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Originally Posted by John Duzac
David, sorry about the mishap. I beleive as long as they keep using PJ1 traction compound the problem will continue. Conditions will get much worst when the track surface gets above 100. All you need to do is just walk on the starting line and see if your shoe sticks to the track???? I am sure you have experienced a track like that. Ever since they started using PJ1 the starting line has not been sticky. This is a real problem for high HP cars. At No Problem, when you would walk on the track, it would pull your shoes off! In 2013, I have not noticed my shoes coming off and bald spots a plenty. The only thing different is everyone is using PJ1! That's what I noticed.
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FYI, PJ1
is VHT, the manufacturer just changed the name:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PJ1_TrackBite
Here's a post by Jeff Foster from DRR:
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Originally Posted by Jeff Foster
Ok you win I have only raced or worked in the industry for 35 years. Yes I have driven, SC and 8 sec sportsman motorcycle.
All I was trying to do was set the record straight that NHRA uses PJ1 that is made by PJ Harvey's company that use to make VHT. not a VP product. PJ sold off his paint company that also used the VHT name and the name went with it, so he re-branded the traction glue to PJ1. If there are drums labeled VHT left out there they are at least 3 years old.
Yes NHRA did use VPs glue for a year, about 8 or 9 years ago they went back to VHT now PJ1 after that one year.
I'm sorry you've had an issue at LVMS, I have just taken the director job this January and have been working hard with our crew to bring back the track conditions to meet the high horsepower world of today's racing.
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