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super__dan 15-08-2011 03:40 PM

Just putting my 2p in.

I actually like the challenge of the different types of astro but as with everyone else don't like sand. Must admit from an aesthetics point, looking the same all over is nice.

Something with decent we weather grip would be nice too.

captainlip 15-08-2011 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by budfish (Post 540139)
http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/...5/6bf45f15.jpg

This our new full astro track at bury metro the surface is excellent and offers high grip in any weather conditions. It sort of has a thick pile to it which aids drainage.

Buds


I'll second this! :D

Col 15-08-2011 04:01 PM

I like blue turf.

DaSloth 15-08-2011 04:34 PM

I think what bury have, is similar to what we have at Ware with a thick pile and it is great for consistant high grip, even in the wet, but i think without sand its maybe "too high grip"

Stotfold has also been my favourite because you rarely get grip roll, but i guess thats what makes it slick in the wet/greasy conditions :)

john333 15-08-2011 06:19 PM

Another vote for Broxtowe from me. It drains AMAZINGLY quickly, is not very sandy and it's got predictable grip (well every time i've raced on it it has)

GRIFF55 15-08-2011 06:30 PM

I like a short pile astro which is worn to drive on. i find it just lets the car have a little more give(less grip) than fresh new stuff. Not a lover of the type that seems to make the car want to grip roll everywhere

David Church 15-08-2011 06:56 PM

Consistent astro is my favorite, so no sand is better in my opinion. I think as it ages it gets slimy when it rains, so the more consistent it stays the better I like it!

budfish 15-08-2011 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaSloth (Post 540391)
I think what bury have, is similar to what we have at Ware with a thick pile and it is great for consistant high grip, even in the wet, but i think without sand its maybe "too high grip"

Stotfold has also been my favourite because you rarely get grip roll, but i guess thats what makes it slick in the wet/greasy conditions :)

Your spot on there mate at the moment the grip is to much but it's brand new and will settle down in the next couple of years.

Frecklychimp 15-08-2011 09:13 PM

Biased... its A1 racing Club... :p

http://www.a1racingclub.com/includes...mpfolder=_temp

i designed the track so its an obvious vote! made of different age and pile Astro which makes you concentrate to get consistent laps and when a technical track is laid it is very rewarding... its still a new track so grip is getting better as sand is brought up and removed.

Unbiased... Broxtowe... its a fine almost carpet surface and gives very good grip levels, very high grip when damp to drying and easy on tyres :thumbsup:

Lee Martin 16-08-2011 08:26 AM

Where's that track?
Look nice!!!!!

Disco-Panda 16-08-2011 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee Martin (Post 540726)
Where's that track?
Look nice!!!!!


A1 Racing club Lee in Lincolnshire

TheReferee 16-08-2011 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee Martin (Post 540726)
Where's that track?
Look nice!!!!!

website is http://www.a1racingclub.com/

i agree Lee looks interesting

john

Jamie B4 16-08-2011 11:37 AM

Astro
 
+1 does look nice, from a distance. Still think that we have too many astroturf tracks and would be nice to run on different surfaces from time to time - I know that coventry run astro and grass and that is kind of good from time to time especially if we get the right track for the right weather

RogerM 16-08-2011 11:37 AM

Ledbury's astro track is great, grip hardly seems to change between soaking wet and sun baked!

Kidderminster is still my fav track in the country though, prefer it to pure astro tracks.


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