Lawrenceburg Idea...

Charles Nungester · 8/27/08, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Go Fast

Nobody that runs the Burg want's to hear it, but they are going to have to adopt the DT3 tire rule if they want more cars.

I have heard teams say many times this year that they would go to the Burg, but don't want to buy an open tire that they can only run there.

That, along with the addntl tow cost from Indy makes it too costly.

JMO and I expect to get blasted for it, but that is what I have heard.

OK but the drivers from the Burg voted for the open tire rule? Should another vote be taken? DT3 and MC3? and harder? or remain open?

I just ask because your far from the first I've seen mention it but rest assured there are a fair number ot teams that want it.

Chuck

cecil98 · 8/27/08, 10:12 AM

I don't have a problem with a tire rule, especially now that the track is bigger and tends to get a little slick as the evening goes on. I just hate to see american racer get squeezed out but, if you're going to have the rule, it will probably have to be the hoosier tire.

motorhead748 · 8/27/08, 12:31 PM

did anybody think the car counts would stay where they were when they enlarged the track. Percieved or fact some people feel the bigger tracks will be harder on equipment (more expensive).

Dwight Clock · 8/27/08, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by motorhead748

did anybody think the car counts would stay where they were when they enlarged the track. Percieved or fact some people feel the bigger tracks will be harder on equipment (more expensive).

There was a tremendous amount of discussion on that this past winter with most feeling that it would adversely affect car counts. Add in the poor economy and the number of choices teams have on Saturdays and it is no surprise that the 'Burg is suffering in car count. Generally speaking car counts are down at most tracks. But I learned a long time ago that you don't need a whole lot of cars to have good racing.

itsanonwingthing · 8/27/08, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by motorhead748

did anybody think the car counts would stay where they were when they enlarged the track. Percieved or fact some people feel the bigger tracks will be harder on equipment (more expensive).

BIGGER IS BETTER!!!:confused:

I say tear it down after the checkered flag falls at Funfest and make it a 1/2 Mile!!:rolleyes::O:

Sandy Lowe · 8/27/08, 2:24 PM

Geez Keith don't say it quite so loud. Somebody from the City Council might hear you and take you up on it. :O: :O:

Eatin Dirt · 8/27/08, 2:27 PM

There is no doubt that the new track is harder on equipment. How many cars have you seen hit the wall coming out of turn 2 and busted up their cars. And I'm sure the larger track is harder on the motors as well. But, to sit and look at this place it is pretty awesome. Bob

1BIGracefan · 8/27/08, 3:08 PM

I have talked to several drivers and the word is the new Burg is not that much harder on motors than any other place in the state. The thing hurting stuff is the wall but it is what it is. Concrete doesnt move like air did at the old joint. I love the new Burg Just hate concrete is all.

cecil98 · 8/27/08, 4:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1BIGracefan

I have talked to several drivers and the word is the new Burg is not that much harder on motors than any other place in the state. The thing hurting stuff is the wall but it is what it is. Concrete doesnt move like air did at the old joint. I love the new Burg Just hate concrete is all.

Kyle, the new track definitly requires more fuel (5 gallons more per night for us) and is tougher on the rubber. Quite a few modified guys have blown motors and general consensus among that crowd is, it is tougher on motors. We broke a rocker arm in the heat last Saturday but, I'm not going to say it wouldn't have happened on the old quarter mile, as well. I guess the jury may still be out on that issue but, it is more expensive to go racing this year than it was last at the Burg.

Charles Nungester · 8/27/08, 4:20 PM

Can't speek for the racers but as a fan, The RACING both tacky and slick has been more exciting. Quite honestly three of the four shows I've seen were better than any show Id seen at ELDORA, EVER. Ive seen the so called low buget teams do well on it with a good setup and someone hanging it out on this track is just MIND BLOWINGLY AWESOME. I so look forward to Ballou doing it again this weekend! Just remember his and Stanbroughs tire problems at Sprint week were on DT'3s but that doesn't mean there wasn't other factors in it.

See you for the remaining sprint races at the Burg, Maybe Kokomo Clash but not fun fest.

Chuck

8/27/08, 4:20 PM	#20 Re: Lawrenceburg Idea...
Charles Nungester Senior Member Race Count This Year: 6 Race Count Last Year: 14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 22,018	Can't speek for the racers but as a fan, The RACING both tacky and slick has been more exciting. Quite honestly three of the four shows I've seen were better than any show Id seen at ELDORA, EVER. Ive seen the so called low buget teams do well on it with a good setup and someone hanging it out on this track is just MIND BLOWINGLY AWESOME. I so look forward to Ballou doing it again this weekend! Just remember his and Stanbroughs tire problems at Sprint week were on DT'3s but that doesn't mean there wasn't other factors in it. See you for the remaining sprint races at the Burg, Maybe Kokomo Clash but not fun fest. Chuck __________________ Charles Nungester

8/27/08, 10:12 AM	#12 Re: Lawrenceburg Idea...
cecil98 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,399	I don't have a problem with a tire rule, especially now that the track is bigger and tends to get a little slick as the evening goes on. I just hate to see american racer get squeezed out but, if you're going to have the rule, it will probably have to be the hoosier tire.

8/27/08, 12:31 PM	#13 Re: Lawrenceburg Idea...
motorhead748 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,128	did anybody think the car counts would stay where they were when they enlarged the track. Percieved or fact some people feel the bigger tracks will be harder on equipment (more expensive).

8/27/08, 2:24 PM	#16 Re: Lawrenceburg Idea...
Sandy Lowe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,713	Geez Keith don't say it quite so loud. Somebody from the City Council might hear you and take you up on it. :O: :O:

8/27/08, 2:27 PM	#17 Re: Lawrenceburg Idea...
Eatin Dirt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,919	There is no doubt that the new track is harder on equipment. How many cars have you seen hit the wall coming out of turn 2 and busted up their cars. And I'm sure the larger track is harder on the motors as well. But, to sit and look at this place it is pretty awesome. Bob

8/27/08, 3:08 PM	#18 Re: Lawrenceburg Idea...
1BIGracefan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,100	I have talked to several drivers and the word is the new Burg is not that much harder on motors than any other place in the state. The thing hurting stuff is the wall but it is what it is. Concrete doesnt move like air did at the old joint. I love the new Burg Just hate concrete is all.