The truth about caltracs

One of the things I've noticed is that people inadvertently mix up Caltrac tuning methods, traction vs efficiency. What I mean by that is when you race at a track that is extremely well prepped (car dead hooking every pass no matter what) You are tuning launch efficiency not traction. In this situation you are trying get rid of unnecessary movement. Tighter shocks, lower hole, more air pressure. Conversly on a track that is slick ie hot, poor prep, ect. You are tuning for traction, usually low tire pressure, loose shocks, upper hole, more preload. More hit essentially. All to often people ask how should I adjust my Caltracs, and a lot of good advise is given, but for what conditions?
On my car I'm at the opposite ends of the tuning spectrum from spring and fall vs summer.
I've seen out of towner guys that are known as the guys whos Caltrac car will hook anywhere come to our local track, make 3 or 4 shitty passes, and packup and leave because they couldn't get the car to work.