What is the smoothest track? Most even lanes?

[Mike]

Which track has the smoothest surface, least or no bumps, etc?

Which tends to be the most consistent for both lanes?

 

[J]

Which track has the smoothest surface, least or no bumps, etc?

Which tends to be the most consistent for both lanes?

Vmp

 

[Ponyhntr]

VMP and a close second would probably be Flying H

 

[LoPony]

Isn’t the Texas motorplex known for being the best surface? It sure used to be. Every inch is post tension concrete, so it’s essentially a billiard table.

 

[Rajunz]

Isn’t the Texas motorplex known for being the best surface? It sure used to be. Every inch is post tension concrete, so it’s essentially a billiard table.

Definitely the Motorplex!

 

[chop]

When Charlotte was first opened WJ told ne he's seen pool tables that were rougher. Not sure if that still holds true but that was his take.

 

[LoPony]

JimO, from clay’s YouTube channel, attests that the Motor plex is probably the best surface. You’ll have to hunt for the episode, but I think it was 2023 when they did the wheelie and bent the car. Might’ve been 2022. Problem with the motorPlex is that they usually don’t have the really good air a lot of the more northern latitude tracks have.

I guess we can count out VMP from now on. Great surface there.

As far as the worst track, that’s gotta be Bristol. I love that old track, I’ve been there three times. But that old girl is rough. I wouldn’t be surprised if NHRA just doesn’t run there anymore, considering that nearly every team in the fuel classes loses an engine on each pass.

 

[J. S.]

As far as the worst track, that’s gotta be Bristol. I love that old track, I’ve been there three times. But that old girl is rough. I wouldn’t be surprised if NHRA just doesn’t run there anymore, considering that nearly every team in the fuel classes loses an engine on each pass.

But Bristol isn't that old, right? Wasn't that track completely rebuilt maybe 20 years ago? Isn't the new track on top of the old track? With that in mind though, one wonders why it is so rough today?

 

[LoPony]

But Bristol isn't that old, right? Wasn't that track completely rebuilt maybe 20 years ago? Isn't the new track on top of the old track? With that in mind though, one wonders why it is so rough today?

This is the new track, but that track has always been rough from what I can remember. The track is sinking where the spectator tunnel is, I think it’s about 400’. They tried pumping it up by injecting sand or something under the surface, they’ve smoothed it with a grinder back btw. 2023 and 24, and it may have helped a little bit, but it’s still really rough

 

[Butch]

Meet the new track same as the old track? Lol

 

[LoPony]

Meet the new track same as the old track? Lol

From what I gather, you’re right.