"Live" from St. Louis National Open 2013

[Larry Hill]

Well it finally happened. We spun the tires. Not just a little, but a real exercise in tire frying. PJ1 aka "Pork Job 1" does not work, nor does it feel good to be cheated by the track because of poor track preparation using inferior materials.

In my opinion Racers want three things, a safe place to race, friendly treatment, and above all a track that works.

When a track advertises that it will have an Open or a Divisional, it tells me that track prep will be equal or better than a national event prep using the same materials and methods. If the track fails to produce a race track that is good, we the racers do not receive the value that we expected.

I for one will call ahead and find out what traction compound will be used and make my decision on whether to attend. If the track will not hook, it is not a safe place to race,nor do we receive friendly treatment. I will spend my monies elsewhere!