spin tires on the launch

tgallagher · 06-18-2022, 01:10 AM

I saw Mr. Matyas, spun at the valley last weekend. --man that has has got to be one of the most frustrating feelings --end up just shutting it down.---

Track prep etc. I would be mad as hell, the rpm at these tracks must be tough to get right?

dartman · 06-20-2022, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tgallagher

I saw Mr. Matyas, spun at the valley last weekend. --man that has has got to be one of the most frustrating feelings --end up just shutting it down.---

Track prep etc. I would be mad as hell, the rpm at these tracks must be tough to get right?

It's track prep when 70% of the cars spin.Just my 2 cents

James Perrone · 06-20-2022, 04:23 PM

Track was perfect for most everyone else

Andys dad · 06-20-2022, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by James Perrone

Track was perfect for most everyone else

Same crap at almost every race -IMHO

Ron

Jack Matyas · 06-21-2022, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by James Perrone

Track was perfect for most everyone else

Jimmy - yes the track was perfect for all but three stockers - that said I have no idea why it spun other than I was in the last third of cars in the first round .Mine hooked great in all three of its Q runs .

bsimms89 · 06-22-2022, 10:59 AM

My first round of qualifying I spun the wheels and broke free at a second into the run, not right at the line or at the shift, a little before the 60' mark, there really should've been no reason for it. I know they poured a new starting line, but don't know how far out they went with it, I didn't know if it happened at the transition from the new to old surface? I adjusted the tune a little and had no issues in any other run.

tgallagher · 06-22-2022, 09:20 PM

Hi all, the reason I mentioned it, is that there used to be a fellow up there -the starter guy I guess- whom was always there-and he used to be real aggressive and particular about checking the track. He'd be up, under and looking at everything, almost starring people down at the non-NHRA events checking that they knew what they were doing-always worried about the track-not these guys weren't- but it seemed like maybe they didn't have the help they needed- I even saw Wayne -the guy in charge? I think his name is- jump on the track sweeper at one point on Saturday when I was there - again it's just my view from looking on. Guess they just do the best they can, its all part of it anyway.

06-18-2022, 01:10 AM	#1
tgallagher Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cornwall, NY Posts: 49 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	spin tires on the launch I saw Mr. Matyas, spun at the valley last weekend. --man that has has got to be one of the most frustrating feelings --end up just shutting it down.--- Track prep etc. I would be mad as hell, the rpm at these tracks must be tough to get right?

06-20-2022, 04:23 PM	#3
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,596 Likes: 2,929 Liked 1,610 Times in 377 Posts	Re: spin tires on the launch Track was perfect for most everyone else __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

06-22-2022, 10:59 AM	#6
bsimms89 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 65 Likes: 15 Liked 37 Times in 14 Posts	Re: spin tires on the launch My first round of qualifying I spun the wheels and broke free at a second into the run, not right at the line or at the shift, a little before the 60' mark, there really should've been no reason for it. I know they poured a new starting line, but don't know how far out they went with it, I didn't know if it happened at the transition from the new to old surface? I adjusted the tune a little and had no issues in any other run.

06-22-2022, 09:20 PM	#7
tgallagher Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Cornwall, NY Posts: 49 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: spin tires on the launch Hi all, the reason I mentioned it, is that there used to be a fellow up there -the starter guy I guess- whom was always there-and he used to be real aggressive and particular about checking the track. He'd be up, under and looking at everything, almost starring people down at the non-NHRA events checking that they knew what they were doing-always worried about the track-not these guys weren't- but it seemed like maybe they didn't have the help they needed- I even saw Wayne -the guy in charge? I think his name is- jump on the track sweeper at one point on Saturday when I was there - again it's just my view from looking on. Guess they just do the best they can, its all part of it anyway. Last edited by tgallagher; 06-22-2022 at 09:28 PM.