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Re: nationals site

To: "Alek Tziortzis" <alextz@comm.mot.com>, <autox@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: nationals site
From: "Phil Ethier" <pethier@isd.net>
Date: Tue, 6 Apr 1999 17:40:47 -0500

>I would venture to guess that the new NASCAR track
>parking lot will be asphalt (its cheaper).  I believe Solo II rules
>specifies concrete.

Nonsense.

>I, personally, want concrete

Tire companies certainly love it.

Concrete can give you more of a g-force thrill, but I am convinced the best
driver will do as well on asphalt.

The lesser traction ought to make sheer power a smaller factor in many types
of cars, as it is more difficult to change that power into forward motion.

Phil Ethier    Saint Paul  Minnesota  USA
Lotus Europa, VW Quantum Syncro, Chev Suburban
LOON, TCVWC, MAC
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