So they're moving Solo2 Nationals...
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So they're moving Solo2 Nationals...
... to Heartland Park for 2006. I'm guessing the venue will be asphalt.
http://www.scca.com/News/News.asp?Ref=300
Any thoughts as to how this may affect a class like SM with a wide variety of cars? I'm wondering if my FWD (though lightweight..) SM Honda will be rendered less competitive on asphalt than on concrete. I love the grip concrete has to offer, but have actually driven on some asphalt surfaces that were nearly comparable.
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http://www.scca.com/News/News.asp?Ref=300
Any thoughts as to how this may affect a class like SM with a wide variety of cars? I'm wondering if my FWD (though lightweight..) SM Honda will be rendered less competitive on asphalt than on concrete. I love the grip concrete has to offer, but have actually driven on some asphalt surfaces that were nearly comparable.
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Re: So they're moving Solo2 Nationals... (fsp31)
If the right kind of asphalt is down, grip should almost be as high.
I personally don't mind the switch. Street tires seem to like asphalt better anyways
And at least we won't need to worry about the military kicking us out (like in 01).
I personally don't mind the switch. Street tires seem to like asphalt better anyways
And at least we won't need to worry about the military kicking us out (like in 01).
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Re: So they're moving Solo2 Nationals... (Todd00)
Yeah, I guess Kumhos seem to like asphalt pretty well compared to Hoosiers also. Hmmm.... This may spell some relief to my tire budget! 
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Re: So they're moving Solo2 Nationals... (fsp31)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fsp31 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah, I guess Kumhos seem to like asphalt pretty well compared to Hoosiers also. Hmmm.... This may spell some relief to my tire budget! </TD></TR></TABLE>
i would think that asphalt chews up tires more than concrete. i autoX in concrete and my tires (azenis) are always "shreaded" after a good pratice run. but when i bought tires (azenis) and rims from someone who autoX on concrete...they were super smooth!
</TD></TR></TABLE>i would think that asphalt chews up tires more than concrete. i autoX in concrete and my tires (azenis) are always "shreaded" after a good pratice run. but when i bought tires (azenis) and rims from someone who autoX on concrete...they were super smooth!
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Re: So they're moving Solo2 Nationals... (typer_801)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by typer_801 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Only problem with the move is it pushes out the date to the end of September. Weather might become more on an issue.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Topeka, KS almanac info
Sept 24 Sept 14
Temp
Mean 65 69
Avg High 78 81
Avg Low 53 57
Rec High 93 (1984) 104 (1893)
Rec Low 31 (1989) 34 (1890)
Precip
Avg .12 .13
Record 2.53 (1973) 3.38 (1901)
Sunrise ~7:12AM ~7:02AM
Sunset ~7:15PM ~7:33PM
Day Length ~12:00hr ~12:30hr
Topeka, KS almanac info
Sept 24 Sept 14
Temp
Mean 65 69
Avg High 78 81
Avg Low 53 57
Rec High 93 (1984) 104 (1893)
Rec Low 31 (1989) 34 (1890)
Precip
Avg .12 .13
Record 2.53 (1973) 3.38 (1901)
Sunrise ~7:12AM ~7:02AM
Sunset ~7:15PM ~7:33PM
Day Length ~12:00hr ~12:30hr
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Re: So they're moving Solo2 Nationals... (KC)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KC »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Topeka, KS almanac info
Sept 24 Sept 14
Temp
Mean 65 69
Avg High 78 81
Avg Low 53 57
Rec High 93 (1984) 104 (1893)
Rec Low 31 (1989) 34 (1890)
Precip
Avg .12 .13
Record 2.53 (1973) 3.38 (1901)
Sunrise ~7:12AM ~7:02AM
Sunset ~7:15PM ~7:33PM
Day Length ~12:00hr ~12:30hr</TD></TR></TABLE>
AND... I may FINALLY be able to go and get my *** kicked even worse!
WOOO HOOO!
(School would be underway for almost a month by then.)
AWESOME NEWS.
Sept 24 Sept 14
Temp
Mean 65 69
Avg High 78 81
Avg Low 53 57
Rec High 93 (1984) 104 (1893)
Rec Low 31 (1989) 34 (1890)
Precip
Avg .12 .13
Record 2.53 (1973) 3.38 (1901)
Sunrise ~7:12AM ~7:02AM
Sunset ~7:15PM ~7:33PM
Day Length ~12:00hr ~12:30hr</TD></TR></TABLE>
AND... I may FINALLY be able to go and get my *** kicked even worse!
WOOO HOOO!
(School would be underway for almost a month by then.)
AWESOME NEWS.
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Re: So they're moving Solo2 Nationals... (Todd00)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If the right kind of asphalt is down, grip should almost be as high.
I personally don't mind the switch. Street tires seem to like asphalt better anyways And at least we won't need to worry about the military kicking us out (like in 01).</TD></TR></TABLE>
Will that push Runoffs a week later also? Maybe they will go back to the original October dates?
(We were not kicked out in 2001. We voluntarily left the site)
I personally don't mind the switch. Street tires seem to like asphalt better anyways
And at least we won't need to worry about the military kicking us out (like in 01).</TD></TR></TABLE>Will that push Runoffs a week later also? Maybe they will go back to the original October dates?
(We were not kicked out in 2001. We voluntarily left the site)
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