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Pit space at Texas
Thinking about attending the Dallas National Event. Never been to this track. Can anyone tell me the good and the bads of this facility, i.e. pit conditions, paved pits, gravel pits, paved or gravel road ways leading to staging lanes, etc. Thanks for any info.
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Yesterday, 06:08 PM | #2 |
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Re: Pit space at Texas
I absolutely hated it. Had to keep my helmet in the bag between runs in some attempt to keep it clean. Inside trailer and all equipment was covered in dirt.
I was parked in the dust bowl, but was right at the front edge of it and next to the paved roads. I'm generally not a track or pit snob. I'd go again if I made the All Stars. This was my last stop of a three week trip so was probably worn out by the whole thing too.
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Re: Pit space at Texas
Compared to a track like BG, it is the pits. Be prepared to clean ALL of your equipment when you get back home. As for as the track goes, be extra careful. There is a reason the locals call it the Deathplex.
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Re: Pit space at Texas
Google Earth has a 7/1/ 2024 image of the Ennis track that is pretty accurate.
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Re: Pit space at Texas
It's dusty in the pits an air cleaner on the car is a must . Putting the dial on the back window was a first ever . There was a nice breeze all day long . I would go back as well if I made the all stars too. But they pitted on brand new back top.
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Re: Pit space at Texas
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I've never heard anyone that races it call it the "Deathplex". LOL I had zero problems with the track. Now in the gravel pits it is the pits for sure. |
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Re: Pit space at Texas
Over the years numerous stocker racers have had close encounters with the wall right around the finish line area.
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Re: Pit space at Texas
On a positive note. The weather in October should be great. Being at the races competing beats watching it on a laptop.New adventure! Sound like bring a few extra towels, and some detailer.Cowboy boots optional!!!
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