If it comes up again, tell her I'll likely have to replace my front race tire after only three events. Maybe misery loves company after all!
Might have a few hundred miles on it after the races. Lots of those only go buggered on the edges on road tracks, and you can flip them , too if they wear one way because of the particular track.
Lots of guys find some tread patternd work better installed in the wrong direction.