Ralph Latham track conditions!

[ZERO25]

That doesn’t tell me much... Jason Jameson could do that on a smooth track


Exactly.....looks like Jasons normal body parts!

[zyoung25]

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......

It bent the window bars, and mashed the left front corner down. The Swartz cars have a really tall cage, which was a really good thing here. Other than that, the car wasn't hurt too awful bad. Some suspension and body.

[JabberJaws83]

Spring 50 back around 01 or so was ungodly bad and I can't possibly imagine this was worse. There was rut in 1 & 2 that when they put RR in it it was up to decking almost. That race used to be don't miss event and drew 70 cars but unfortunately since has steadily declined

I was at that race, it wasn’t as bad but man it was close. I miss the old black ice day at Florence.

[JabberJaws83]

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

No doubt, you could see it coming the whole heat race. “I always try to go for it”, that got you into a backup car and your primary tour to he!!

[Matt49]

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

It isn't "bias" and I don't know why you insist on arguing this topic with people that have actually raced dirt cars for years and years. You poll 1000 drivers on which condition is more challenging as a driver and you won't get 5 tell you tacky.
You could train a monkey to stand on the gas and point the steering wheel. Managing traction in slick conditions takes real skill and that isn't just throttle control. There's a lot more to it.

In heavy conditions, the car that is most reliable (read: maintained properly) and with the most power is going to win. In slick conditions, the car with the best driver and the most balanced setup is going to win. These are facts. Not opinions or bias.

[Clayton_Wetter]

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

Can they come out and admit the REAL reasons for wanting the "lite" tracks though. No.

[Clayton_Wetter]

It isn't "bias" and I don't know why you insist on arguing this topic with people that have actually raced dirt cars for years and years. You poll 1000 drivers on which condition is more challenging as a driver and you won't get 5 tell you tacky.
You could train a monkey to stand on the gas and point the steering wheel. Managing traction in slick conditions takes real skill and that isn't just throttle control. There's a lot more to it.

In heavy conditions, the car that is most reliable (read: maintained properly) and with the most power is going to win. In slick conditions, the car with the best driver and the most balanced setup is going to win. These are facts. Not opinions or bias.

I don't insist on arguing, you guys start it. I just give an opinion and some of you can't have it. Go ahead and lecture me, it doesn't really prove anything. I can say with confidence that there with be a lot more people in the stands watching if race tracks did a better job of track prep also. I know many people that have given up and quit going through the years. And I don't go too often myself anymore. So keep insisting on dry slick and dust and some day maybe nobody will be left to watch or to pay and support you.

[genericracefan]

It takes way more skill to drive in the slick than it does in the hammer down stuff.

Then they should go asphalt racing. This is dirt racing.

[MI Dirt Fan]

It seems as though a race car driver especially one that drives on dirt should be able to adapt to changing tracks conditions. Usually the best ones that do are the ones that are competing for a win each time.

[JabberJaws83]

Then they should go asphalt racing. This is dirt racing.

They needed dirt BIKES last night.

[No_Weak_Links]

Then they should go asphalt racing. This is dirt racing.

I agree with this, but it's not that simple....just ask Scott....the money is made in the slick. All you have to do is look at the crown jewels (for the most part)....why do you think his cars are designed the way they are? Why do you have to drive them straight? More times than not, when big money is on the line, the track is slick as glass and everybody is looking for grip.

[TS FAN]

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

i can't stand these characters that don't seem to know why national series have provisionals. So according to this guy. nascar stinks, dirt late model series that give provisionals stink and tracks that get a lot of rain on them stink. LOL one has to wonder if he shouldn't find another sport

[MI Dirt Fan]

Does Nascar still use provisionals with the elimination qualifying format? (Serious question)

[No_Weak_Links]

I don't insist on arguing, you guys start it. I just give an opinion and some of you can't have it. Go ahead and lecture me, it doesn't really prove anything. I can say with confidence that there with be a lot more people in the stands watching if race tracks did a better job of track prep also. I know many people that have given up and quit going through the years. And I don't go too often myself anymore. So keep insisting on dry slick and dust and some day maybe nobody will be left to watch or to pay and support you.

Plenty of tracks are "dry slick" that turn black and slick from top to bottom with zero dust....when these tracks (Eldora, Florence, Talladega, Senoia, Dixie, etc....) are right, they slick off, turn black, and have no dust what so ever.

[Matt49]

I don't insist on arguing, you guys start it. I just give an opinion and some of you can't have it. Go ahead and lecture me, it doesn't really prove anything. I can say with confidence that there with be a lot more people in the stands watching if race tracks did a better job of track prep also. I know many people that have given up and quit going through the years. And I don't go too often myself anymore. So keep insisting on dry slick and dust and some day maybe nobody will be left to watch or to pay and support you.

No you started it when you said that you would "never buy that" slick conditions are more difficult for a driver. And now you've changed the subject to what conditions the fans want to see in an attempt to bring it back to your perspective. Which further proves my point - you have no idea what condition is more difficult to drive in because you A) haven't driven yourself and B) haven't talked to many drivers about this topic. If you have done either, you would know that this is not really debatable.