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.

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Byron Worner

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.

Byron,like you I just gave an opinion,not scientific fact.Irregardless I think everyone gave it their best shot and the reschedule was the right decision.
Incidently,thought my snail only 60's 1.75,I won Stock at Atco in 2006.I was the last car down the track after everybody,including most of thr Div 1 personnel bailed (about 10:30PM) and it was coooold.My 60' was the same as all the others that day.So I guess what you and others are saying about the new compound might have merit.
Sorry for injecting previous tales of earlier accomplishments.:>):>):>)

[Byron Worner]

No problem Ed. I just wish certain people would "MAN" up and tell us the truth to the issue and not what they want you to hear.

[Jack Matyas]

Originally Posted by Byron Worner

No problem Ed. I just wish certain people would "MAN" up and tell us the truth to the issue and not what they want you to hear.

Byron -- Why don't you just call 'em up and ask ? Or better yet - most will be available this weekend for questions ..................

[bottombulb]

I was one of the few cars to run on Sunday and I didn't have any issues getting down the track at all. But, I didn't run before the delay to let the sun beat on the track, I made sure I stayed in the groove, and I didn't hit the brakes at the finish line.

[Robert Simpson]

I am wondering what, if anything, did the Atco crew do to the track that was/is different then there regular bracket/test program? Based on what has been said, that they did everything they could to make the track safe. Therefore, the problem lies in the use/mixture of a different traction compound? Why is this question such a hard one to answer? I am sorry for those that wrecked and prayers go out to the ones hurt.

[Bobby Fazio]

Is an "Act of God" reason enough to be entitled to a (partial) refund if I can not get off work next Friday to make the rescheduled event that was not completed due to inclement weather? Just asking lol..