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longtimefan
June 24, 2020 at 06:56:51 PM
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Posted By: MSPN on June 24 2020 at 06:03:45 PM

Most Late Model drivers would rather see a paved track,  as most of them usually are by the time feature rolls around for them.

 

An observation after one set of hot-laps tonite.  Has the track even been cut into or is it too hard, dang.  Not a big sheeps foot fan but have they ever used one to open up the Cement Palace.  Having said that I have no clue if the racing will be great or lousy tonite, got my fingers crossed though.  Strawberry man, any thoughts, lol?



I am not there or watching from anywhere. Looks like they are running in the 16's in time trials. They only get in the 15's on cool spring or fall nights. Contrary to the belief of some even sprint car drivers complain when it gets into the 15's.



MSPN
June 24, 2020 at 07:40:11 PM
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3 Hot Lap Sessions desguised as Heat Races although A-Aron made it interesting.  I did find a positive in the 4th heat, I hit the mute button, much better and Larson...  Hope the bottom comes in, 30 cars running the top is very uninteresting or entertaining...Agreeing with the strawman is somewhat scary, but he's right again....Stop calling it the Speed Palace on nights like this, it should be known as the Cement Palace as itis....



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June 24, 2020 at 07:52:36 PM
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Posted By: MSPN on June 24 2020 at 07:40:11 PM

3 Hot Lap Sessions desguised as Heat Races although A-Aron made it interesting.  I did find a positive in the 4th heat, I hit the mute button, much better and Larson...  Hope the bottom comes in, 30 cars running the top is very uninteresting or entertaining...Agreeing with the strawman is somewhat scary, but he's right again....Stop calling it the Speed Palace on nights like this, it should be known as the Cement Palace as itis....



I'm not sure.. But I think I just heard a guy from Texas say that turns one and two at Port Royal are the most fun in the sport?  and a guy from California who's name I forget say it's his new favorite track......   hmmmmmm..



MSPN
June 24, 2020 at 08:13:56 PM
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It's great for THEM and it sucks for US, Dash comments are generally fo the crew and track owner, you need to obviously hear a few more to catch the drift....



fiXXXer
June 24, 2020 at 11:18:07 PM
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Posted By: MSPN on June 24 2020 at 08:13:56 PM

It's great for THEM and it sucks for US, Dash comments are generally fo the crew and track owner, you need to obviously hear a few more to catch the drift....



I'll admit, I'd prefer it to be a LITTLE wetter than it was the past 3 races but one thing very few people don't understand is that the track has a ton of moisture in it. When the sun goes down, that moisture usually works back up through. If you walk the track after the races, you really notice it. Port isn't much fun when it's too wet. It's just hammer down and you won't see much passing but I do like it when it's a little wetter than it was tonight. That said, Larson put on a hell of a show at the end. It wasn't the best race I've ever seen there but it wasn't the worst. They can't all be great. One thing I definitely have noticed is that the bottom groove isn't as usable as it was a couple years ago. It's pretty much buzz the top and if you want to pass, it's slider or bust. I do prefer more side by side racing as opposed to sliding up the track and trying to pin someone against the tin and force them to lift. You're seeing a lot more of that shit the past 3 or so years. I personally think the banking and the reconfiguration has a lot to do with it but it could be as simple as not packing the bottom in as tight and/or a little more water on that part of the track.



MSPN
June 24, 2020 at 11:51:14 PM
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Well put Mr. Fix-it;  I saw 3 0r 4 very good races this year at Port a while back, lately slick to the fence, drivers like, fans hate.  Not much worse than single file racing in this oldtimer's opinion, one groove is not for me....



alum.427
June 25, 2020 at 05:25:53 AM
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Slow palace ? Macri was flying last night,  I saw good racing throughout the field until I fell asleep.  Dam recliner. 



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