Track Prep 101

mayor31 · 10/22/12, 7:09 PM

Boone Speedway in Iowa shows how to Prep a track in the middle of the show. In under 10 minutes. Tommy would be proud of these guys

tqracer65 · 10/22/12, 8:15 PM

It is a site to see. been there 2 times for the super nationals. they even have jet dryers at the track. Haven't saw them in action but have hear them. Was told to stay away when they are on the track, wonder why haha

SpfldMile · 10/22/12, 8:27 PM

I wonder if all of that is the track's equipment, or if some local farmers agree to help out. It is a well run operation, that's for sure.

Chris Nunn · 10/23/12, 12:43 PM

It all belongs to the track. When we were up there doing the Pay Per View for the Supernationals and talked to one of the prep crew guys. They also blew up the jet dryer

koolaid89 · 10/23/12, 1:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Nunn

It all belongs to the track. When we were up there doing the Pay Per View for the Supernationals and talked to one of the prep crew guys. They also blew up the jet dryer

JPM make a celebrity (I use that term loosely...) appearance?

Chris Nunn · 10/23/12, 1:08 PM

They made literally a half lap and it exploded.

kingmod5 · 10/23/12, 4:59 PM

What are the tractors pulling at the beginning? Are those just discs?

koolaid89 · 10/25/12, 12:41 PM

They ever run sprints there? Wonder how that woodchip / dirt surface would hold up to that type of power/tire combo... I'd think those RR's would make some gnarly ruts as loosely packed as that surface stays...

nathans1012 · 10/25/12, 1:39 PM

Seen that same video on 4m. This track staff could teach other tracks a thing or two on track prep.

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Spi-nex · 10/25/12, 7:54 PM

While it is a well ran track prep operation, that is hundreds of thousands of dollars of equipment that most "blue collar" tracks will never have the resources for.

10/22/12, 8:27 PM	#3 Re: Track Prep 101
SpfldMile Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,318	I wonder if all of that is the track's equipment, or if some local farmers agree to help out. It is a well run operation, that's for sure. __________________ For those about to rock, we salute you.

10/23/12, 12:43 PM	#4 Re: Track Prep 101
Chris Nunn Senior Member Race Count This Year: 20 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,123	It all belongs to the track. When we were up there doing the Pay Per View for the Supernationals and talked to one of the prep crew guys. They also blew up the jet dryer __________________ Chris Nunn 812-360-6711 nunnc812@gmail.com

10/23/12, 1:08 PM	#6 Re: Track Prep 101
Chris Nunn Senior Member Race Count This Year: 20 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,123	They made literally a half lap and it exploded. __________________ Chris Nunn 812-360-6711 nunnc812@gmail.com

10/25/12, 1:39 PM	#9
nathans1012 Senior Member Race Count This Year: 7 Race Count Last Year: 34 Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7,460	Seen that same video on 4m. This track staff could teach other tracks a thing or two on track prep. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2024 Season: Race 1 - April 20th Brownstown (Crate LM). Unlike many I don't discriminate on what racing I choose to watch.

10/22/12, 8:15 PM	#2 Re: Track Prep 101
tqracer65 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 211	It is a site to see. been there 2 times for the super nationals. they even have jet dryers at the track. Haven't saw them in action but have hear them. Was told to stay away when they are on the track, wonder why haha

10/23/12, 4:59 PM	#7 Re: Track Prep 101
kingmod5 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 114	What are the tractors pulling at the beginning? Are those just discs?

10/25/12, 12:41 PM	#8 Re: Track Prep 101
koolaid89 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 918	They ever run sprints there? Wonder how that woodchip / dirt surface would hold up to that type of power/tire combo... I'd think those RR's would make some gnarly ruts as loosely packed as that surface stays...

10/25/12, 7:54 PM	#10 Re: Track Prep 101
Spi-nex Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 408	While it is a well ran track prep operation, that is hundreds of thousands of dollars of equipment that most "blue collar" tracks will never have the resources for.