2014 RMS '70 Maverick T/A Proxy Scoring...Final Results

[turbokev]

[TuscoTodd]

Hmmm - not sure how "abrasive" the material is that is being used for scuffing is... (I hope nobody has/is planning on using 80 grit ;) ) - but this does bring up an interesting point.
Being fairly new to the whole proxy scenario, I didn't account for potential "sanding"/tire OD reduction in my chassis design. (For our racing at the commercial track - you are only allowed to lightly true, not reduce diameter, so once the tires are true, everyone tapes only to keep their tires "acceptable" under the class rules - so I never even thought about this potential)
Maybe those that have been hosting thus far can give some insight if there is actual material removal going on with the "scuffing" steps, or if something like non-scratching white scotch brite pads, etc that only "clean" the tires surfaces are being used? :)
If there is an appreciable amount of material removal going on (IE - notably abrasive sandpaper being used), I'm not sure between that and normal racing wear, that some of the cars (mine being one of them) won't run into a clearance issue before the end of the 12 to 13 races?
:think:

[TuscoTodd]

[SRQSloter]

Hey Guys, Going to have to get bibbster to double check. This google spreadsheet is a little screwed up when sorting. And I didn't write it down. My Bad. So hang tight till we hear from him. The last time I wrote it down but it sorted ok why I didn't this time. :angry-banghead:

Sorry

[TuscoTodd]

LOL! Figured you would be on top of it Rusty!
And I imagine I'm not the only one that appreciates your efforts on the spreadsheet!
That sheet is a real slick way to see how everyone did at each individual track and how that has impacted the standings of their car over the course of the series. :D

[SRQSloter]

:lol: I knew it had issues with sorting on it cause I read some replies about it on google. And I'm not paying for excel and microsoft is not that great.

[HomeRacingWorld]

Ok, no big deal. Will not do it anymore.

I am using 800 or 1000 grit paper, it hardly is removing any noticeable material from the tires that is going to reduce the O.D. where it changes you car.

But no more scuffing then, not a big deal and apologize if it upset anyone.

[turbokev]

Not upset at all sir. Was mildly concerned the tires would wear faster that's all. :)


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[SRQSloter]

Not upset either. Just a picky old dawg sometimes. :)

[SRQSloter]

Ok spreadsheet fixed.(think) Sorry about that.

[TuscoTodd]

Thanks for the clarifications on the sanding / scuffing...
(wasn't upset either - sometimes it is hard to put "tone/inflection" in a message)
I was more concerned, especially since this is my first "exposure" to PGT tires and hearing comments about how the XPGs are NOT to be considered for "endurance" type applications that we might have an issue developing. :)
(plus I guess the new ruling qualifies it for us "new" hosts like APalmer and myself)

Rusty / Bibbster - thanks for the clarification on the spreadsheet - congrats to the podium finishers!
:D

[SRQSloter]

[DixonJohn]

I for one WANT my tires scuffed. The glaze that builds on the tires makes them to slick. So PLEASE scuff my tires between rounds

[SRQSloter]

No scuff stations at MRT lint roller only. Sorry John.

[filsautobody]

I'm late to the races, just signed on and missed todays action. I've noticed in the 2 previous heats just one driver ran thru all the entries. I'd like to have a few of the bombers over to help. Just the times and laps from the host count? I know this is all about FUN, just asking as this is my first proxy. Looks like my ride liked the Show Me State?