Post 20

[dalakhani]

Ground loss is significantly more important in dirt racing than it is in turf racing.

I agree that ground loss around two turns on a dirt track can be an overrated factor. We factor in the extra distance travelled but there are some less tangible advantages (dirt in the face, traffic, momentum continuation) that are often discounted. I agree with BTW that one would have to watch the race to see if that would be the case.