Just ran a race last night on a hammer down 3/8 mile track. Water temps were hovering around 250 for half of the race (about 10-12laps). The last two or three laps temperature started climbing and started pushing water the last lap. Pulled in and oil temperature gauge was pegged 300+ and water temp 270-280. Car was still running (no chirps or squeaks) and couldn’t find the water in the infield for over a minute. Finally got some water on the radiator and got the temp down but concerned we hurt something given the oil temps. What are things to check? Leak down? Compression check? Send to a certified engine builder for health check of bearings/pistons/ring? Sell it and move on? Lol Never had an overheating problem before tonight. E85. GM 19” fan and shroud. Double bypass radiator. Car was so fast we just couldn’t help ourselves. Started 12th in a 23 car field and finished second against a bunch of super late models. Only guys making to top work. Nose was sealed off so well...likely our issue. Appreciate any help in advance.
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