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The track is uniquely good because Mr. Helfrich can put together a fresh track in 15 minutes. I would think car owners and drivers would be happy with the track maintenance as it never gets truly rutted and rough. For fans, it stays relatively dust free and doesn’t get rubber down. I understand sometimes it makes for good racing for a track to evolve without work, but you can see that at almost any other track. Those that attempt TSS style maintenance usually can’t replicate it in a timely manner or really do it well.
This is no knock on LPS, because I enjoy the racing there as well, but on the double-header night a few weeks ago it became lockdown rubber and one lane. Not LPS’s fault as there were a lot of cars on the track in full daylight, including the first feature, where the problem was already in evidence. They tried to work it on more than one occasion, but they didn’t have the equipment to make it work and it took a long time.
The Helfrich’s have a system, and it works well for their track and makes it a unique venue. The fact that I can no longer get there early enough on race day to get the seating I prefer (that’s another rant for another time, but I’m tired of seeing people mark off 5, 10, or 15 seats for 2 or 3 people and coolers) tells me the fans like it pretty well.
With all that being said, it was a entertaining night. Cummins has that place down cold, but I was pleased to see Ballou get his mojo back. I think he had something for Cummins, but Kyle is just so very good in traffic. The midget feature was a bit wonky but it turned into a great race and finish. It was interesting to note the two drivers who complained about the track were 1-2 and fighting for the win at the line. Seemed like pretty good racing to me.
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