2021 Food City Dirt Race Pre Race Thread

[MikeInIllinois]

Almost need a road grader to turn that top layer of dirt (mud) over

 

[KTMLew01]

Less wheel spin. No windshield

Plus they do this every week. Tear-offs on face shields. Shaker screens in front of radiator.

 

[jws926]

Less wheel spin. No windshield

Interesting, they have less wheel spin?

 

[aunty dive]

The Late Models aren’t running close together.

 

[DanicaFreak]

Interesting, they have less wheel spin?

Seems like it

 

[KodiakRusty89]

I thought the race was at 8 (was watching golf/basketball) then got a text from my dad saying the trucks lasted a lap before they had to red flag it...lol. I'm hoping to see at least one lap of green.....

 

[Charlie Spencer]

The Late Models aren’t running close together.

Not now, but I assume they do at their own dirt races.

 

[MikeInIllinois]

At this point, might as well call off qualifying and do their best to get it race ready.

 

[jws926]

Haha, Bowyer photo bombing

 

[Charlie Spencer]

Less wheel spin. No windshield

Then my next question is, why is there a problem tonight when there hasn't been at Eldora? Or did the same problems happen there and I'm ignorant?

 

[KTMLew01]

The Late Models aren’t running close together.

No point in chancing running over each other.

 

[aunty dive]

Not now, but I assume they do at their own dirt races.

They certainly do.

This is by the hour.

 

[KTMLew01]

Then my next question is, why is there a problem tonight when there hasn't been at Eldora? Or did the same problems happen there and I'm ignorant?

What part of the track is too wet don't you get?

 

[aunty dive]

Then my next question is, why is there a problem tonight when there hasn't been at Eldora? Or did the same problems happen there and I'm ignorant?

Too much water.

 

[StandOnIt]

Stupid question - why do the Trucks have problems that the late models apparently don't?

air intakes that feed the radiators don't clog with mud as easily

Not now, but I assume they do at their own dirt races.

Look at the pic I'm sure you will figure it out. Right at the top of the 1 is where the air exhausts

 

[KTMLew01]

I thought the race was at 8 (was watching golf/basketball) then got a text from my dad saying the trucks lasted a lap before they had to red flag it...lol. I'm hoping to see at least one lap of green.....

Heat races.

 

[DanicaFreak]

Then my next question is, why is there a problem tonight when there hasn't been at Eldora? Or did the same problems happen there and I'm ignorant?

Different dirt. Eldora is at night isn’t it?

 

[DewChaser988]

Then my next question is, why is there a problem tonight when there hasn't been at Eldora? Or did the same problems happen there and I'm ignorant?

The track is soaked

 

[MikeInIllinois]

Then my next question is, why is there a problem tonight when there hasn't been at Eldora? Or did the same problems happen there and I'm ignorant?

It very rarely rained on race day at Eldora. A different time of year as well. They should have had held this off until June.

 

[DewChaser988]

Looking at how long it's going to take to get the track ready, and considering tommorrow, it's expected to rain all day,

See you guys on Monday

 

[Charlie Spencer]

What part of the track is too wet don't you get?

Do regular dirt tracks have the same problems? Do they experience these conditions, and do they have solutions?

 

[KTMLew01]

Raining again at track. This ain't gonna happen tonight.

 

[StandOnIt]

Sorry I am not getting it about Bubba's suit, it looks like he needs a hunting rifle in his hands. or driving for the Army

 

[Hotrod]

In a weird way the rain is our friend this weekend. Not only
will it improve the tracks raceability , it will keep the dust at
bay a little longer. Just hope we get some long dry windows.

My question is the windscreens. How many and what are
the maximum tearoffs one can have on the car. I am interested
to see if there will be vision issues.

I hate it when your fears come true.......

 

[KTMLew01]

Do regular dirt tracks have the same problems? Do they experience these conditions, and do they have solutions?

I surrender.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

air intakes that feed the radiators don't clog with mud as easily

Look at the pic I'm sure you will figure it out. Right at the top of the 1 is where the air exhausts
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Thanks. I thought the intake was located similar to a Cup or X car.

 

[MikeInIllinois]

Do regular dirt tracks have the same problems? Do they experience these conditions, and do they have solutions?

They simply don't race. The solution is called "see ya next week"

 

[StandOnIt]

Mother nature strikes again

 

[DewChaser988]

This is also why I'm a pavement guy.. With paved ovals, once they're dry, you're basically good to go

 

[Charlie Spencer]

It very rarely rained on race day at Eldora.

Thanks.

 

[Charlie Spencer]

They simply don't race. The solution is called "see ya next week"

Again, thanks. Other than a couple of broadcasts events and one trip to a dirt track 30+ years ago on a scorching summer evening, I'm new to this.

 

[MikeInIllinois]

Yes, you think it takes awhile to dry a pavement track.....you pretty much have to let mother nature dry a dirt track.
About all you can do is try and turn that top layer over and then let nature dry the track.

 

[DewChaser988]

Yes, you think it takes awhile to dry a pavement track.....you pretty much have to let mother nature dry a dirt track.
About all you can do is try and turn that top layer over and then let nature dry the track.

Yep, while on a paved oval, once the rain stops, send out the jet dryer, and the track will be ready in an hour or two

 

[JJ_14]

Drivers to their trucks.

I read this in NR2003 voice.

 

[KodiakRusty89]

Yes, you think it takes awhile to dry a pavement track.....you pretty much have to let mother nature dry a dirt track.

I was going to ask how humidity/dew points affect various dirt track compositions? I noticed the humidity is going to be in the 75-85% range and dew points in the 55-65 range until drier air moves in tomorrow evening.

I have to think they use various dirt setups around the country depending on the climate, time of year?

 

[Charlie Spencer]

I don't know how that sounds. I hear it as Eli Gold.

 

[KTMLew01]

I can't believe NASCAR hasn't bought a supply of KN95 masks for everyone. Put it on, take it off and adjust the nose to suit your face and never touch it after. I'm afraid it's more about politics than safety. The drivers don't want to wear them so use something they have to keep ****** with. Just trying to make a point. JMHO.

 

[MikeInIllinois]

I used to help prep dirt tracks. A decent amount of rain is good, because it makes the track nice and tacky, and you get good grip. That makes for a multi-groove track for the night. But there's a fine line when it reaches the point of too much rain. Bristol might be a nice track for racing if they can get it packed down.

Peeling off the mud is a slow, tedious process, especially on a half-mile. It can be time consuming.

 

[jws926]

Again, thanks. Other than a couple of broadcasts events and one trip to a dirt track 30+ years ago on a scorching summer evening, I'm new to this.

With Charlie here, the only thing I know about dirt racing is they race on what looks like a dirt type substance.

 

[kkfan91]

This is also why I'm a pavement guy.. With paved ovals, once they're dry, you're basically good to go

You've been bitching for 2 days will you just shut up already we know you don't like this.