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    Thumbs down Granite strip

    So what do you all think of the new Granite strip on the start finish line on NHMS, my thoughts are it will probably be fine in the dry but it appears to be a polished piece and when it is raining I would suspect it to be a bit slippery. Thoughts ??

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    The WHAT? I spun the rear over the start/finish in the wet when it was paint. I can't imagine it'd be polished.
    Hopefully it's roughed up.

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    Re: Granite strip

    Huh?! I completely missed that last weekend.

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    Re: Granite strip


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    Re: Granite strip

    Quote Originally Posted by Kurlon View Post
    Huh?! I completely missed that last weekend.
    It was just finished yesterday I believe.

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    Re: Granite strip

    Should make stating in the rain a little more interesting.

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    Re: Granite strip

    Granite has low friction... really low.

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    Re: Granite strip

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul_E_D View Post
    Granite has low friction... really low.
    So faster lap times?

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    Re: Granite strip

    I suggest some :

    Mueller Stickum Spray


    Stickum™ Spray Aerosol adhesive spray for hands to prevent fumbling even in wet conditions when most brands lose tackiness. Excellent for bat handles and vaulting poles. 490701 4 oz aerosol spray
    Code: 490701
    Regular price: $7.99Sale price: $7.49

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    Re: Granite strip

    Quote Originally Posted by TIMMYDUCK View Post
    I suggest some :

    Mueller Stickum Spray


    Stickum™ Spray Aerosol adhesive spray for hands to prevent fumbling even in wet conditions when most brands lose tackiness. Excellent for bat handles and vaulting poles. 490701 4 oz aerosol spray
    Code: 490701
    Regular price: $7.99Sale price: $7.49
    So, I spray it on my vaulting pole?

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    Re: Granite strip

    Quote Originally Posted by blacklightning View Post
    So, I spray it on my vaulting pole?
    No Johnny B sprays in on the granite strip before each race .

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    Re: Granite strip

    Oh man, I thought this thread was about guessing someones muff

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    My favorite was you going through T2 with your eyes closed.

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    Re: Granite strip

    Turns out its about sticky poles...

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    Re: Granite strip

    Quote Originally Posted by TIMMYDUCK View Post
    No Johnny B sprays in on the granite strip before each race .
    That's not gonna stop me.

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    Re: Granite strip

    You are straight up and down over that. I doubt it will be an issue.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc
    You are straight up and down over that. I doubt it will be an issue.
    We will see.

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    Re: Granite strip

    Just in time for NASCRAP.

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    Re: Granite strip

    I'm going to go with




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    Re: Granite strip

    The picture is pretty funny with the two huge cracks running into the strip.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pookie View Post
    My favorite was you going through T2 with your eyes closed.

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    Re: Granite strip

    Quote Originally Posted by Pittenger5 View Post
    The picture is pretty funny with the two huge cracks running into the strip.
    HAAA HAAAA LOL wicked funny

    Florida sucks.


    Hi Bill.

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    Quote Originally Posted by blacklightning View Post
    That's not gonna stop me.
    Nope. It needs to go from the top of the hill to the bowl to stop you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KB View Post
    HAAA HAAAA LOL wicked funny

    Florida sucks.


    Hi Bill.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pookie View Post
    My favorite was you going through T2 with your eyes closed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chippertheripper View Post
    Nope. It needs to go from the top of the hill to the bowl to stop you.
    Yeah, I think I left my own stripe there.

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    Re: Granite strip

    I was wondering how it would be at the start, especially in the rain. OR, if you're making a pass on someone.

    Looks like they put down more paint too. Probably over the grid markings for bikes.

    Suppose they made the pavement around it flat? Or is it kinda flat, like T2?

    Not a big deal really - I'm sure we'll adapt, NASCAR pays the bills anyway.

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