I think the pressure cooker is going to be Texas.
This is a FAST track, and the FAST setup is not that bad.
I did about 50 laps last night, and I think I've learned a few things...
First, I can get down to the 29.30's if I really pay attention. 29.60's are
average right now.
Don't _even_ think about touching the brakes with this setup! Even in the
slightest amount. If you do, your south end is going to head north in a
heartbeat. It's really that bad. If you have started into the corner, and
there's something blocking the low line, you're better off lifting off
slowly and letting tire drag slow you down and take you up the hill. If you
touch the brakes, it's all over.
I think Yellows are going to be very important here, but I also think we may
see a higher number of them than usual. I'm very concerned about the exit
of turn 4. It's going to cause us some grief, I fear.
Also, I think the entry of the square-oval is going to get a few of us.
This is a tight-waisted race track from the exit of turn 4 to the entry of
turn 1. I hate square-ovals :)
Don't get a wobblin' down the straight. The rear is set up real light with
this setup, and if you get yourself wallowing you're going to spin out into
the infield.
Initial tire grip, for the first 10 laps or so, is really excellent. I
think maybe the tires are going to go fast here, but I'm not sure yet as I
haven't run any sets long enough to find out.
I'll probably do more Texas practice than Daytona. I've got over 30,000
laps on the SuperSpeedways, so other than adjusting for the fixed setup I'm
pretty good to go there anyway.
I forget what was after Texas, though...
-Larry
