How was your experience? I am about a half hour from Route 66 so that is where I usually go.I'm heading to US41 tomorrow for some TNT, anyone frequent this track? Stop by and say hi if anyone from the forum runs there - deep impact blue GT with a little vortech
I've only been to RT66 as a spectator, but here's my comparison:
It's good to hear they are stepping up their game. I doubt they will ever have the amenities as 66 but they don't have the money either. I recall early in the season 66 did not have anything open but the restrooms anyway.I've only been to RT66 as a spectator, but here's my comparison:
Amenities - New owners are working hard on improving things. Usually have porta potty(s) and one small mens/womans bathroom. On weekends they have a concession stand with a grill for burgers, dogs, and stuff. One (maybe two) full stands have been rehab'd and provide ample seating for spectators. If RT66 is 5 stars this would be 2.5 stars and improving
Tech - very reasonable tech. Good knowledgeable guys and they do look for any obvious safety problems with a quick visual inspection. However, no really strict enforcement at least for newer cars running deep into the 9s (cage, fire suit, etc). Not sure with older / track only cars, might have stricter tech. All bikes have full leathers, etc. Not sure how to rate this but I think it's a good balance between safety and ball busting (like I assume how RT66 would be).
Track - I think the track was getting resurfaced completely for this year (not 100% sure). Based on last year, I would say the prep was consistently really good. Especially if you go on a Test & Tune day that is slicks and DRs only. I would rate the track pretty high, the only negative being the boards - they never show times that I have seen. I'm not a grudge racer so it would be nice to see ET's for the spectators. You do get your slip that you can share if you like, but the other lane will be torn off :headbonk:. Not a big deal like I said. Also, they have racing fuel available (all VP fuels - 5 gal drums). Lastly they have tons of T&T days (schedule is on facebook)...
What's your experience with RT66 tech? Can you run 10s there without a cage? Let me know if your planning to go to one of there T&T days and I'll try to join. Or come down and try out US41 (I was going 2-3 times a week)