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10/5/14, 11:58 AM   #13
Re: Salem ???
richie
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Originally Posted by Racer12 View Post
So with the new asphalt did we get a NTR? How fast in MPH?

Bob
The track was only repaved through turns three and four. Helberg's quick lap was about a full second slower than Gerster's track record at 13.5 seconds. I would say that that had more to do with the frigid temperatures more than the new pavement did.

Most importantly, the new pavement produced side-by-side racing through turns three and four that I have never really seen there before. Cars could get a run going into three, run side-by-side through the entire corner, and complete the pass. It was a great investment with the repaving because it produced an entertaining race. Heck, the stock cars put on a spectacular race too!
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