how much does weather play a factor at the tracks?

[h3o]

well next month were having a night time bracket race, the time trials are in the day though. over here in hawaii during the day its usually around 90 degrees with about 40% humidity, during night it changes alot due to the mountains, id say it drops to about 75 with about 60% humidity. how much will this play a factor into my times i know im pretty slow but i noticed from the last race my time trials in the morning were faster then the afternoon (about .2 faster)

 

[Greg Collier]

well next month were having a night time bracket race, the time trials are in the day though. over here in hawaii during the day its usually around 90 degrees with about 40% humidity, during night it changes alot due to the mountains, id say it drops to about 75 with about 60% humidity. how much will this play a factor into my times i know im pretty slow but i noticed from the last race my time trials in the morning were faster then the afternoon (about .2 faster)

Track temps will play a huge part in your times. The cooler the track and air temps the better performance of your car (especially with increased humidity). Your tires will heat up and stick better vs. hot tires and hot track the car will get looser and less controllability.

Have fun

Greg

 

[xcelr8n]

Looks like youre pretty stock, in 75 degree weather you will heatsoak the shit out of the tiny intercooler... Im noticing that even in 65 degree weather of late here I can heatsoak enough to knock and pull timing.