Who didn't see this coming? - Barton

[herbjr]

Originally Posted by John Duzac

David, sorry about the mishap. I beleive as long as they keep using PJ1 traction compound the problem will continue. Conditions will get much worst when the track surface gets above 100. All you need to do is just walk on the starting line and see if your shoe sticks to the track???? I am sure you have experienced a track like that. Ever since they started using PJ1 the starting line has not been sticky. This is a real problem for high HP cars. At No Problem, when you would walk on the track, it would pull your shoes off! In 2013, I have not noticed my shoes coming off and bald spots a plenty. The only thing different is everyone is using PJ1! That's what I noticed.

The problem is not PJ1, at Piedmont Regular Pro Mod racers run 3.80's in the 1/8 on PJ1 testing many times a month, there is a process to prep the track and NHRA does it before the pros run.