It does appear the sidewall on the Hoosier is less stiff. Im guessing this is whats causing the slower 60' . The hoosier may require a shock and or a bar change to reach its full potential for 60'/hook. I found this on youtube.

 

thanks lazaris . that picture alone about sums up what I can see as difference . T&T on 11 Jan , wait and see

Tex

 

Let us know.

 

I've been researching both and it seems the common theme is the Hoosier BR is a bit closer to the characteristics of a slick while the M/T BR is more like a full radial, as far as chassis set-up and what they prefer in track prep.

We're looking at changing from a 33x10.5W to a 32x13.5 or 14(pending which brand we go with). Currently 1.0x 60fts and mid 4's 1/8 at 2800#

 

JP , thanks for that . These Hoosiers are indeed softer , like their 275s I used to run . Though they are the stock/super stock type radial not bracket drag radials .
Well no testing last weekend , T&T cancelled . F ing great a week out from a National event . I did want to try tighter extension .
I guess I will qualify Friday on last years set up , only 3 qualifiers

Tex

 

well got out to racing on the weekend . What a blow out .
Some rain on Friday , but felt like minimal prep . On Saturday dry but didn't look like much of a groove or prep .
First qualifier friday , first class out , just blew the tyres off for a 2.75 sixty, even shifted to second on the line .
Second qualifier , 1.76 sixty so 3/10ths or so off . But got a pass in - sort of 10.80
Saturday eliminations
Rnd 1 , 1.47 sixty still a couple hundredths off for a 10.53 hard on brakes on a 10.50 dial . Ok something to work on .
Rnd 2 , blew the tyres off worse than Friday . Actually had smoke like a burnout from tyres .
I guess these Hoosiers are not happy on my Plymouth , transbrake ? or TQ/HP don't know .

Tex

 

well got out to racing on the weekend . What a blow out .
Some rain on Friday , but felt like minimal prep . On Saturday dry but didn't look like much of a groove or prep .
First qualifier friday , first class out , just blew the tyres off for a 2.75 sixty, even shifted to second on the line .
Second qualifier , 1.76 sixty so 3/10ths or so off . But got a pass in - sort of 10.80
Saturday eliminations
Rnd 1 , 1.47 sixty still a couple hundredths off for a 10.53 hard on brakes on a 10.50 dial . Ok something to work on .
Rnd 2 , blew the tyres off worse than Friday . Actually had smoke like a burnout from tyres .
I guess these Hoosiers are not happy on my Plymouth , transbrake ? or TQ/HP don't know .

Tex

Do you have any video of the pass?

 

only have video of the first pass , nothing else . It is a facebook post . I will have to wait if there is any pics or other video



I have always done a similar burnout and stage . I have now got about 20 passes on these Hoosiers . I thought even if a bit slow in sixty as long as they hooked I was ok .
Suspension is small block T bar QA1 single front shock loose , caltracs , Mopar XHD rear springs and radial valve Viking rear shocks . Compression on #10 Extension on #5
Yes I would like split monos but I blew 2 fuel pumps running 12+ hrs to Mildura to race a couple months ago . And I am now moving my business . So budget is threadbare .
Only other thought is whether they would prefer being used as a footbrake not transbrake ?
Weather was not great being mostly high 2000 mid 3000 DA and grains from 98 - 106

Tex

 

My Plymouth is about 4th car in

Tex

 

Need something shot from left rear corner of the car.

 

Lazaris ,
Thats all i have . Maybe still pics in a few days from track photogs
Starline guys said maybe single black track in last pass . Have a detroit locker , no signs of rear end issue .
This has only occurred , spin , since going Hoosier . Maybe have to face car isnt working for them . I am out of ideas , could try loosening ext to hit harder ?

Tex

 

Really hard to say without seeing it.

 

Lazaris ,
I bit the bullet and ordered new PBRs from Summit . Hope to on sell the Hoosier . No point flogging them to death , nor possibly hurting the car trying to get them to work

Tex

 

Lazaris ,
I bit the bullet and ordered new PBRs from Summit

I'm disappointed, you didn't even ring me for a price