The starting Line at the div 3 was really marginal

[Don Kennedy]

When I first made a run I actually thought it was my car >
It was not the tires they were fresh, so I thought oh no the converter is gone, then my thoughts were maybe the trans so I looked up How many runs I had on the convertor and the trans but not drastically too many runs on them I think?I have a fresh convertor but my other trans is getting freshening up Then I realized after watching other cars the issue was the track as they were not leaving normal. I watch a lot lol at me
Now I suspect it is the glue that was being used at Indy will see for sure after the first run at Bowling Green if My suspicions are correct about the glue or not. talking is cheap lol

[Lenny5160]

Adapting to the track conditions is a big part of the game. Or you can just complain about it.

[Don Kennedy]

Originally Posted by Lenny5160

Adapting to the track conditions is a big part of the game. Or you can just complain about it.

Correct
By the way, I need some advice I lowered the rpm chip on the leave, adjusted the front shocks and adjusted the rear shocks and changed the tire pressure in the rear tires, move to a different spot on the starting line took the weight off the front? I took a few degrees of timing for a little while, also let me know what else I can do to make the car hook up on a slick track just asking ??? oh by the way the convertor is fresh and the trans is fresh plus the rear tires were new with 5 runs on them I will wait for Your advice I did forget I tried 3 different tire pressures

[Lenny5160]

Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

Correct
By the way, I need some advice I lowered the rpm chip on the leave, adjusted the front shocks and adjusted the rear shocks and changed the tire pressure in the rear tires, move to a different spot on the starting line took the weight off the front? I took a few degrees of timing for a little while, also let me know what else I can do to make the car hook up on a slick track just asking ??? oh by the way the convertor is fresh and the trans is fresh plus the rear tires were new with 5 runs on them I will wait for Your advice

You come to this board to complain often. Perhaps you need a new hobby.

[Don Kennedy]

Originally Posted by Lenny5160

You come to this board to complain often. Perhaps you need a new hobby.

That's not bad advice by the way been racing since 1963 and getting too many birthdays lol at me

I really was not complaining I was just pointing out a common problem at the past indy points race with a whole lot of cars spinning.
I do remember in 1977 at Pomona My Super Stocker was not working right so I checked the trans fluid just before I won class I will just double check that at Bowling Green

The common trait at Pomona and Vegas is the glue being used does not work!.

back to the advice do you have any other advice for me to try on a slick track? I will wait for Your advice

[Lenny5160]

Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

back to the advice do you have any other advice for me to try on a slick track? I will wait for Your advice

I wasn’t offering any advice.

I run Super Street on 9” radials and sometimes the track gets me too. I chose a sensitive combo so I don’t complain about it.

[Bob Sherwood]

Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

Correct
By the way, I need some advice I lowered the rpm chip on the leave, adjusted the front shocks and adjusted the rear shocks and changed the tire pressure in the rear tires, move to a different spot on the starting line took the weight off the front? I took a few degrees of timing for a little while, also let me know what else I can do to make the car hook up on a slick track just asking ??? oh by the way the convertor is fresh and the trans is fresh plus the rear tires were new with 5 runs on them I will wait for Your advice

Hi Don curious- are you running Radials or Bias tires ??

[Don Kennedy]

Originally Posted by Bob Sherwood

Hi Don curious- are you running Radials or Bias tires ??

Radials. The issue is the glue being used most of the SS ers spin or left lazy.
Remember I am a starting line snob, a pit space snob, and a hotel snob other than that I am ok lol

[Bob Sherwood]

I would have a set of Bias tires just for days like that. You lose a little et but I think you have the HP to overcome that.

[Don Kennedy]

ok I think I have made my point so this is the" last post "after 5262 looks . My point was the track prep was either not done with the Correct VHT (PJ1") or the vht (PJ! was diluted beyond its usefulness .as verified by again watching the live streaming this was a "fun post" by the Way NHRA pay attention to us as "Will said we are NHRA customers" and I am sure the issue will be addressed see all at Bowling where the correct "glue " will be used and if anyone would like the rest of the story call PJ1 office in where the family is running the company I have not seen or talked to since PJ's health is not great the last I heard see all at BG where Your car will hook big time this has been fun lol .........