NickHolt Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 Just got off the phone with Brian Callaway, Co-owner and Promoter at Thunder Hill Raceway. He informed me that he was watching the paving crew putting down asphalt on the back straight while we were talking. TQ Jones tells me he will be sending me some pictures later on. Nick Holt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck99 Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 As Cartman would say....Kick A$$! cs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette john Posted March 18, 2004 Report Share Posted March 18, 2004 I can't wait to be part of the fastest 3/8 mile racing in central Texas. Brian no sniffing the pavement..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted March 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 A shot looking at the exit to turn two showing some of the new back straight paving and a view of the new turn two apron which will be concrete about five feet in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 is it just the new area, or the whole track so it is smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted March 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 A shot of the changes to the turn four restraining wall. The grade will be smoothed and the business end (the rounded end that faces the oncoming cars) of the wall will be protected by large tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted March 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 GUNDOG26, Not sure what your question is.. If you are asking is the whole track going to be concrete, the answer is no. Just the five feet in from the edge of the track will be concrete. Nick Holt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Since the track is pretty flat...What will happen if the drivers turn the new 5ft inner apron into the racing groove? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 IS THE DEGREE OF BANKING THE SAME ON THE NEW ASPHALT-(IS IT A SMOOTH TRANSITION) IT'S HARD TO TELL FROM THIS PICTURE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted March 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 A shot looking back at the back straight from turn 3. The new pavement continues at the same banking angle and is about 20 feet wide. There is no ridge between the new pavement and the old, it's a smooth transition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted March 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 A shot of the THR entrance area as the first section is being paved. This is expected to be finished Friday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeaver087 Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 boy i can see it now their is going to be alot of cars tore upwhen they hit the turn four wall ,the tires arnt going to help save the cars its just going to be a dead stop when hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted March 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 lbeaver6, That wall that you are talking about is in the EXACT SAME POSITION it has always been. It is no more dangerous than it ever was. All they did was to move the wall that cars used to pile into all the time - the one that had a whole bunch of old tires in front of it - back out of the way so cars leaving the track at that point in turn 3-4 would have a fighting chance escaping from their off-track excusion without front end damage. As you can see, that section of the wall that they moved needs some fresh paint. I bet if you show up this Saturday for the THR volunteer work day, Brian would show you where the paint and paint brushes are! LOL Nick Holt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted March 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Jason, Since the track is pretty flat...What will happen if the drivers turn the new 5ft inner apron into the racing groove? The reason for the 5 ft. concrete apron is to help keep dirt and rocks off the track when someone spins off the track. I'm pretty sure once the drivers see the lumps and bumps in the new concrete they won't want to do much racing down there. Nick Holt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeaver087 Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 no i dont think he would want to put a pait brush in a welders hand,lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 wy didnt they carry new pavement into turn 3, if someone holds you out that a good drop off to go in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waddy Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 DON,T WORRY FOLKS ITS GOING TO BE GREAT, THATS WHY THEY PUT BARS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE , I THINK IF WE JUST GIVE IT TIME WE WILL ALL LEARN TO DRIVE THE NEW CONFIGURATION . WE WANTED CHANGES , NOW WE GOT EM, WAY TO GO JIM BRIAN NICK AND ALL THE THR PEOPLE, FASTEST 3/8 IN TEXAS THAT SOUNDS KINDA GOOD HUH, GET READY PEOPLE WERE GOING RACIN WADDY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck99 Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 wy didnt they carry new pavement into turn 3, if someone holds you out that a good drop off to go in. Gunnar, I'm not certain, but I'm pretty sure the pavement towards turn 3 goes far enough to keep that from happening. It looked to me like they paved past where a car would normally be before having to turn down to go into the turn. I don't think another driver could run you up high that long without missing turn 3 himself. If he did, you can bet someone else will pass him on the inside! cs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hray Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 SS99 you're right. This will make the back straight more like the front. By the flagstand you're starting to turn into turn 1 so you can be on the bottom (need for concrete) If you're still on the new asphalt by the time it runs out you're not making turn 3 at race speed, and if someone pushed you up there, they aren't either! I wonder if they will have to add concrete to turn 3/4? As for the wall, good improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j.j.&s.racing Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 it looks great looks like two groove racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Paving project is looking good. I have a question though. THR is planning opening night of racing on the 27th, then taking the next 2 weeks off for TMS race then Easter. I don't know what the curing time should be for the new pavement but would it be a good idea to hold off opening night until the week after Easter? I know this is not going to be a popular idea with the racers or even the management. Just hate to see it if the pavement is not cured long enough and starts to come up. With all the money the owners have invested in this upgrading project wouldn't it be smart to be sure the track is ready before racing. If it comes up in the middle of the season then how long will they have to stay closed to repair it... I'm not trying to introduce a negative into such a positive move for THR. Just want to see the track & racers enjoy the season without any problems with the pavement coming up. Thanks, Mel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy5249 Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Why dont they make it where you can run lower in turn 2 the new asphalt on the back stretch is good but your still going to force cars off the top of track coming off of turn 2. Also in turn 4 You Used to hit a bunch of tires and not tear up a car extremely bad now that you made it flat cars are history granted it is in the same spot the moved the tired there is nothing to stop the car before it goes to a flat wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt5858 Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 If you are that high at the end of the back straightaway you will be in the marbles anyway. I dont think that the hobby stocks and simialar cars will be seeing the new pavement. We dont go fast enough to use it, BUT I like that it has been put there for the faster cars. I think they will really enjoy having it there. Bigger Track = Faster Speeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 THANKS CS PROBABLY MAKES SENSE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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