Track Prep At National Events

[Marty Buth]

Seems like there are several other methods to slow the pro cars down, that would be a lot safer ways to do it.

[71mavlouisville]

They are trying to bring the average down before the end of June, so they don't get hit with the AHFS. jk

Yes, it is slower

[voltdr]

Originally Posted by Marty Buth

Seems like there are several other methods to slow the pro cars down, that would be a lot safer ways to do it.

I agree, but the issue is the fan base. The fans have been paying to see TF run low 3.70s @ 330+ and FC run 3.80s @ 330+. The fans would not show up (look at the grandstands at Bristol) for slower runs.
Dan

[Jake Sealey]

We spun in the semi's at Atlanta after making 6 good runs on the weekend. It looked like Strickland in the Copo stocker spun in front of me. We have a similar tire size and run the same ET's, so I chalked it up to track temp and bad luck. But one can only wonder if the reduction in track prep played a role.

You would think you could cross track prep off the list of variables at a National Event.

[Randall Klein]

Unless I’m misremembering, an earlier post said only the last half or third was cut, if so, that shouldn’t affect start hit

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Randall Klein

Unless I’m misremembering, an earlier post said only the last half or third was cut, if so, that shouldn’t affect start hit

Have they been spraying the track with two different rigs? I can't see that happening.

[James Perrone]

They don’t seem to be dragging and preparing the track between classes

[Randall Klein]

Shouldn’t 2 rigs, nozzle or mixture switch
Easypeazy

[Dinsdale]

I haven't seen anywhere that they are using 2 different mixtures. Just the cut down on glue percentage as previously stated. If you check the Fuel Classes, there's been very few good side by side runs with lot's of cars going up in smoke at the hit, hazing the tires, dropping cylinders and grenading engines since the change.

I know, some are going to say that's a normal weekend for a fuel car but this is way worse and not in any particular lane. The idea was to force these guys to take power out. Pretty much ruined the show for the fans and cost racers a lot of money. Next enhancement please...…….

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Dinsdale

I haven't seen anywhere that they are using 2 different mixtures. Just the cut down on glue percentage as previously stated. If you check the Fuel Classes, there's been very few good side by side runs with lot's of cars going up in smoke at the hit, hazing the tires, dropping cylinders and grenading engines since the change.

I know, some are going to say that's a normal weekend for a fuel car but this is way worse and not in any particular lane. The idea was to force these guys to take power out. Pretty much ruined the show for the fans and cost racers a lot of money. Next enhancement please...…….

GOOD ! I like that as I am not a fan of nitro cars at all. ! Would it not be safer and simpler to cut down the percentage of nitro, get rid of one fuel pump, cut back on blower boost or blower size. Cut back the engine size over the down time this coming winter to say 426 or 400 cu. inches for the 2019 season? Then they could go back to racing in a real 1320 ft (1/4 mile) again.