THE CLASH

[Revman]

Didn't see a thread, so I decided to start one.....

 

[Revman]

Can they run in these temps?

 

[HoneyBadger]

Can they run in these temps?

I’m betting they push it up to Sunday afternoon.

I’ve never seen a prolonged period of cold like this in the time I’ve lived in North Carolina.

 

[Revman]

I’m betting they push it up to Sunday afternoon.

I’ve never seen a prolonged period of cold like this in the time I’ve lived in North Carolina.

Would love to hear from a Toyota engine tuner with regard to what they have to do....must be different I would think. Fascinating stuff.

 

[StandOnIt]

studded snow tires. Goodyear?

 

[StandOnIt]

Would love to hear from a Toyota engine tuner with regard to what they have to do....must be different I would think. Fascinating stuff.

I'm sure the Yotas have a snow spec motor.

 

[Revman]

I'm sure the Yotas have a snow spec motor.

WE are always ready.

 

[MRM]

This is what you get when you run in North Carolina in early February. Heck, it's even going to be cold in Florida this week.

 

[Revman]

Rudy Fogle says that the tune will be much different to get heat in the motor.....brakes could be prone to cracking with the heat and then drastic cooling.....biggest problem will be to get the tires to stick--lowest temp would be 40.....let 'em rip tater chip......should be fun and interesting.

 

[Conover]

Didn't see a thread, so I decided to start one.....

Welp..I didn’t see yours so started another one . Mods please remove mine.

Obviously this brings up the intelligence level of scheduling a race in a cold weather state for early February. Got lucky previously, but that bet is running craps this year. High of 22, low of 16. Anyone going from the forum gang?

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[LewTheShoe]

I'm sure the Yotas have a snow spec motor.

Hmmm. Number 11 leading the pack. Denny, is that you?

 

[StandOnIt]

Good idea to run Bowman Gray clockwise also.

 

[rd45usa]

Can they run in these temps?

Coldest race on record.

 

[rd45usa]

Not sounding good.

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[wi_racefan]

I have no doubt they can have they track ready if they want to, its just a matter of how much they want it.

Back in 94 when penske was developing the beast motor they melted snow on the old Nazareth speedway just so he could "secretly" develop that motor.

 

[HoneyBadger]

Not sounding good.

It's Monday.

The weekend forecast is problematic though. Best case scenario, it's going to be the coldest race NASCAR's ever held.

 

[Revman]

I have no doubt they can have they track ready if they want to, its just a matter of how much they want it.

Back in 94 when penske was developing the beast motor they melted snow on the old Nazareth speedway just so he could "secretly" develop that motor.

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If you haven't read the book, "The Beast", I highly recommend it. Roger Penske is a madman. Love him!

 

[Revman]

It's only going to be 80 in LA Sunday. You can run in 80. In a football stadium. If ya wanted to....

 

[Revman]

They ain't running. No way.

 

[StandOnIt]

Got to be aware that the parking lot could be crawling with slip and fall lawyers if it is slick.

 

[hmmm298]

This should be the Snowball Derby.

 

[StandOnIt]

Hmmm. Number 11 leading the pack. Denny, is that you?

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Hamlin in the lead with Jones's and Carl's old sponsor on the car. Definitely a sno-spec motor under the hood.

 

[DanicaFreak]

Colder weather does mean more hp

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[Greg]

 

[MRM]

Colder weather does mean more hp

That doesn't mean much on a tiny track.

 

[HoneyBadger]

First, can we please merge the two threads? @nascarwoman

Second, forecast for most of NC is deteriorating by the minute.

Looking like 7-11” of snow into Sunday AM for Winston right now and temps on Sunday being in the teens.

 

[wi_racefan]

If you haven't read the book, "The Beast", I highly recommend it. Roger Penske is a madman. Love him!

It's a great book, but underlines that without a spending cap there is no end to the amount of money teams will spend to win.

They spent a crazy amount of money on a motor to run just one race. I can't imagine that using the Concord to shuttle parts back and forth across the pond was exactly cheap lol!

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[StandOnIt]

 

[Blaze]

Coldest race on record.
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This getting posted and Andy not telling us Mark Martin is the 1990 Champion.

 

[DIDIT]

Coldest race on record.
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I seem to recall a rescheduled New Hampshire race back in the early 2000's that was run in November with cold temps, maybe in the 20s.

 

[StandOnIt]

Just me but I would think rain, sleet or snow would be more of a problem than cold temperatures.

 

[Greg]

Just me but I would think rain, sleet or snow would be more of a problem than cold temperatures.

The SNOWVAL

 

[Naitch]

This getting posted and Andy not telling us Mark Martin is the 1990 Champion.

 

[kkfan91]

Put some chains on, stud the tires, and teach some southerners to drive in weather.

 

[Spotter22]

I’m betting they push it up to Sunday afternoon.

I’ve never seen a prolonged period of cold like this in the time I’ve lived in North Carolina.

We ran Greenville SC ( K&N Series) after it snowed all day then cleared up. It was in the 20's and absolutely the worst race I ever spotted. So my point is they will stick to the schedule if possible. Those boys better bundle up and have the heated Jackets Charged up.

 

[Spotter22]

Rudy Fogle says that the tune will be much different to get heat in the motor.....brakes could be prone to cracking with the heat and then drastic cooling.....biggest problem will be to get the tires to stick--lowest temp would be 40.....let 'em rip tater chip......should be fun and interesting.

Grip will be almost non existent. BGS is bad enough on a hot day, this will be interesting to say the least