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TOUGH GUY WEATHER BONUS 

Rain (Snow) or Shine
Although the WinterNats is run in California, sometimes the improbable occurs and it rains.  The WinterNats events are run rain or shine. Running in the rain with the proper set up and tires is a BLAST! So be sure to have a set of rain tires/wheels in your truck or trailer so you don’t miss out on the fun. And to reward those hearty souls that have to get their racing “fix” regardless of the weather, we award a “tough guy” wet event bonus. This bonus is awarded where the WinterNats race director has declared a wet race.

Rain Tires
Rain tires are open spec, which means any manufacturer and no marking required. SKUSA will NOT have rain tires for sale at the track so please get them before you go. IMPORTANT: Front rims work with rain tires, but rears don’t (regular rims are 7″ wide, rains require 6″ wide).

Wet Setup
Here are some quick and dirty tips for wet setup:

  • Move the front wheels out as far as possible.
  • Rear track should be moved in as far as possible (center of rear tires aligned with inside edge of the front tires).
  • Increase caster.
  • Increase camber.
  • Set toe to 1/4″ to 1/2″ out.
  • Run front bumper and nerf bars loose.
  • Run rear bumper tight.
  • Increase tire pressure (experiment up to 20+psi)
  • Remove seat strut bolts at the seat.
  • Use short hubs.
  • Move the rear of the seat up around 1″ to 1 1/4″ above normal.
  • Run maximum rear ride height.
  • Use a hotter sparkplug.
  • Spray the ignition with a water repellent, such as WD40.