Jason Miller from Maryland International Raceway posted earlier that he was notified that PJ1 traction compound was going to be hit with a 50% price increase. From $1000 a drum to $1500 a drum.
Now I know most bracket events don’t over due it with the use of traction compound but this does make me question how this will affect tracks across the country for the season.
It’s no wonder we’re seeing more and more No Prep style events as it’s a win win for the track. Less expense in traction compound and less work for track employees, not to mention the increase in income from spectators.
Sure would like to see things with racing get back to “normal”, but hell, what is normal anymore?
I guess we’ll be lucky if no more tracks close.
January 05, 2023, 08:31 PM
WHOMPWHOMP
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Originally posted by Fabman: Jason Miller from Maryland International Raceway posted earlier that he was notified that PJ1 traction compound was going to be hit with a 50% price increase. From $1000 a drum to $1500 a drum.
Now I know most bracket events don’t over due it with the use of traction compound but this does make me question how this will affect tracks across the country for the season.
It’s no wonder we’re seeing more and more No Prep style events as it’s a win win for the track. Less expense in traction compound and less work for track employees, not to mention the increase in income from spectators.
Sure would like to see things with racing get back to “normal”, but hell, what is normal anymore?
I guess we’ll be lucky if no more tracks close.
You would be surprised how much some of our local tracks use
January 05, 2023, 09:11 PM
Big Steve
Everything in this world has gone up, tracks just need to raise the cost of every tech card $10, that should easily cover the cost. Drag racing is an expensive hobby, $10 ain't shyt
January 05, 2023, 09:17 PM
Fabman
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Originally posted by Big Steve: Everything in this world has gone up, tracks just need to raise the cost of every tech card $10, that should easily cover the cost. Drag racing is an expensive hobby, $10 ain't shyt
Agreed!
January 06, 2023, 05:20 AM
1320racer
quote:
Originally posted by Big Steve: Everything in this world has gone up, tracks just need to raise the cost of every tech card $10, that should easily cover the cost. Drag racing is an expensive hobby, $10 ain't shyt
quoted for the truth and I have no concern, I can get down any track
January 06, 2023, 06:39 AM
CURTIS REED
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Originally posted by Big Steve: Everything in this world has gone up, tracks just need to raise the cost of every tech card $10, that should easily cover the cost. Drag racing is an expensive hobby, $10 ain't shyt
Totally agree with this. I can't wait to see all the crying when they do locally here. Every thread that ever starts about what the track can do to make things better ends up with people saying, "free spectator entry and $10 tech cards". LOL I don't know why dragstrips are supposed to be the only businesses that don't make money?
There are going to be lots of test and tunes that aren't prepped or only have one lane prepped.
January 06, 2023, 06:46 AM
Holytown
I think Jeffers has started manufacturing his own traction compound.
Wonder what the cost of it will be VS PJ1 and VP
January 06, 2023, 09:31 AM
TomR
Was there a problem before NASCAR started spraying their tracks each week. It's incredible how much traction compound they use now.
72 Nova "Hooptie"
January 06, 2023, 11:11 AM
RPROGAS
If more racers learned how to manage getting down a track this would be less of a problem and multiple drums of PJ-1 would be less necessary.
I mean how many electronic traction devices do you need, and you still can't get from "A" to "B" without visiting "C" (the guardrail)?
Get a grip, no pun intended.
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January 06, 2023, 01:17 PM
Tom396
The closest (still in operation) track to me has never gone back to prepping their surface, since "the shortage" began. It is all no prep now. They are still running both no prep grudge/heads up and no prep bracket racing. It can be a bit more challenging, but I still go, and enjoy myself. Take care. Tom Worthington
If it seems that bracket racing has gotten too expensive for you, maybe you are just doing it wrong.
January 06, 2023, 10:55 PM
Alaskaracer
That's never really concerned me. I just pay the entry fee and go play. I've also learned how to get down marginal tracks and race at one, so it's not a big deal.....just can't put the car on kill all the time....
Mark Goulette Owner/Driver of the Livin' The Dream Racing dragster www.livinthedreamracing.com "Speed kills but it's better than going slow!" Authorized Amsoil Retailer
January 07, 2023, 11:00 AM
ferndaleflyer
As I said before, set it up to work on the worst track you can find and it will always work. No matter the prep.
January 07, 2023, 11:27 AM
B KING
I'm willing to pay more, but in my opinion our track uses too much glue. What are the options: shorten the distance raced, less prep or no prep; I don't really care, I'll race or have raced everything above! What I found the most interesting was bracket racing 300'.
2BKING will bracket race!
1980 Camaro Taking the Best Working Small Tire Shyt Box & making it Greater Than Before! 3000 lbs. Pump Gas 436
January 07, 2023, 12:22 PM
1320racer
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Originally posted by ferndaleflyer: As I said before, set it up to work on the worst track you can find and it will always work. No matter the prep.
Quoted for the truth
January 07, 2023, 04:13 PM
markemark
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As I said before, set it up to work on the worst track you can find and it will always work. No matter the prep.
Agreed!!! If you’re having problems just hold 5 if you need it. Many use this method even when they don’t need it.
January 07, 2023, 05:03 PM
442OLDS
Any promoters doing NO PREP bracket racing? This could be interesting.Not saying I'm interested in competing,but it might be fun to watch.
January 07, 2023, 05:07 PM
J178RED
My small block Chevy light car Big tire deal can get down any track. So the last thing I have to worry about his track prep.
HAVE THEY CALLED US YET ? THEY HAVE!!!
January 07, 2023, 05:10 PM
Tom396
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Originally posted by 442OLDS: Any promoters doing NO PREP bracket racing? This could be interesting.Not saying I'm interested in competing,but it might be fun to watch.
quote:
Originally posted by Tom396: The closest (still in operation) track to me has never gone back to prepping their surface, since "the shortage" began. It is all no prep now. They are still running both no prep grudge/heads up and no prep bracket racing. It can be a bit more challenging, but I still go, and enjoy myself. Take care. Tom Worthington
If it seems that bracket racing has gotten too expensive for you, maybe you are just doing it wrong.
January 07, 2023, 05:37 PM
B KING
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As I said before, set it up to work on the worst track you can find and it will always work. No matter the prep.
Quoted for the truth
Not directed at any one person(s). What's keyboarded, isn't always what happens at the track. I'll bet a good many would be complaining when things don't go as planned.
2BKING
1980 Camaro Taking the Best Working Small Tire Shyt Box & making it Greater Than Before! 3000 lbs. Pump Gas 436
January 07, 2023, 06:09 PM
442OLDS
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Originally posted by B KING:
quote:
quote:
As I said before, set it up to work on the worst track you can find and it will always work. No matter the prep.
Quoted for the truth
Not directed at any one person(s). What's keyboarded, isn't always what happens at the track. I'll bet a good many would be complaining when things don't go as planned.
2BKING
Exactly.
While some say that their car will hook in a car wash,they then get pissed when it spins on the track.
