I read through the RoadKill Rules and saw the DOT Tires and assumed that meant front and back since the event wasn't at a drag strip. I'm sure that Roadkill had to get some sort of special event liability insurance and that came with a list of requirements that became the rules. I can see at a track that already has insurance, where "DOT Tires Required" would mean rear tires only and they would let you race with drag race only front tires. And yes, for sure, a dedicated drag race front runner type tire would be much safer than any non-speed rated VW front tire.