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April 17, 2017 at
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Was just wondering, thinking, if I was a car owner or a driver for that matter why don't they keep a notebook? Maybe they do, but I have been around a few drivers in the last few years that do not know what a standard screw driver is. Obviously crew chiefs keep them but what happens when there is a seperation?? who keeps the BOOK??
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April 17, 2017 at
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If it's a hired crew chief that notebook belongs to him.
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April 18, 2017 at
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Posted By: sedy on April 17 2017 at 07:58:11 PM
Was just wondering, thinking, if I was a car owner or a driver for that matter why don't they keep a notebook? Maybe they do, but I have been around a few drivers in the last few years that do not know what a standard screw driver is. Obviously crew chiefs keep them but what happens when there is a seperation?? who keeps the BOOK??
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Ok, I'll bite. What is a standard screw driver?
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April 18, 2017 at
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Posted By: paydirt28 on April 18 2017 at 06:03:13 PM
Ok, I'll bite. What is a standard screw driver?
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It's a SAE one. Won't work on metric screws.
www.harleytrikes.com
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April 18, 2017 at
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Posted By: Kool Trikes on April 18 2017 at 06:07:11 PM
It's a SAE one. Won't work on metric screws.
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So it won't work on 6/8" tubing stretcher?
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April 18, 2017 at
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Posted By: sedy on April 17 2017 at 07:58:11 PM
Was just wondering, thinking, if I was a car owner or a driver for that matter why don't they keep a notebook? Maybe they do, but I have been around a few drivers in the last few years that do not know what a standard screw driver is. Obviously crew chiefs keep them but what happens when there is a seperation?? who keeps the BOOK??
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Just curious---why would all drivers have to know about tools? Is this another one of those "kids these days" speeches about ready to happen?
I am thinking some drivers are hired solely for their driving ability. Has been happening for decades.
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April 18, 2017 at
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It sucks when all you have is a fine tooth because don't you no it, it will be a coarse slot. Strip the head of the screw every time.
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April 19, 2017 at
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Posted By: alum.427 on April 17 2017 at 08:28:06 PM
If it's a hired crew chief that notebook belongs to him.
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True and this typically is the standard on large touring sanctions (WoO). If your local driver works in conjunction with the crew cheif, it's another story. Copy for eahc maybe, haha
Another note, you say "notebook." Schatz and Tricky Ricky have a 3 Ring Binder for each track they visit. For the one's they hit annually for the last 20 or so years multiple 3 Ring Binders that are full. It's actually a sight to see...pretty cool the backlog of notes they keep.
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April 20, 2017 at
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Posted By: Nickules on April 19 2017 at 01:07:29 PM
True and this typically is the standard on large touring sanctions (WoO). If your local driver works in conjunction with the crew cheif, it's another story. Copy for eahc maybe, haha
Another note, you say "notebook." Schatz and Tricky Ricky have a 3 Ring Binder for each track they visit. For the one's they hit annually for the last 20 or so years multiple 3 Ring Binders that are full. It's actually a sight to see...pretty cool the backlog of notes they keep.
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What's more impressive than that...
You should see some of the financial records these long standing team owner/drivers have kept throughout the years. I bet more than a few could show you tire receipts from forty years ago.
Brandon McLain
United Sprint Car Series Driver
2014 Season
National Rookie of the Year!
National Points - 8th
Southern Points - 3rd
Asphalt Points - 3rd
18 Races, 3 Top 5's, 14 Top 10's
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April 20, 2017 at
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Some years ago, I once took a photo of Guy Forbrook studying a pocket notebook when they were readying a car to race. Unlikely that I could find the photo but I always thought that it was one of my best.
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April 20, 2017 at
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Posted By: sprintfanatic on April 20 2017 at 07:29:04 PM
Some years ago, I once took a photo of Guy Forbrook studying a pocket notebook when they were readying a car to race. Unlikely that I could find the photo but I always thought that it was one of my best.
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Awesome! I always like the "behind the scenes / stuff some fans don't get to see or think happens" photos like this. Literally checking notes while adjusting/setting up car. Cool stuff.
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April 22, 2017 at
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nickules that is what i was talking about!! but in todays world where rides are very hard to get and keep they don't seem to be as involved as don don and ricky are after on track time?? p.s. standard screwdriver= flathead,straight but not a crescent wrench.lol
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