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Old 4 Apr 2009, 06:47 (Ref:2432955)   #1
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Truth in 24 Question aka Tyre Warmers?

I was watching TI24 again today and noticed that they mentioned tires having been in the ovens before going on the car during race several times. I was under the impression that tire warmers were still not legal at Le Mans. What's this about?
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Tire Warmers are banned, but there are other ways of heating tires.
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The latest greenwash invention... "Solar Powered Tyre Heating System"

http://www.lemans-series.com/en/s03_...e.php?news=851
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The latest greenwash invention... "Solar Powered Tyre Heating System"

http://www.lemans-series.com/en/s03_...e.php?news=851
Alternatively its a rig at the back of the garage which is usually a frame covered in heavy vinyl and has a space heater blowing hot air into it to warm the tyres prior to a stop so although tney arent in tyre warmers exactly they are warmish.
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