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Old 05-22-2012, 02:25 PM
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Query. As I tend not to race in the rain(home track Mid Ohio too greasy) and this is my first time ever at WG, is racing if it rains crazy?
Old 05-22-2012, 02:28 PM
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No, it's fun as hell!
Old 05-22-2012, 02:28 PM
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In my experience the Glen in the rain is pretty slippery, but doable.
Old 05-22-2012, 02:32 PM
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depends which part of the track you're on. Some parts have great grip, others not so much. I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.
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Racing in the rain will make you a much better driver over all...... it’s one of the best ways to teach car control, smoothness and throttle techniques
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I learned what hydroplaning felt like braking into turn 1 at the Glen during a wet race. I also learned that the esses are incredibly slick on the dry racing line.
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Gregg

I agree with Dave. It can be a hoot. And with Steve, rain forces car control and smoothness.

If we get rain, come over and we can talk the rain line.

(Of course this is all contingent on what kind of times you're turning... )
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It rained for 15 minutes during practice session 3 last year. I've got a blue streak on my bumper as testimony.
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Originally Posted by Mike in Chi
If we get rain, come over and we can talk the rain line.
Can I come too?

c.
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" Weapon of Choice" I'd like to hear more details on the rain line!
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I have OLD Hoosier rains
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Originally Posted by Charles A. Toupin
Can I come too?

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Of course. But the same contingencies apply. After all, we'll be in the enduro together
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Seriously, I would think the rain line will be discussed at the chalk talk, if the weather is threatening...
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Are you guys going to be up here this weekend? I'm 20 minutes away in Corning- I haven't seen the forecast yet, but it hasn't been bad this week at all and I think they said after today the storms we did have are moving out.
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Originally Posted by Chaos
I have OLD Hoosier rains
H20's on your old wheels , I'm interested to see how they compare to old compound but it dosen't have to be at the Clash. I figured if I brought them it wouldn't rain, since in the past it's always rained when I didn't have a dedicated rain tire

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