Track Prep At National Events

Larry Hill · 06-18-2018, 07:14 AM

Has anyone noticed a difference in the sportsman prep? The reason I ask is that I have noticed cars that "never spin", spin and loose the round or waist a Q run.

It will be interesting to know what is happening.

Rusty2211 · 06-18-2018, 08:37 AM

Larry, those are the cars with the Hoosier C06 tires that always hook.

Larry Hill · 06-18-2018, 09:23 AM

I have seen all three brands have spins. I observed, Bristol race winner, Ed Jr. light up 10' out and he runs the "H" tires. I had the best seat in the house to watch Ed Jr. smoking run to the tree, I was in the water box. Seeing someone spin in front of you always gives you a warm fuzzy feeling inside. It could be the reason some racers have elected to go from big block power back to a small block.

Rusty2211 · 06-18-2018, 09:33 AM

Larry, you are making some big ponies with that 440. I always stare into the stands until the cars ahead get past 330'. That helps.

MR DERBY CITY · 06-18-2018, 11:24 AM

Larry, I talked to a seasoned D 2 racer at the Sports and he alluded to the NEW national event track prep.....and it wasn’t good news....

4543 · 06-18-2018, 03:35 PM

Larry, My poor little 270hp 350 Corvette spun so bad at Atlanta I thought it broke something. It has a set of Hoosier ZO6s with about 25 runs on them. I never had any trouble with spinning before The first race at Charlotte last year. Bob Benders wagon was in front of me and it spun. Then the same thing happened to me. The track prep has to have changed. Mike McMahan 2543 H/SA

Carguy49 · 06-18-2018, 04:19 PM

Could it be another enhancement for the sportsman racer??

Just so you know, this is meant as a joke.

HR9121 · 06-18-2018, 04:25 PM

Being slow has it's advantages after all.......

CMcAllister · 06-18-2018, 04:31 PM

Lawyers made them back off on the track prep. Fuel cars were going too fast (again) and they had to make them slow down.

Lyn Smith · 06-18-2018, 04:41 PM

I was surprised to see quite a few good runs by the Factory Shoot out cars at Bristol.I read somewhere about the traction compound has been cut by 30%.But I don't think that was on the starting line.

06-18-2018, 07:14 AM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,614 Likes: 1,898 Liked 10,655 Times in 2,211 Posts	Track Prep At National Events Has anyone noticed a difference in the sportsman prep? The reason I ask is that I have noticed cars that "never spin", spin and loose the round or waist a Q run. It will be interesting to know what is happening. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-18-2018, 08:37 AM	#2
Rusty2211 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 118 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Track Prep At National Events Larry, those are the cars with the Hoosier C06 tires that always hook.

06-18-2018, 09:23 AM	#3
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,614 Likes: 1,898 Liked 10,655 Times in 2,211 Posts	Re: Track Prep At National Events I have seen all three brands have spins. I observed, Bristol race winner, Ed Jr. light up 10' out and he runs the "H" tires. I had the best seat in the house to watch Ed Jr. smoking run to the tree, I was in the water box. Seeing someone spin in front of you always gives you a warm fuzzy feeling inside. It could be the reason some racers have elected to go from big block power back to a small block. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-18-2018, 09:33 AM	#4
Rusty2211 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 118 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Track Prep At National Events Larry, you are making some big ponies with that 440. I always stare into the stands until the cars ahead get past 330'. That helps.

06-18-2018, 11:24 AM	#5
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,608 Likes: 1,068 Liked 7,783 Times in 1,495 Posts	Re: Track Prep At National Events Larry, I talked to a seasoned D 2 racer at the Sports and he alluded to the NEW national event track prep.....and it wasn’t good news....

06-18-2018, 03:35 PM	#6
4543 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 638 Likes: 57 Liked 634 Times in 139 Posts	Re: Track Prep At National Events Larry, My poor little 270hp 350 Corvette spun so bad at Atlanta I thought it broke something. It has a set of Hoosier ZO6s with about 25 runs on them. I never had any trouble with spinning before The first race at Charlotte last year. Bob Benders wagon was in front of me and it spun. Then the same thing happened to me. The track prep has to have changed. Mike McMahan 2543 H/SA

06-18-2018, 04:19 PM	#7
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,962 Likes: 2,404 Liked 2,887 Times in 694 Posts	Re: Track Prep At National Events Could it be another enhancement for the sportsman racer?? Just so you know, this is meant as a joke. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

06-18-2018, 04:25 PM	#8
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Track Prep At National Events Being slow has it's advantages after all....... __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

06-18-2018, 04:31 PM	#9
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 603 Likes: 15 Liked 890 Times in 248 Posts	Re: Track Prep At National Events Lawyers made them back off on the track prep. Fuel cars were going too fast (again) and they had to make them slow down.

06-18-2018, 04:41 PM	#10
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,193 Likes: 272 Liked 950 Times in 189 Posts	Re: Track Prep At National Events I was surprised to see quite a few good runs by the Factory Shoot out cars at Bristol.I read somewhere about the traction compound has been cut by 30%.But I don't think that was on the starting line.