COTA being resurfaced over winter months?
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Truly wretched soil indeed. The construction process removed an impressive amount of dirt/rocks and replaced it with a much more impressive series of substrate layers. I think you're correct that it was dug out over 10 feet deep. When I saw the extent they went through to build the track I thought maybe, just maybe, it wouldn't end up like the roads in most of Texas, whoop-de-dos and roller-coaster rides. The 80 mph turnpike that runs North/South on the West side of COTA isn't that old and it has it's share of rolling hills already showing up in what was a table top smooth road when new.
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Compare the track to the north/south road alongside of COTA and you'll appreciate how good the substrate actually is doing -- shame its not good enough.
A bump here or there doesn't bother me.
I became quite skilled at becoming comfortable being uncomfortable by driving Harris Hill Road. I haven't been back in a few years -- but that was like doing
a Giant Slalom run in a mogel field.
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A bump here or there doesn't bother me.
I became quite skilled at becoming comfortable being uncomfortable by driving Harris Hill Road. I haven't been back in a few years -- but that was like doing
a Giant Slalom run in a mogel field.
Mike
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True, relative to the entrance road to the track coming in from the North, the track itself is flat as a billiard table. A bump here or there doesn't bother me either, I'm only curious if they are planning to do more grinding or actually lay down some actual new racing surface.
The owner of the site prep and excavation team (that dug down further than any other track in the US, AFAIK) is a respected racer and a client of mine. The DWG of the grading is simply amazing. The work they did was to a very high standard. Not defending him, just stating fact. Construction took nearly two years...
As pointed out everywhere else, the track has unique geological and water drainage challenges that have undermined the surface in a way unforeseen by the builders.
In the early days (2012-2014), it wasn't clear there was going to be a problem. However, when the problems began, the surface deteriorated substantially in a very short period of time. The grinding was to level the track from the swells, but it just keeps going...
I hope they can fix it. It's a fabulous circuit to drive!
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I hope the track and/or event organizers give drivers fair warning about track conditions and work performed. I was one the car/drivers at April Chin event just after grinding earlier this year. It was not just dust, but also included lots of 1mm-2mm concrete pebbles that destroyed front end of many cars. I would like to avoid that type of damage a second time.
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I hope the track and/or event organizers give drivers fair warning about track conditions and work performed. I was one the car/drivers at April Chin event just after grinding earlier this year. It was not just dust, but also included lots of 1mm-2mm concrete pebbles that destroyed front end of many cars. I would like to avoid that type of damage a second time.
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I was there this past Friday coaching and laying down reference laps.
It has gotten bumpier even in the span of s month
The bumps now between 9 and the exit of 10 are quite daunting
I still do not know with absolute certainty the track's plans in this regard...
It has gotten bumpier even in the span of s month
The bumps now between 9 and the exit of 10 are quite daunting
I still do not know with absolute certainty the track's plans in this regard...
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Turn 9 bleachers give a good view from exit of 6 through entrance to 11, and you can see most of the car as it goes down the straight to 12. Nothing to see after 12 braking zone though except for the big screen TV in front of 9 bleachers.
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The track is the worst its ever been right now. Big bumps into 2, 6, 10, 19 and on the left side of the back straight. There are also some trackout spots that are really rough.
I was told they are starting the resurface next week.
I was told they are starting the resurface next week.
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