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I also posted this in the c3 section "No problem Raceway Park" is holding its annual Vette/ Viper day this Sunday. You are all invited. A full day of Road and Drag racing. The road course is 1.8 miles,14 turns, 3 Straightaways.I will have pics and video of the event soon.
Info on the event: http://www.noproblemraceway.com/roadcourse.htm
Some pics from the last time I was on the track.
and to answer your question; no those tiers do not have any grip on the race track.
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