Dan Smith The Competitive Advantage of Tire Prep Notes The Competitive Advantage of Tire Prep Notes Why Documentation Wins Races In racing, we log shock settings, gear ratios, lap times, and fuel data — but many teams still rely on memory when it comes to...
Dan Smith Grooving Dirt Racing Tires: Soft vs. Hard Compounds When track conditions change faster than your setup can keep up, tire grooving becomes one of the most effective tuning tools you can use. But not all tires respond the same way to grooving—and one of...
Dan Smith Understanding Sidewall Spring Rate in Dirt Late Model and Sprint Car Tires When it comes to dirt racing, success often hinges on small adjustments that yield big results. One critical yet often overlooked aspect is the sidewall spring rate of tires. This characteristic plays...
Dan Smith Rear-Wheel Air Bleeding Systems in Dirt Sprint Cars In dirt sprint car racing, tire management can make or break performance. Track surfaces evolve rapidly—starting tacky, then drying slick, sometimes rubbering up—and rear tire pressures must be tightl...
Dan Smith Engine Cooling Secrets for Dirt Late Models, Dirt Modifieds & Stock Cars When it comes to dirt track racing, horsepower wins races—but only if your engine stays cool enough to make it to the checkered flag. Engine overheating is one of the most common causes of failure in ...
Dan Smith Optimizing Dirt Late Model Tire Compound Choices — Including NLMT 2.25 for Mid-Atlantic Racers In dirt late model racing, tire compound selection is a critical piece of the performance puzzle. For teams running in the Mid-Atlantic region, navigating the NLMT compound ladder—particularly with co...
Dan Smith Choosing the Right NLMT Tire Compound in Dirt Late Model Racing Tire selection can make or break your setup in dirt late model racing. The National Late Model Tire (NLMT) compound lineup—specifically the NLMT 2, 3, and 4—offers versatility across changing track co...
Dan Smith Managing Rear Tire Temperatures with Circumference Sipes in Dirt Late Models and Modifieds In the high-stakes world of dirt oval racing, tire management is more than a science—it's an art. Rear tire heat buildup can be the silent killer of grip, longevity, and overall performance. One of th...
Dan Smith Understanding Wide 5 Bearings: Standard vs. 1 Ton vs. Deuce and a Half When it comes to dirt late model race cars, performance is dictated by more than just horsepower and driver skill — the unsung heroes of speed are often the components that keep everything rotating sm...
Dan Smith How to Clean Your Reusable Air Filter (Walker, K&N, and Others) At Precise Racing Products , we know the dirt doesn’t just stay on the track. In dirt oval racing, your engine breathes in the same grit you’re sliding through—and your air filter is your first line o...
Dan Smith Dialing In Air Pressure for Dirt Oval Racing: A Track-Condition-Centric Approach In dirt oval racing, success isn’t just about horsepower and driving skill—it often comes down to the finer setup details. One of the most overlooked yet critical tuning elements is tire air pressure ...
Dan Smith Siping UMP Modified Tires: Maximizing Grip Within the Rules With the latest UMP rule changes eliminating the option to groove tires, racers now need to rely more heavily on siping to extract optimal performance from their Hoosier UMP modified tires. While sipi...
?unique=22df789)
