class can run slicks. I thought it was interesting to see Christie running his 600 with DOT's in the SBK race. I guess he has the bike set up to run those tires and it works for him, so no need to mess with setup to try to run slicks.