Welcome drivers to Race 3! This 50 lap event will be held at the Sedona Raceway Park Speedway on Saturday, August 4th. Qualifying will again begin at 9:30 pm est, with the main event immediately following. This is a standard race, 50 laps, sim damage, one pit required. We will be driving the standard build cars (PI R2808).
Race notes:
Sedona Speedway is the shortest oval on the circuit. Lap times range from mid 27's for the fastest drivers, up to 31's for the slower drivers. Much like Motegi, the track is asymmetrical, with the radius and degree of banking varying between turns 1+2 and 3+4. Get off your line at either end and the banking will carry you up into the wall. The front stretch is slightly longer than the back stretch. Though speeds on the front stretch reach 190+ mph, handling should be favored over top speed, as consistent lap times will be key to doing well.
The pit exit puts you back on the track almost in the middle of turns one and two. This of course is very close to the racing line, which cuts to the inside of turn two right down to the white line. Drivers exiting the pits must be aware of the oncoming traffic and position themselves accordingly. Again, good communication will be key to an incident free race. Drivers at race speed are again asked to exercise caution when approaching others exiting the pits.
Good luck everyone!!
Questions or comments, feel free to post here.
Mako