Live from Atco , NJ - NHRA Lucas Oil Series

[Byron Worner]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Michael,the sun never stayed out long enough to put any heat on the track.Period.And the wind didn't let up till after 1:00PM.When I left at 3:00 it was dark and cold.That track would have never come around.It seems it was a combination of the water in the track surface,the traction compound and the lack of tremal warmth that doomed the weekend.NHRA and Joe made the right decision.

I've raced on cooler, cloudy days at this track and others and had no issues. There was something done or not done that affected the track. My hunch is cheap traction compound that does not work in cool weather. I know this from racing at Pomona and the sad story of Phoenix.
We have the most expensive entry fees and the lowest payout of any division and the money isn't going to track prep. It shows!!! The only people getting f'd is us the racer! When will enough be enough.
Just my opinion. If anybody has any FACTS otherwise please share.