MidgetTodd Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Well at least NASCAR doesn't race in the rain. I see what you did there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Eldora is a blast, we try to go every other year to the Prelude to the dream. Good times!!Yep Eldora is legit. The prelube is cool but those guys aren't the true "pros" of dirt anymore, they were once though. The pro dirt trackers that make a living in the sport run 2-3 seconds faster than the Prelube, now that's crazy.But the cause is good, however just FYI, it's done now. Dream and World are now 3 day events, no more Prelube. And yes, Napcar races road course in the rain, and agreeing with Midget, there's no really great places to pass at Mid O, track is pretty narrow actually for 2 wide, but then again, road courses they just move you...Dad and his crew(what we all became) used to go to Watkins annually, I need to make it up there soon with him before he cant go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 This could be good comedy, I'm in!Also, maybe they'll jack the pavement up bad enough that we'll get a repave with asphalt that can handle moisture... :dreamingThe STT staff told me long ago that the sealer used on the current asphalt is designed to reduce dry grip by a certain degree, so that the Le Mans series cars and other "hyper-exotics" lose traction before pulling the pavement to the point that it ripples.That actually extends the life of the pavement, and as long as it's consistent, I don't mind it while riding. The rain is an obvious problem and trade-off, but when investing that much money into a facility, I understand and support their logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c7fx Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 This could be good comedy, I'm in!Also, maybe they'll jack the pavement up bad enough that we'll get a repave with asphalt that can handle moisture... :dreamingActually the Indy cars do more damage to the corners. It was very noticeable the day after they were there couple years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CephasGT Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Good point. Either way, I'm sure there has to be a better solution than the one they're using. The dry traction isn't even all that great any more, especially in the sealer puddles in the Keyhole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojOH Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 http://www.nationwide.nascar.com/nationwide-series/news/121113/2013-nationwide-schedule-released/index.htmlI'm in. Hellz yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CephasGT Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 HA! Awesome! Now let's see how much tickets are going to be, and if they build any new grandstands... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Saw it a bunch of other places too. I hope I am wrong and it happens, as long as I don't have a dirt show that weekend or a bike race, I'd be there for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Aug 17th is the date !I'll be going for sure ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailwood Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I've never been interested in NASCAR before, but that might be interesting. Looks like it's the weekend of MotoGP in Indy though, so unless something really weird happens, I'm already committed for that weekend.At the very least I'm glad that Mid-O might have an event that could rekindle interest in the track and (maybe) help out the AMA attedance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 (edited) Based on what I'd seen back in the days of when stock cars raced at the Trans-Am circuit at Mid Ohio, the China Beach sand trap off the end of the straight will fill up with cars that failed to slow and turn. It used to be a grass field.edit: Oh yeah, and Nationwide (Busch) races I've been to weren't too crowded. They didn't sell out. Makes a nice race. Edited November 13, 2012 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CephasGT Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Ah wth, didn't realize it was the same weekend as Indy! That kinda sucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachic Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 NASCAR - The National American Society for Crazy Alcoholic Rednecks!!!!But I def wouldnt mind going with some people. I think it would be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHill Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Alcoholic, I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I love Mid Ohio and I love Nascar. I go to the ALMS/ Indy weekend at Mid Ohio and even watch the K&N Pro Series at Columbus Motor Speedway. I will definitely be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Based on what I'd seen back in the days of when stock cars raced at the Trans-Am circuit at Mid Ohio, the China Beach sand trap off the end of the straight will fill up with cars that failed to slow and turn. It used to be a grass field.edit: Oh yeah, and Nationwide (Busch) races I've been to weren't too crowded. They didn't sell out. Makes a nice race.Were you there for the first Indy race, guy died right there. Went straight before there was sand and through the wall into a small group of 2-3 trees. Dad was right accross the Esse's and saw the whole thing.Also there is an old part of track in the back, thunder valley, used to have a straight there up the hill without the turns, guy hit 1 head on and died shortly after opening season. They added turns and made it more difficult in the rear portion. The old track portion is still visible if you know where to look.Just curious as not too many people know about all of this. Some of the stories from Dad out there are nuts, same with Watkins, MI, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRMN8TR Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Well it's official. Got the Mid-O email this morning titled "NASCAR Nationwide Series to Mid-Ohio" announcing a 3 year deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Yep same here, I am very glad I was wrong here, just hope it turns out as well as they hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Same weekend as MotoGP. I'd rather be in Indy. I see this as being nothing more that a parade with a lot of yellow flags. Mid-Ohio only has 1 true passing spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CephasGT Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Depends on if they run the chicane or not. If they don't, the entrance to the Keyhole can work as well.But yeah. No way in hell I'm missing MotoGP to go to a NASCAR race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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