This video series is done as a thank you to mike kraft and kc cheeseworks for. Please feel free to print out each page of the setup information. What used to be standard setups are a thing of the past for the top teams competing in dirt late models, modified, and even the stock classes. In many of our articles on various aspects of chassis setup, we try to include both sides of the coin dirt and asphalt.
End up too slow mid corner and the rear can grab too much grip preventing it from coming around resulting in the car wanting to push towards the wall, made even worse if your front tires are cranked to the right in. Late model setup basics iracing tips and tricks youtube. Chassis setup is the most important factor in having a fast dirt oval car. Axle wrap will make it more difficult for the tire to break traction on acceleration. This software calculates and saves all the important information. Dirt car setup is far more complicated than setting up an asphalt stock car. There will also be a special presentation by cory fillip from advanced. We personally feel like the xr1 will be the car to take us into the next generation of dirt late models.
A fast setup may yield that one lightning fast lap. The focus is mainly the dirt late model and dirt modified race cars, but the general principles i. Can be used on the right front of open wheel modifieds and street stocks on dirt surfaces to reduce right front braking bias to aid in corner entry. Always analize your car in this order and tune your car in this order also. In dry slick conditions, rear steer is dialed into the setup so the car rolls into. The annual late model and modified chassis seminar will be held on saturday, february 29th from 8. A setup for a wet sloppy track typically uses a low ride height, with front spring rates set high. Racers edge race car setup software use on any computer. The purpose of this tuning is to help you enjoy racing dirt oval, and help you understand. If there are more than 9 iracing setups available for this car, look for the navigation links near the bottom of each page. Get the latest news, results, stats and more by visiting the super dirtcar series website. Typical axle lengths and diameters for northeast dirt modified setups. If you want to design, build, set up and race your dirt car, dirt track chassis and suspension by the editors of circle track magazine is your ticket to the winners circle.
Offering a full inventory of high performance racing parts, racing safety equipment, racing components and more. Click on one of the following links to get setup help for your grt racecar. You know there is a reason we run cross weight on left turn cars. Drivers are also part of the chassis tuning equation. Dirt track chassis and suspensionhp1511 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. I run my right side higher than left on the frame and bars as to even the traction, bump steer and 4 wheel traction as close as it gets, going in. Lw puck pull bar set brake biscuit red preload 2 turns. We build racewinning race cars for drivers across the world. Randall edwards talks dirt late model setup racing news. It has been my life long search to understand all that i can about dirt track chassis setup. This video will give insight to common dirt late model left rear 4link suspension. Its my first video on setting up a late model in iracing. After one year of competition, the stats show that its proven piece and we couldnt be more proud of it.
Jet mod owners can request a printed setup book by calling 8882909696. In this video jon roetman ownerauthor of racers edge books shows you exactly how to use the racers edge race car setup software. Car set up s if you have a 2016 late model, please give us a call for the setup sheet. The setup for wet and sloppy versus dry slick is on two polar opposite ends of the spectrum. Setup sheets dirt track racing the dirt forum, dirt. You go buy steve smiths book street stock chassis technology. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Dirt cars are setup to be ran hard and on the edge of grip and just past it. It is the purchasers responsibility to order the correct products through their personal racing experience. Brian ruhlman picks up first oakshade feature win of season. This measurement for a solid torque link is 67, any suspension using a non solid torque link 7. Mod and jet phantom, the championship dirt track modified and stock chassis. In either circumstance, it is useful for you to have a good knowledge of vehicle dynamics so that the handling of the car can be understood during setup and racing.
Circle track provides some advice for nailing the setup on your dirt. Book cover of steve smith dirt late model race car chassis. This covers really basic stuff, however i will likely. A compilation of articles covering some of the very best technical writings on the subject of dirt track chassis and suspension, this is one of the few books devoted exclusively to the subject. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The schools subject matter is comprehensive, wellorganized and is presented in a studentfriendly manner.
High speed, mod rr tire heat, semi banked, surface varies greatly, very slick. Students follow the racewise chassis school manual, over 145 pages of illustrations, guides, diagrams and chassis tuning tips that many consider the bible of dirt track racing. All this is masked because you are on a dirt track and and can can get away with a lot of chassis probelms with a good driver. Set the proper pinion angle of down using the torque link tube. Dirt car setup is undergoing a change, and has been for about five years now. Previously i had begun this on another board and it got too large. That is a good car has less ills if you keep things simple and use each part for its original intent.
There are items in your cart, are you sure you want to leave this website. The ultimate racing car chassis setup guide and tutorial. And im sorry for that, to my loyal readers that have come to the site for the past year since i. Dirt track racings best kept secrets hogan technologies. Can be used on the rear of open wheel modified and street stocks racing on pavement to reduce rear brake bias. Circle track magazine is the accepted voice of authority on racing. In this instance fixing the tight on corner entry problem will also fix the loose exit problem. The home of the jet mod and jet phantom, the championship dirt track modified and stock chassis. The key to a quick lap in dry slick conditions onedirt.
Dirt modified chassis dial your modified setup dirt modifieds are a great entrylevel class for many racers. For wet and sloppy, very moist, and black slick conditions, the car is in a loose handling state and can be steered with the throttle. B mod chassis guide for fans and newbies rear suspension. Please feel free to post all your classified ads here for your northeast dirt.
This basic tech tip guide gives basic knowledge on left rear. We take great pride in supplying the high level of quality and service our customers. Recommended basic setups the following springshock combinations are recommendations only. How do you tune on a dirt car thats on a track that changes constantly. Stock cars can be built from a prefab chassis or from a scratch design. Randall edwards, crew chief for josh richards talks dirt late model setup. That is rear steer, and in dirt track racing, rear steer is very important.
Ive taken a slice of what i have learned over the past twentyfive years as a mechanic and car builder in the dirt track racing industry and put it inside this easy to read, easy to understand book. Dirt modified setup basics for interested fans and new racers. Harris chassis terminator chassis kit harris auto racing. The official internet home of the super dirtcar series big block modifieds. Recommended basic setups landrum performance springs. Dirt modified chassis dial your modified setup hot rod. The most complete racing car chassis setup tutorial guide available presented by shown above is a gaming expo fair in europe that held a contest for the best gamer team in a newly released 1st shooter game competition. Topics will include all aspects of racing including chassis setup and tuning with a special discussion on load and spring smashing. The key to dirt late model handling is getting them to turn. Brian ruhlman wins two in a row on the dirt at berlin raceway. Tips on choosing scratchbuiltlate model stock car books. Grt late model standard car set up sheet grt late model signature series car set up sheet grt modified standard car set up sheet 2012 to current cars. More toe out would help the nose of the car mostly off throttle.
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