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| I race in temps over 100* here in Texas and yes it is brutal at times. I have one of those cool vests and they do little if any good. Do not even waste my time with it now. I just try to stay inside my trailer and maybe have a fan nearby. I have measured 113* air temp and 150* track temperatures on race day. I look at it like we are in it together and we deal with as best we can. It is tough on everyone so you just put it out of your mind as much as possible and get it done. We can always find an excuse not to race. Too hot, too cold, chance of rain, too far to tow but in the end it is fun to get out there and compete. And yes it was easier when we were younger but we made it and we deal with it. Hang in there and do not let it bother you. https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/"Dunning-Kruger Effect" -a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge. Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue. 4X NE2 CHAMPION. 2020 TDRA NE2 Champion |
| Posts: 4255 | Location: United States of Texas | Registered: April 02, 2011 |
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| I try to race anytime I'm not working and it's not raining... Mark Whitener RFD Heads FTI Converter Fab Shop Headers Home built 2 circuit Dominator :-) www.racingfuelsystems.com____________ Good work isn't cheap and cheap work can't be good. |
| Posts: 1050 | Location: Florida | Registered: November 16, 2007 |
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| This year I believe when it hits 103-105 I'll probably be out. My cool vest is the type that runs water through the tubing and I'm actually pretty good when strapped in. Overall it just beats me down too much now though. Curtis
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| Posts: 3133 | Location: KIEFER, OK. | Registered: August 17, 2007 |
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| Supposed to be 107 this Saturday for our biggest race of the year. But it's a dry heat. LOL Not really looking forward to it. I have a cool vest that I've never used, might be a good time to try it.
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| Posts: 5334 | Location: stuck in the middle with you! | Registered: March 11, 2002 |
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| 6-8 years ago, me and old **** buddy! Haul from St Louis to Holly Springs, to race on Thanksgiving. We arrive one day early, nice weather, probably 60F.Get set up, wake up its 40F. My home brewed old school Pontiac went 6.04 out the box. Right where I expected. Watched 15-20 cars try to get down the track, didn't happen. I'm talking about cars from 6.50 to 5.00. I seemed to have only car that worked. Race was cancelled! load up, drive 6 hours home to at least get leftover turkey. Not saying I had anything special, but that old car would hook in a mud puddle! I am not going to drop names, but there were some hitters on the property. Fact I lost $200 playing poker in a prominate dragster manufacturers otter home. Long story short, I have raced in 35F weather, on alky. Pretty much just left the car in park at an idle!! |
| Posts: 58 | Location: st louis mo | Registered: April 15, 2012 |
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| Hot temps is not an issue for us, we regularly race in 90+ degree heat in June, July and August with 75%+ humidity with track temps of 130+. Cold temps is my issue and I will not put my cars on cold tracks early and late in the season where once the sun goes down, air temp is below 50 degrees. |
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| Last year was nice around here. Hottest temp I recorded was 100° with 40% humidity on 8/27/16. That was like a spring day for you Texas guys. I have recorded temps of 107° in 2011, but only 35% humidity. Won't be doing that again though. Curtis
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| Posts: 3133 | Location: KIEFER, OK. | Registered: August 17, 2007 |
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| I never had a problem with the heat, until I had a problem at the track. Was sitting in the car ready to go make a run, a few pairs back. Next thing I knew I was sitting on the ground in the staging lanes next to my car with people all hovering around me feeding me water and putting cold rags on my head. Haven't been able to take the heat since then. I put an indoor outdoor thermometer in my car a couple years ago. (Black car with black interior) On hot days (90+), I have seen as high as 147 degrees inside the car (with the windows rolled down to boot)
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| Posts: 790 | Location: Hanover, MD | Registered: June 20, 2016 |
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| quote: Originally posted by Big Steve: Its going to bee 100* this weekend with heat index well over 100. It sucks for everyone involved but we will be there.......just part of racing in Texas
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| Posts: 1754 | Location: Houston, Tx. | Registered: November 27, 2008 |
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