Update from Robby about Wed Practice

Ok- Just talked to Robby, and he has informed me that he had ZERO issues with the tires during the 2nd practice. He said he did a 20 lap run,no problems,car sucked up very well, and he is very excited about the Duel 150. Main objective, keep the car in 1 piece and he is taking a play it by ear strategy as far as his racing goes,so don't assume he is going straight to the back.So in conclusion,the tire issue he had during the first practice was NOT an issue during the 2nd practice,

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Permalink Reply by Thomas on February 11, 2009 at 6:50pm

Good to hear. Especially after the only other person we heard of having issues with the tires was Jr. Good to hear they can run anywhere, hopefully we can get us a duel win, if get up front tomorrow.

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Permalink Reply by Doug on February 11, 2009 at 7:06pm

Matt would probably have more knowledge on this subject than I so maybe he can confirm or set me straight, but based on what they showed during the second practice with RG looking at his tires I am pretty sure that those were wear marks that all the tires already have on them so teams can tell how the tires are wearing throughout the runs. Great news that there is no problem though. The car did look very good drafting today.

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Permalink Reply by Matt on February 11, 2009 at 9:04pm

Hmm, I have yet to watch my tevo-ed practices, so I cannot be sure.

If they were little circles, offset slightly, on the outer middle and inner portion of the tread, then they were depth indicators to help indicate how the tire is wearing.

I plan on watching the practices tomorrow, Ill confirm for sure after that.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on February 12, 2009 at 12:04am

They show'd the wear indicators (unsure which tire position rt fr/rt rr).The tire they show'd look'd real good-no issues-just my opinion

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Permalink Reply by TOG on February 12, 2009 at 12:09am

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on February 12, 2009 at 12:18am

Thanks TOG, thats the picture- tire looks good to me (I'm think'n right rear-no brake on the wheel)

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Permalink Reply by Matt on February 12, 2009 at 12:26am

No brake on the wheel? What???

You realize the brakes (rotors, calipers, etc) are located on the "hub" of the car, right?

Did you mean brake dust? Dont expect much of that on any wheels at Daytona...

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Permalink Reply by Mike Kenyon on February 12, 2009 at 10:11am

brake dust- missed it by one word.

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Permalink Reply by Matt on February 12, 2009 at 10:37am

I figured, haha. I was just trying do poke some fun,:)

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Permalink Reply by Matt/Canuck on February 11, 2009 at 7:11pm

Nice live update
Thanks TOG

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Permalink Reply by Mike/WC77 on February 11, 2009 at 8:01pm

Good to know he's playing it by ear. I'd hate to think Rob is determined to lay back. I think it'll really come down to who's running where,& where Rob wants to fit in