Track Day Log: July 21st, 2013

Practice Goals

Improvement Focus

Racing stock buggy/switching between buggy and truck. Making setup changes to my truck now that I have time and shock oil.

Performance Outcome

Pretty poor. I showed up late to the track, and didn't have time to eat anything. Operating on caffeine alone, I drove very poorly and got angry. I missed the buggy main and quit halfway through the truck main because I was getting too angry.

What I learned: I need to manage my food intake before a race properly. Also, new tires would be a good idea.

Contributing Factors

Car Setup

22 Buggy:

  • Replaced shock oil. Was extremely dirty. I need to replace this more frequently.
SC10.2:
  • Replaced shock oil with Losi 40/30 F/R. Rear traction seemed to improve, truck seems more stable now.
  • Tires need to be changed. Fresh tires should be better on wet stuff, maybe. Whatever it is, these bar-codes are worn out.

Track Conditions

Races were at 1PM, so the track was damper than Saturday. Cars weren't as stable and I flipped over way too much.


Race Results

Stock Buggy: Qualified last, DNS.
Stock Truck: Qualified 4th, DNF.

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