Sorenson 1.408 under at Boise

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by jmantle

It's real hard to get an accurate weight on anything when the wind is blowing. Steve was having a tough time getting the scale to settle down so I doubt any of the weights could be considered right on. My car weighed 3505 after the first pass and 3475 after the second pass (on a 3470 minimum) and it uses less than 1/2 gal per pass and I didn't change anything.

If what was reported is correct what bearing does fluctuating weight on the scales have to do with someone draining water from their car?If the scales were that screwed up because of the wind could they have lined up cars on both side of the scales to block the wind and stabilize the scaled cars?
At Numidia Raceway in PA. their scales (wood) were notorious for wild swings.Rain in the pit was a concern.If there is a scale condition,It's the drivers job to be careful how much ballast to carry in the car.
I usually run my car 25-30 lbs. over minimum.In 10 years the closest I've come to failing weight was 5 lbs.
The fact remains the guy went 1.39 under on run 2.Why push the envelope when no one was even close to him for #1 qualifier.
BTW nice runs in the Pacer.That's one fast fish bowl.

Ed