Kevin makes a good point in the comparison of lower horsepower engines running under half-mile tracks versus the higher hp engines and running larger ovals.

Using our Gaerte as an example , the engine produced 330 hp at 7800 rpm. The valve train was less compromised with the use of a milder camshaft. There were a couple of ways to go and the other cam was said to "slam" the valves in the closed position putting additional stress on valve seats , stems and springs. Many others would have gone the other way for a little more top-end.

The question has always been , "how fast do you want to go ? ... how much money do you want to spend ?".

I would like to ask Kevin and others knowledgeable this question ....

Anderson Speedway as a short track , and where midgets have routinely run 30 lap features ; add 12 hot laps and a 8 lap heat , your total laps run are usually 50. Now consider the Anderson 400 lapper ... this is the equivalent of 8 races ! Will the non-freshened engines even make the distance and will everyone need a re-build otherwise upon the conclusion of the event ?

I've heard some say that they may forego the event for that reason ...

Paul Gray

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