dirt track experience

[katlizy]

Visited a dirt track for the first time.. East bay. Actually met mr OSF himself standing in line to get in. He is a super nice man! And smart too.

I have to say,so far... Dirt isn't all the hype. It's definitely different... We enjoyed the owm and sprint cars. I dont see the speed I am used to with the stocks.

I am reserving my final impression of dirt, but I am thinking it will be one of those occasional things.

Too much dirt in my eyes.

[Benny The Mule]

dirt is a good weekly show and EB is one of the better tracks. Volusia is bigger and has a little more overall speed.

When dirt is great is speedweeks when they are there racing for BIG $$$. That is a show!

Bring goggles and earplugs next time. will be a much better experience. You will definitely get dirty.

[OldSchool+]

"too much dirt in my eyes"--Kat

Yep, and hair, and clothes, and shoes...

As Ben mentions, next time, bring some clear or light tint glasses--it helps a lot.

Am an asphalt fan primarily also, but East Bay is one of the best shows, and I go once or twice a year.

Am thinking about giving Volusia/barberville another shot, looks like their car count is up.

Glad you had a good time. The "all star" race put me to sleep (literally).

[egspeedway]

f you are only going to a dirt race occasionally then I highly suggest you consider the USAC non wing sow at Bubbas during speedweeks. This is the purest form of dirt racing placing the driver way ahead of the car in importance. They will get 3 and 4 wide in the turns and the track will almost always be multiple grooved. As for the dirt in your face it has been one of the best meals I have had at some tracks.

[zerofor]

Times have certainly changed

There was a time way back when that if you followed a certain driver (or drivers)you may go to both types of track as many racers did.Now you are either a dirt racer or blacktop racer pretty much.Overall my preferance is the asphalt but I still enjoy an occasional dirt track race.I think with a smaller car count the dirt racing is closer,more competitive and overall more exciting,not as much follow the leader.Good ol safety glasses will keep the dirt out of the eyes,what lands on your clothes save take home and plant and maybe you will grow a new racetrack.lol

[ModelCarMan]

Sorry you had to talk to OSF....oops did I type that out loud....oops, I meant to say, that's awesome you got to meet OSF!!

Sorry Bob I know you have a image you have to keep up...

Love you OSF!

[Old Sunshine Fan]

Yep...you're right again Ricky...(hate it when that happens....not often though)... you missed a great OWM Race...Buzzie spanked the field....I'm bringing googles next time.....Desoto this week TWIN 35's for OWM...Should be good......OSF.....(YAA...someone said I was smart.....sure had them fooled)

[katlizy]

Yep...you're right again Ricky...(hate it when that happens....not often though)... you missed a great OWM Race...Buzzie spanked the field....I'm bringing googles next time.....Desoto this week TWIN 35's for OWM...Should be good......OSF.....(YAA...someone said I was smart.....sure had them fooled)

Haha. Yes you did!