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Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
Ah, so "hero" dirt means not a pebble in sight?
"Hero dirt" is when there's just enough moisture to make it firm for fast rolling and super-grippy for excellent cornering traction. Drier gets loose and sandy (in other words, normal So Cal conditions). Wetter gets sloppy and slippery.
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