I ran some heat cycles into my cut Federals last week, 3 x 20-25 lap mid paced heat cycles on a 1/4 mile paved track. I then ran a hot run of 15-20 laps and found there was a lot of grip.
On Monday 31st we were one of two cars to run these new tires at our UK Oval Track Legends Meeting. I started heat one in 2nd out of 22 cars and finished in 2nd. The tires went off after about 6 laps. I then failed post race checks with a car that somehow had moved and was now 1/2" too long. Not had chance to check it out against the BFGs to see if the tires are the reason we gained all that length. Heat two followed a contact formula, and there was some slippery liquid on inside exit of turn 2. The car stepped out as soon as contact was made. I wanted a result so kept it neat and finished in 10th. We then dropped 2lbs out off all 4 tires for feature.
In the Feature, I lined up on pole and led the race for first 20 laps, having pulled out a full straight lead in early stages. My fastest lap was 0.3 secs faster than any I posted on BFGs at this track. I was caught by a flying driver who won both heats and then the feature and then held onto 2nd by the end of the 30 lap race. I am still 0.4 secs of the pace, but I was 0.7 last time, the tires helped, but they were so hot, sticky at the end of the feature they have over worked themselves.
Now for the worrying fact - After 1 meeting, I am almost on the wear bar on the outside rear!!! Something is wrong!
Anyone got any ideas?
Chris
