The Chevy guy is a noob, but a red herring none the less.

This looked like a typical T&T night. the tracks do not prep the track or check the track for water, oil, etc.

As for the track personnel, what make you think they know what they are doing? For the most part, they don't unless its a big $$ event. Even then, I have had my breath taken away with some of the ignorance I have seen over the years.

Its a night time run. Below the dew point? a quick look at the sheet metal would tell you this.

I feel badly for the Duster, but if you have a 9.5 or better car, you have to deal with these contingencies.