I was wondering about that as I have seen footage of cars running dry near the end of the race.
Do you heat cycle or test the tires beforehand?
Thanks,
LSJ
Regarding your tire question, I suggest you contact Eric Pettersen @ tire_guy@sbcglobal.net .
He is in charge of tire tech. He frowns on tires that have been used at the track.
The course is not hard on the tire tread. After 90 miles at 150 my new tires still had the tits on the tread from when they were made.
He is in charge of tire tech. He frowns on tires that have been used at the track.
The course is not hard on the tire tread. After 90 miles at 150 my new tires still had the tits on the tread from when they were made.
Do you recommend bringing a spare set of wheels/tires?
I will check with Eric.
Thanks,
LSJ
I will check with Eric.
Thanks,
LSJ
Grand Sport (155mph) division requires tires be less than 4 years old.
In Super Sport it is less than 2 years old.
I don't think it is necessary to bring an extra set of wheels and tires.
In Super Sport it is less than 2 years old.
I don't think it is necessary to bring an extra set of wheels and tires.
Who is running the SSCC in September? I just spoke to someone about it today and they recommended just flying in and renting a car if I just want to “check it off the list”.
It is a long tow across the country to spend a few thousand $$$ for 45 min of driving.
Then again, for all that trouble and expense (even for flying out and renting), maybe it would be worth it to tow for the pictures of the Pantera there?
What option would you guys recommend for a first time participant?
I am not fully convinced that I will ever do this event twice.
For context, I get a decent amount of track time annually and a few hrs per month driving at high speed on the road.
Thanks,
LS
Power costs fuel. A stock 22 gallon tank will not support the hp required to reliably run 90 miles flat out in the upper speed/power classes. Nor will stock fuel lines or pump, starting at the tank pickup. One weekend, Jr Wilson lost a cylinder at the start of a 90+ mile OSS with his 850+hp Boss 429 Pantera. So he ran his usual flat-out style on 7 cylinders. It sucked a 42 gallon fuel cell dry before the finish line and coasted to the end @ 'only' 177 avg.
I should be at SSCC this Sept. I trailer from CT. Will run in the 160 mph class. There should be 3 to 5 Panteras there.
If you really wanted a challenge then you need to sign up for the Sandhills Open Road Race on Oct 1. Participants drawn by lottery.
Ehpantera, where do you leave your trailer on race day?
Can you leave it at the finish line to make the trip back to Vegas easier?
So far I have had someone drive it to the finish line. Most likely I will leave it there as my driver will most likely be bringing his Pantera. It is not really a big problem.