Difference in scales at tracks in Div 3

Jeff Blanchard · 04-03-2015, 11:25 PM

How much difference is there in the scales at the different tracks in Division 3?

james schaechter · 04-04-2015, 08:53 AM

Most tracks with Divisionals do a pretty good job with this. It is true scales can vary a bit here and there and occassionally there can be one so far off, they have to bring a service in to correct it. There is no real way to hang a number on the differences in advance if that is what you are looking for. Make sure you have some legal ballast to adjust up or down a bit and you will be fine. Everyone works off of the same scales so if they are light or heavy a wee bit, racers just tend to adjust. The biggest swings I have seen the last few years have been at some tracks on windy days. Even with that, the tech guys get creative and block the wind with a sheet of plywood or sometimes have you weight the car facing a different direction to get a better reading.

MR DERBY CITY · 04-04-2015, 11:01 AM

The worst scales in div 3 were at Stanton, Michigan , almost 40 lbs light.They no longer host a points meet. Between Indy, BG and Columbus there might be a 10 lb. difference. M.J.

Larry Hill · 04-04-2015, 11:09 AM

To be safe be ready to adjust up or down 40 lb. Remember you can be to heavy for a class or to light. Its always best to weigh and adjust before the first run.

Mike Taylor 3601 · 04-06-2015, 09:12 AM

most time if I go get on scales very first thing in the morning,I have been way light come back later and weigh right?
Mike Taylor 3601

04-03-2015, 11:25 PM	#1
Jeff Blanchard Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Lowell, Indiana Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Difference in scales at tracks in Div 3 How much difference is there in the scales at the different tracks in Division 3? __________________ Jeff Blanchard 353C / Stock

04-04-2015, 08:53 AM	#2
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,976 Likes: 1,259 Liked 1,383 Times in 288 Posts	Re: Difference in scales at tracks in Div 3 Most tracks with Divisionals do a pretty good job with this. It is true scales can vary a bit here and there and occassionally there can be one so far off, they have to bring a service in to correct it. There is no real way to hang a number on the differences in advance if that is what you are looking for. Make sure you have some legal ballast to adjust up or down a bit and you will be fine. Everyone works off of the same scales so if they are light or heavy a wee bit, racers just tend to adjust. The biggest swings I have seen the last few years have been at some tracks on windy days. Even with that, the tech guys get creative and block the wind with a sheet of plywood or sometimes have you weight the car facing a different direction to get a better reading. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

04-04-2015, 11:01 AM	#3
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,562 Likes: 1,057 Liked 7,574 Times in 1,460 Posts	Re: Difference in scales at tracks in Div 3 The worst scales in div 3 were at Stanton, Michigan , almost 40 lbs light.They no longer host a points meet. Between Indy, BG and Columbus there might be a 10 lb. difference. M.J.

04-04-2015, 11:09 AM	#4
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,583 Likes: 1,866 Liked 10,582 Times in 2,186 Posts	Re: Difference in scales at tracks in Div 3 To be safe be ready to adjust up or down 40 lb. Remember you can be to heavy for a class or to light. Its always best to weigh and adjust before the first run. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

04-06-2015, 09:12 AM	#5
Mike Taylor 3601 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Somerset,Ky Posts: 1,348 Likes: 296 Liked 248 Times in 87 Posts	Re: Difference in scales at tracks in Div 3 most time if I go get on scales very first thing in the morning,I have been way light come back later and weigh right? Mike Taylor 3601