[Unicorn123]

drader,

Looking at that Coupe with the tires on it made me burst out laughing. That does not look very stable but it only looks like tires without the wheel so perhaps this is OK for a short trip with some good straps.

My rig was two steel racks with a 3/4" marine plywood deck and 1/2" threaded rod with steel caps running up through the wheel hub location (and big-ass washers / aluminum plate on the underside of the plywood). Not pretty but extremely sturdy, the only disadvantage was the increase in the center of gravity that made the car a little more tippy. I typically lost a tire or two per event. Bought a lot of used tires...but the factory sponsored cars stopped laughing when we made the podium at the end...

Being only 68.75" tall (physical last week, I apparently grew an inch in my 50's) I am not necessarily advocating the roof rack, only presenting an option. I understand your trepidation...