You can find out some information on http://www.tirerack.com/tires/types/comp.jsp Tirerack is such a good resources, I used it last year when I was looking for tires.
Soft tires are better because they are smooth on the track which gives them more speed.
Drag cars have large rear tires with no tread to grab more traction on the track surface. The rear tires also have lower air pressure so when the energy is transferred to the rear tires (as torque) the tires ripple and even more of the tire touches the track for more traction.
The track and tires are both sprayed with a special solvent compound.
Spinning tires heats up the rubber, making it more tacky and better able to grip the track.
by lowering the pressure in the tires but it depends on what kind of soil the track is in, for example for wet conditions you need more traction as you need to lower the pressure in the tires so you get more drive. Buy a pressure Gauge.
Depends on the track mainly but cutting proper grooves in your tires is a good start
With the right tires, it will do pretty well on a track.
Race cars use tires with no grooves (or 'Slicks') as they provide the most surface area contact with the road which provides the most grip. More grip = more stability. The slicks are only used when the track is dry enough as they will not clear away water, they are more likely to lose contact with the track and hydroplane/aquaplane, which will cause a loss of grip. In Formula 1 when the track becomes too wet for slicks they will change tires to either Intermediate or Wet tires which feature different depth grooves for driving on a wet track. A road car cannot use slick tires as it must be suitable for driving in any condition at any given time, plus all 4 tires of a Formula 1 race car can be changed in a little more than 2 seconds, I doubt you'd be able to manage that with a road legal vehicle.
The best track bike tires for optimal performance on the race track are typically high-performance slick tires designed specifically for racing. These tires provide maximum grip and traction on the track surface, allowing for faster speeds and better handling in corners. Brands like Michelin, Pirelli, and Dunlop are popular choices among professional racers for their performance and durability.
I asked that question when I went to my local tire dealer and he showed me the Geo Track tires (made in China). He said that the parent company is Bridgestone.
Sticky Grip to the track, like flour and water stick. Check out the link attached for more details:
If the snow tires have a bigger diameter than the others, the odo and the speedo will read a bit low. If the snow tires have a smaller diameter the odo and speedo will read a bit high.