Track Prep At National Events

[Marty Buth]

Seems like there are several other methods to slow the pro cars down, that would be a lot safer ways to do it.

[71mavlouisville]

They are trying to bring the average down before the end of June, so they don't get hit with the AHFS. jk

Yes, it is slower

[voltdr]

Originally Posted by Marty Buth

Seems like there are several other methods to slow the pro cars down, that would be a lot safer ways to do it.

I agree, but the issue is the fan base. The fans have been paying to see TF run low 3.70s @ 330+ and FC run 3.80s @ 330+. The fans would not show up (look at the grandstands at Bristol) for slower runs.
Dan

[Jake Sealey]

We spun in the semi's at Atlanta after making 6 good runs on the weekend. It looked like Strickland in the Copo stocker spun in front of me. We have a similar tire size and run the same ET's, so I chalked it up to track temp and bad luck. But one can only wonder if the reduction in track prep played a role.

You would think you could cross track prep off the list of variables at a National Event.

[Randall Klein]

Unless I’m misremembering, an earlier post said only the last half or third was cut, if so, that shouldn’t affect start hit

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by Randall Klein

Unless I’m misremembering, an earlier post said only the last half or third was cut, if so, that shouldn’t affect start hit

Have they been spraying the track with two different rigs? I can't see that happening.

[James Perrone]

They don’t seem to be dragging and preparing the track between classes

[Randall Klein]

Shouldn’t 2 rigs, nozzle or mixture switch
Easypeazy