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Tempers flare. Sheet metal crumples. At the high banks of the 1/2 mile track in Tennessee, anything can happen-and it usually does. It takes true skill and courage to make it through 100, 200, 300...500 laps at this fast paced traffic jam. Keys to the Bristol Bull Ring Qualifying-quailfying is probably the most important part of the weekend at Bristol. It will determine how much advil you will need at the end of the day. A good qualifying run can put you in position to win a race while a bad one can make your day short and frustrating. The Groove-Keep the car at the bottom of the track through the turns while flaring the car out toward the wall on the short straightaway's. This is the fastest way around the track. Unfortunately, traffic often determines where you run. Pit Strategy: Your car can run a number of laps at Bristol before needing fuel but remember, "tires are what wins a race." And if you try to run a full fuel run without getting new tires you either (a) aren't going fast enough or (b) are treating your tires (ie. Jack Roush). Keep an eye on your tires (F5) and watch the leaders. They will give you a good cue on when to come in. Don't try to stretch it too far beyond the limits of your tires. The car gets real loose when those tires loose their traction. Cool Heads, Cool Hands-On a track like Bristol, the smart driver is the driver who will be there at the end. What does it mean to be smart? (1)Keep the car out of trouble. Don't put a fender where it shouldn't be. (2) Be aware of slow cars in front of you. (3) Don't try to pass too many car's at once. Don't get frustrated or discouraged-A car that is a little beat up is normal here at Bristol. Aerodynamics are not as important as having a car that is set up well. Speed prevails over aerodynamics. Don't be afraid to loosen up the competition-Like Gordon did to Wallace last year, you can bump a car out of a position. Just a little nudge gets you the spot-a big nudge gets you a short day-think about it. Typical Bristol.  |
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