rogeru
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Post by rogeru on Jun 7, 2014 16:43:44 GMT -8
I went to BPR today (June 7) to try some minor changes I made to my cars. The cars ran better and the track seemed to be in very good condition, at least for my cars and driving. Track condition/preparation seems to be very important to a cars driveability, wonder what it's going to be like for the enduro? Have to get there early that day to get things adjusted.
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Post by darkron9 on Jun 8, 2014 7:39:10 GMT -8
Good plan Roger. I've learned the hard way that testing on a non hardbody race day can give me mixed results. Some days the track is so lightly glued, the cars tend to slip and slide everywhere. Other days, especially after the Flexi NASCAR races on Thursday, the track can be very well glued.
Keith has told me that the gluing for regular hardbody racing is different from the Flexi cars. So the best way is to show up early on race day and go from there. The enduro race will be a diffrent challenge as the glue may "wear out" over the course of the race. Perhaps a car that is setup a tick tight might be the best compromise.
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Post by Keith Tanaka on Jun 8, 2014 10:20:33 GMT -8
I remember racing in a 4 hour enduro for 1/32 retro type cars on the BPR flat track a few years ago and the traction was very good. As the race progressed, the track surface became consistent as the tire rubber replaces the light spray glue. Traction should not be a problem during the enduro. The traction should be consistent especially after a heat or two. It should be easy for all teams to adjust their cars traction (tire change?) if necessary, but I do think traction will not be a problem. Tire wear, motor wear and car damage during the enduro will be bigger factors.
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