Ralph Latham track conditions!

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

No way will I ever buy that.

Its 100% true. With the caveat that running a cushion consistently is NOT easy. Running a tacky line with no character however is very easy.

[dirty-white-boy]

A little idea of what the track conditions were like. https://www.facebook.com/29485006062...9784154463163/

53 other cars didnt flip....when you drive like he did thats gonna happen

[Clayton_Wetter]

Its 100% true. With the caveat that running a cushion consistently is NOT easy. Running a tacky line with no character however is very easy.

It's not true. You are talking about only one aspect of a track and also about a track of limited character. The dry slick so called artists require a setup that gets more power to the ground and this is done by setup, not driver. Or not "only" driver.

[mcarter815]

You can't just mash the throttle and go on a dry slick track like you can a tacky track. Everyone feels like Superman on a tacky track.

[Clayton_Wetter]

Here is another idea for you. Don't attend

Now TS. That wasn't nice!!!!

[Clayton_Wetter]

You can't just mash the throttle and go on a dry slick track like you can a tacky track. Everyone feels like Superman on a tacky track.

Everyone gets to drive too!!! So you have to beat the drivers too, not just the track itself.

[lazyifoto]

I remember 10 years ago that the track prep seemed better and more consistent. .smoother

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

It's not true. You are talking about only one aspect of a track and also about a track of limited character. The dry slick so called artists require a setup that gets more power to the ground and this is done by setup, not driver. Or not "only" driver.

I raced very consistently for a good decade. I can tell you that keeping your tires from spinning and recognizing wheelspin is MUCH harder than letting it eat in high traction conditions.

A better setup can help you beat the other guy, but it is only worth a very tiny amount. On the other hand, if you have 75 more hp on a tacky track you eat their lunch.

[Clayton_Wetter]

I raced very consistently for a good decade. I can tell you that keeping your tires from spinning and recognizing wheelspin is MUCH harder than letting it eat in high traction conditions.

A better setup can help you beat the other guy, but it is only worth a very tiny amount. On the other hand, if you have 75 more hp on a tacky track you eat their lunch.

We both have our bias. It bet you would have liked to have that extra 75 horse. haha

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

We both have our bias. It bet you would have liked to have that extra 75 horse. haha

When I drove for other people some, I did. It was nice.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

You need to go back and read some old interviews from your hero Scott where he talks about qualifying heros at Eldora being in the way once racing started because they had courage and engine but no skill.

[davis2902]

A little idea of what the track conditions were like. https://www.facebook.com/29485006062...9784154463163/

That (not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)(not a nice word)pit hoop looks to be in bad shape......

[ImCryn2]

No way will I ever buy that.

lol most any driver will tell you the same thing. unless they are one of the throttle jockeys.

[ImCryn2]

You need to go back and read some old interviews from your hero Scott where he talks about qualifying heros at Eldora being in the way once racing started because they had courage and engine but no skill.

Bingo! When car and throttle control are required the good drivers finesse their way to the front.

[brsteg]

Drivers are no different than fans; if it isn't to suit them and their advantage they are going to b!tch about it.
Guy with big motor wants a heavy track, guy with a shock deal wants a slick track. Guy with both wants heads up format on a track that's hard to pass and easy on equipment.

I used to really like the hammer down tracks; but those don't produce good racing anymore and I blame aero more than anything. If it's completely slicked off and blowing dust, you can't get enough power down to make the moves you need to make and pass someone slower.

The best type of track going now for about any class is one that slicks off in the middle but has a slight cushion up top and a little moisture to find on the very bottom still.

About the only tracks that can produce this perfect racing surface are the tracks that rework the surface once or twice a night. Which means everyone b!tches about tractor shows and down time.