| Many drivers and teams often switch from their | | | | out blocks of rubber. This helps to change the grip |
| current form of racing to some other form in order | | | | characteristics and the cooling properties of the tire |
| to change the venue. The transition from Asphalt | | | | as well. |
| Racing to Dirt Track Racing is considered to be the | | | | On the other hand, on a wet tacky surface, a dirt |
| most common one. | | | | tire needs large grooves and no small crevices so |
| However, these two forms are quite different. The | | | | that the wet material can be shed quickly. |
| choice of tires in the two types is entirely different. | | | | However, more edges are needed to get a grip on |
| As far as Asphalt Racing is concerned, most of the | | | | the track surface when the track is packed and |
| teams running on asphalt tracks use the same | | | | starts the transition toward slick. |
| mandated tire for the entire event. It is only the air | | | | One should know when to make changes and as to |
| pressure and the stagger that needs to be adjusted. | | | | what changes need to be made at a given point in |
| However, this is not the case with Dirt Track Racing. | | | | time. |
| The story is entirely different and more complex for | | | | To conclude, in dirt track racing, the car will not be |
| dirt racing. | | | | able to utilize the positive properties of a good setup |
| In dirt track racing, there are several tread and | | | | if the tires are not right. |
| compound designs to choose from. The teams also | | | | Several seasons of hard learning are required before |
| have a choice to alter the tread pattern by cutting | | | | you can accurately guess the needs of your dirt tires! |