Winter Drag Racing

[Frosty]

How badly do you want to go racing?   Why does this article make me think of Indyman Joe?

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/bad-want-wisconsin-theyll-anything/?wc_mid=4035:16045&wc_rid=4035:290323&_wcsid=FB184DAC699F0C92294B4AE2ACD9F97E7531A8A2F75D92F6

 

[Ringo64]

"Very badly" is their answer to your question. Sure got to be dedicated in that cold.

[Frosty]

I guess you don't have to worry about cold air induction at this track.

Edited February 26, 2019 by Frosty

[Ringo64]

44 minutes ago, Frosty said:

I guess you don't have to worry about cold air induction at this track.

Funny, I was thinking the same thing. As well, at which point should they start thinking of engine block heaters and a "warm" air intake.

[Frosty]

A Hellcat with a block heater? Perish the thought Ringo!!!!

[killerspeed101]

Id be down to try it. Not sure id have traction tho.

[TWO LANE BLACK TOP]

Have raced circle track (NASCAR Modifieds) a few times in sub freezing weather....takes a few extra green flag laps to get the tires hot but once you get some heat in the tires it's business as usual...The hardest part is figuring out the starting air pressure in the tires to keep the stagger correct as the tires heat up......The engines love the cold air and make some really good power.......as opposed to an 85° 90% humidity...Saturday night.....

Edited February 27, 2019 by TWO LANE BLACK TOP

[Frosty]

2 hours ago, TWO LANE BLACK TOP said:

Have raced circle track (NASCAR Modifieds) a few times in sub freezing weather....takes a few extra green flag laps to get the tires hot but once you get some heat in the tires it's business as usual...The hardest part is figuring out the starting air pressure in the tires to keep the stagger correct as the tires heat up......The engines love the cold air and make some really good power.......as opposed to an 85° 90% humidity...Saturday night.....

True but the idea here is it a frozen lake. How much heat can you really get into them, especially in sub-zero Wisconsin?

[indymanjoe]

On ‎2‎/‎26‎/‎2019 at 8:46 AM, Frosty said:

How badly do you want to go racing?   Why does this article make me think of Indyman Joe?

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/bad-want-wisconsin-theyll-anything/?wc_mid=4035:16045&wc_rid=4035:290323&_wcsid=FB184DAC699F0C92294B4AE2ACD9F97E7531A8A2F75D92F6

 

If I wasn't deathly afraid of falling through the ice I would love to do this.

 

[Frosty]

Wear a dry suit, helmet, life vest, and a snorkel then. 

[JUSTA6]

On 2/26/2019 at 8:46 AM, Frosty said:

How badly do you want to go racing?   Why does this article make me think of Indyman Joe?

https://www.hotrod.com/articles/bad-want-wisconsin-theyll-anything/?wc_mid=4035:16045&wc_rid=4035:290323&_wcsid=FB184DAC699F0C92294B4AE2ACD9F97E7531A8A2F75D92F6

 

See why you thought Indy Joe was there.