What type of tracks do the sprint usually run on

okienonwingfan · 8/15/08, 12:47 PM

There is a debate on the oklahoma racing board I visit about which track put on a better show a smooth track or a rough track. Granted I do know that a smooth track will allow the drivers not to dodge holes. I was just wondering what do the tracks up there normally look like. Are they normally smooth or are they rough. I do remember watch a I think it was a Indiana sprint week race that had rutts the size of the Grand Cayon in it.

Knoke77 · 8/15/08, 1:32 PM

In my opinion it really depends on what kind of sprint race that you are at. If it's a USAC race it doesnt matter what the track conditions are like you are going to get a good race. If it is a local show you are going to see a few drivers run good anywhere on the track but will see many that do not know how to navigate the ruts and still be fast.

I preferred a somewhat heavy rough track that you could get aggressive with. Those are fun. I especially preferred those compared to a heavy smooth track where everyone is the same speed.

okienonwingfan · 8/15/08, 2:41 PM

The reason I asked this question is that Wed night in Okc the track was a bit rough IMO nothing really to bad. It did get some of the cars upset but I always thought that if you were at this level or above you should be able to handle it. I talked to an ASCS official and he said Darland thought it was fine Wed. night. I guess last night at Creek from what I have heard the track was smooth, I dont know didnt go. Well some of the people on the other board are claiming that Thurs night show was overall better b/c the track was smoother allowing more passing for the cars and more grooves to run in.

Being that most of these guys race up there I was wondering if it is somthing that is a moot issue to them or is there really something to it. The Moot issue meaning that these guys see it everyday so it is somthing they are use to.

8/15/08, 12:47 PM	#1 What type of tracks do the sprint usually run on
okienonwingfan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 269	There is a debate on the oklahoma racing board I visit about which track put on a better show a smooth track or a rough track. Granted I do know that a smooth track will allow the drivers not to dodge holes. I was just wondering what do the tracks up there normally look like. Are they normally smooth or are they rough. I do remember watch a I think it was a Indiana sprint week race that had rutts the size of the Grand Cayon in it.

8/15/08, 1:32 PM	#2 Re: What type of tracks do the sprint usually run on
Knoke77 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 381	In my opinion it really depends on what kind of sprint race that you are at. If it's a USAC race it doesnt matter what the track conditions are like you are going to get a good race. If it is a local show you are going to see a few drivers run good anywhere on the track but will see many that do not know how to navigate the ruts and still be fast. I preferred a somewhat heavy rough track that you could get aggressive with. Those are fun. I especially preferred those compared to a heavy smooth track where everyone is the same speed.

8/15/08, 2:41 PM	#3 Re: What type of tracks do the sprint usually run on
okienonwingfan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 269	The reason I asked this question is that Wed night in Okc the track was a bit rough IMO nothing really to bad. It did get some of the cars upset but I always thought that if you were at this level or above you should be able to handle it. I talked to an ASCS official and he said Darland thought it was fine Wed. night. I guess last night at Creek from what I have heard the track was smooth, I dont know didnt go. Well some of the people on the other board are claiming that Thurs night show was overall better b/c the track was smoother allowing more passing for the cars and more grooves to run in. Being that most of these guys race up there I was wondering if it is somthing that is a moot issue to them or is there really something to it. The Moot issue meaning that these guys see it everyday so it is somthing they are use to.