Restrictors...smaller tire idea (already mentioned)...&/or mandated PSI minimums; are all simple low cost solutions not too many like to recognize...if the series has wings, what about standing them up at a certain fixed angle so they slow straightway speed??? Higher weight rules (NOT so that we are bolting on LBS of led, but maybe just not skimping in certain areas...thicker panels in lower the "cockpit" area, etc...)...nerf bar/bumper thickness/size rules...etc...
Originally Posted by davidm:
Less water make the track dry and slick. Make the right rear tire smaller and harder.
Making big/ fast race tracks slick to the fence doesn't make them safer and a lot of times creates more chance for cars to collect each other. The big issue many times is vision. Whether it is the sun during the day (way worse with dust), lighting at night, or banking/ blind spots that create a delayed reaction. Eldora, TH, Port Royal all suck during the day due to sun and if dusty are way worse. Good track lighting, a quick flag men and multiple officials on the radio make a big difference.
Originally Posted by grader47:
What should a racetrack do if when talking to different racing series trying to schedule events they tell you the drivers say it's too fast? Changing the track is not really viable
People have different opinions on what makes it dangerous, but if the DRIVERS say its too fast, that's worth listening to....
I asked Bobby Grim one time if he thought Langhorne was too dangerous. He simply stated that no track was too dangerous. He said that the throttle in these things works both ways. A guy can let off if he wants. I don't think Mr. Grim ever let off though.
