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Klamath Racing 6-3

Discussion in 'Off Road' started by steve 40, May 28, 2012.

  1. Bret

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    I really liked the new layout. The triple is great, it really creates the need to carry speed through that 45 degree corner.

    I also like the new S turn, I didn't find a line through there I liked till late in the day. Though frustrating, I believe it is a sign of a great track.

    To me the first jump into it needed to be rolled with my stadium truck. Any faster and it would flip. Then the turn and middle jump which was a bit more friendly. The two main lines from there is to hit the middle jump quickly, this will leave you car deep in that corner with the needed room to clear the double (especially when things dried out). Otherwise a really tight line through both corners at low speed wasn't a bad way to go, but clearing the double is really hard from that tight of a line. Lots to think about when making a pass in there. A little ways into that stadium main I actually jumped on top of someones Rusltler for the pass after taking the wider line.  :-[ whoops.
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    although i didnt race.  A agree the  "S" turn does need a little work, i noticed the double on the way out seemed to be tricky.    I will either move it away from the corner a little, or rework the jump so that isnt so inconsistent.  thanks for the input guys!!!
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    I don't mind the double out of the S, it's the single in that I'm not crazy about! lol
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    well done club. Now everyone wins. Both clubs and more importantly the racers.. now they get to race every weekend if they choose! what a nice problem to have.. !

    as for the track. I think it is great, really. for all the reasons mentioned. I do think that lead into the switchback section can be frustrating and a rythm killer at times. I think the best and easiest option would be to change it to a double with the original single being the landing jump. there is lots of room to make for a decent size double and plenty of room there to gather speed to clear it. Not to mention might help with entry speed into that section which may help with clearing the double on the way out of the section.. i just think it would flow better, like the rest of the track does so well...
    thats my take.. I think that would be the easiest and best solution.. and a little more air time might not be such a bad thing..?
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    My thoughts on that single that leads into the S-Turn (switchback turn):

    That part of the track is the slowest part of the track and it's meant to be. The lead-in jump was likely designed to be more of a "speed-bump" to slow cars down for the upcoming turns and not necessarily a big jump. Personally, I don't jump it and just roll over it. Then I'm set up well for the following turns. I think it's just fine. (Maybe I shouldn't be sharing my secrets...  :-X )
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    i agree with this statement. it just something that has to be adjusted to and i like the challenge of the section. I really think it is fine the way it is.. but if were to change it.. i would probably change it to double.. just sayin.  although with that there could a be a bigger chance of cars crashing over the pipe and taking out folks who have already made it through that part.. there are pros and cons to everything.

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