|
|
|
|
|
Topic: 10 Sprint Car storylines from Florida Speed Weeks
|
Email this topic to a friend |
Subscribe to this Topic
| Report this Topic to Moderator
|
|
Page 1 of 2 of 34 replies
|
|
|
|
|
February 16, 2016 at
08:44:06 AM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
05/07/2013
|
|
Posts:
|
1991
|
|
|
This message was edited on
February 16, 2016 at
08:45:57 AM by gators0849
10 Sprint Car storylines from Florida Speed Weeks
|
|
|
|
February 16, 2016 at
06:15:13 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
07/15/2014
|
|
Posts:
|
1227
|
|
|
Reply to:
I like Hodnett's new car. It's different. I get tired of seeing the same "Blackbeard style" jagged edge style wraps that a ton of people seem to have on their car's these days. Some look ok (Montieth), some even look great (Pat Cannon), but more often than not, they all end up looking the same.
I could talk for hours about "paint" jobs on cars.
|
|
|
|
|
February 16, 2016 at
06:46:20 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
07/15/2014
|
|
Posts:
|
1227
|
|
|
Reply to:
Wizz, you're the best.
|
|
|
|
|
|
February 16, 2016 at
07:24:48 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
02/27/2005
|
|
Posts:
|
4443
|
|
|
Reply to:
The car count deal is strictly money. There are twice as many sprint cars across the country as there were 30 years ago. Just that most of them are running in smaller CID classes.
Is the most economical fix for dirty air putting on twice as tall wickerbill or limiting wing angle to 20 degrees?
Is the most economical fix for taking bite away giving an "option" to run a harder 18" wide tire or going to a harder shorter smaller tire like SOD uses?
The Outlaws never choose the best economically avenue. That is why ASCS came into existence. It certainly isn't the money or the glory. The Outlaws have them covered. They are simply too damn expensive.
The unlimited super late models went to smaller tires and did away with barge boards and they have multiple national series.
Donny Schatz runs a late model in his spare time for Christ's sake. When was the last time Bloomquist raced a sprint car?
They don't even know how to spell sprint car
much less chromoly...http://www.ycmco.com
|
|
|
|
|
February 16, 2016 at
09:09:12 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
12/14/2004
|
|
Posts:
|
622
|
|
|
Reply to:
There are times I wonder how he squeezes into a Late Model. That may be harder than getting into a sprint car.
|
|
|
|
|
February 17, 2016 at
07:03:49 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
02/27/2005
|
|
Posts:
|
4443
|
|
|
|
They don't even know how to spell sprint car
much less chromoly...http://www.ycmco.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
February 18, 2016 at
12:52:46 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
12/09/2008
|
|
Posts:
|
2403
|
|
|
|
He's fat as Opera and he still won last nite with a certain style of engine How can that be? No wonder Richards wins evey other nite without needing KY. I'm both surprised and thankful the WoO bosses even let Scott and Josh in the pit area with such silly stuff in the trailer.
Luna's Ford engine style that won 2 WoO titles and 3
Kings Royals before a weight rule against the best EVER
in their prime and now DOMINATES super dirt late model
racing is no longer allowed/wanted in a WoO sprint
car.... Was Luna a miracle worker?
|
|
|
|
|
February 18, 2016 at
06:54:28 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
02/27/2005
|
|
Posts:
|
4443
|
|
|
|
Sure would be nice and a lot cheaper if they unhooked them...
2015 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Rulebook
-
A.) Only conventional type V-8 engines with the cam in the block will be permitted. There will be no limit on the cubic inch displacement.
-
B.) All engines must be based on a manufactured, factory design.
-
C.) Aluminum or steel blocks will be permitted.
They don't even know how to spell sprint car
much less chromoly...http://www.ycmco.com
|
|
|
|
|
February 18, 2016 at
10:41:14 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
10/26/2014
|
|
Posts:
|
2489
|
|
|
Reply to:
Posted By: minthess on February 18 2016 at 12:52:46 PM
He's fat as Opera and he still won last nite with a certain style of engine How can that be? No wonder Richards wins evey other nite without needing KY. I'm both surprised and thankful the WoO bosses even let Scott and Josh in the pit area with such silly stuff in the trailer.
|
Real race cars do typically require the driver to at least be in decent physical condition. As with all sports, there are exceptions. In fact, the greatest sprint car driver of all time is Steve Kinser and he's always been a pretty big dude. To my knowledge, he's always ran Chevy engines and the only time the Casey Luna car ever won championships were when Steve was utilizing his talents elsewhere. I'm sure you probably don't want to discuss that though. Like I said before, if you love late models so much, go watch the damn things. No one will miss you or you're constant whining and complaining about engine manufacturers.
|
|
|
|
|
|
February 19, 2016 at
07:39:28 AM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
03/24/2013
|
|
Posts:
|
1449
|
|
|
Reply to:
Posted By: fiXXXer on February 18 2016 at 10:41:14 PM
Real race cars do typically require the driver to at least be in decent physical condition. As with all sports, there are exceptions. In fact, the greatest sprint car driver of all time is Steve Kinser and he's always been a pretty big dude. To my knowledge, he's always ran Chevy engines and the only time the Casey Luna car ever won championships were when Steve was utilizing his talents elsewhere. I'm sure you probably don't want to discuss that though. Like I said before, if you love late models so much, go watch the damn things. No one will miss you or you're constant whining and complaining about engine manufacturers.
|
"Real race cars do typically require the driver to at least be in decent physical condition". Since you are an expert, please list what you consider to be "real race" cars. Imagine how much money I could have saved over the years by only attending races with "real race cars". Boy, do I feel stupid!
|
|
|
|
|
February 19, 2016 at
11:41:43 AM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
12/09/2008
|
|
Posts:
|
2403
|
|
|
|
Talking point number eleven would be Josh Richards wins practically every race with a Ford but not one soul in all of sprint racing (competitor or official) feels it would be worth considering or even healthy. Maybe being on the podium for about three weeks solid isnt what its cracked up to be. Even the 360 guys refuse after JJ embarrasesd them with "unfair" stuff for years. I guess they are so ethical they would feel bad about running one even though its both legal and superior.
Luna's Ford engine style that won 2 WoO titles and 3
Kings Royals before a weight rule against the best EVER
in their prime and now DOMINATES super dirt late model
racing is no longer allowed/wanted in a WoO sprint
car.... Was Luna a miracle worker?
|
|
|
|
|
February 19, 2016 at
01:03:48 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
08/28/2014
|
|
Posts:
|
397
|
|
|
Reply to:
Posted By: minthess on February 19 2016 at 11:41:43 AM
Talking point number eleven would be Josh Richards wins practically every race with a Ford but not one soul in all of sprint racing (competitor or official) feels it would be worth considering or even healthy. Maybe being on the podium for about three weeks solid isnt what its cracked up to be. Even the 360 guys refuse after JJ embarrasesd them with "unfair" stuff for years. I guess they are so ethical they would feel bad about running one even though its both legal and superior.
|
So if I have this right you are saying its a conspiracy by sprint car owners who don't want to tick anyone off by winning too much. Lol
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
February 19, 2016 at
01:12:42 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
12/14/2004
|
|
Posts:
|
622
|
|
|
Reply to:
Posted By: shernernum on February 19 2016 at 01:03:48 PM
So if I have this right you are saying its a conspiracy by sprint car owners who don't want to tick anyone off by winning too much. Lol
|
He's either completely delusional or fucking stupid...............................................
|
|
|
|
|
February 19, 2016 at
04:38:20 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
10/26/2014
|
|
Posts:
|
2489
|
|
|
This message was edited on
February 19, 2016 at
07:23:24 PM by fiXXXer
Reply to:
Posted By: spot1 on February 19 2016 at 01:12:42 PM
He's either completely delusional or fucking stupid...............................................
|
Correct on both
|
|
|
|
|
February 19, 2016 at
07:27:03 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
10/26/2014
|
|
Posts:
|
2489
|
|
|
|
Not sure what the front bumper of a Malibu has to do with the performance of a sprint car engine but the fact is, if Fords were a superior sprint car engine to Chevy's, we'd see them all over the place but they're not. End of story.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
February 19, 2016 at
09:28:12 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
10/26/2014
|
|
Posts:
|
2489
|
|
|
Reply to:
Lol Nice
|
|
|
|
|
February 20, 2016 at
01:03:21 AM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
09/14/2010
|
|
Posts:
|
7620
|
|
|
Reply to:
Amazing how some people take this stuff so personally
I'm a Ford guy too, but really, who cares?
|
|
|
|
|
February 20, 2016 at
08:09:25 AM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
12/09/2008
|
|
Posts:
|
2403
|
|
|
|
You know. I think I'm on to something. After last night, I bet the sprint car guys are concerned about their feet hurting having to stand on the front stretch every night like Josh has to. The poor guy already has major health concerns but he somehow endures! I would be happy to lend a lawn chair to anyone that would consider putting a toe outside the boat. That is of coarse if the 410 officials would allow it
Luna's Ford engine style that won 2 WoO titles and 3
Kings Royals before a weight rule against the best EVER
in their prime and now DOMINATES super dirt late model
racing is no longer allowed/wanted in a WoO sprint
car.... Was Luna a miracle worker?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
February 20, 2016 at
11:53:31 AM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
10/26/2014
|
|
Posts:
|
2489
|
|
|
This message was edited on
February 20, 2016 at
12:28:03 PM by fiXXXer
Reply to:
Posted By: minthess on February 20 2016 at 08:09:25 AM
You know. I think I'm on to something. After last night, I bet the sprint car guys are concerned about their feet hurting having to stand on the front stretch every night like Josh has to. The poor guy already has major health concerns but he somehow endures! I would be happy to lend a lawn chair to anyone that would consider putting a toe outside the boat. That is of coarse if the 410 officials would allow it
|
Donny Schatz doesn't seem to be experiencing any foot issues. In case you need a reminder, he's the guy who won 31 races and the WoO title last year driving the CHEVY PERFORMANCE #15.
|
|
|
|
|
February 20, 2016 at
12:24:51 PM
|
|
|
Joined:
|
10/26/2014
|
|
Posts:
|
2489
|
|
|
This message was edited on
February 20, 2016 at
03:30:57 PM by fiXXXer
Reply to:
Posted By: revjimk on February 20 2016 at 01:03:21 AM
Amazing how some people take this stuff so personally
I'm a Ford guy too, but really, who cares?
|
That's exactly how I feel. I've owned a Ford and I now own a Chevy. The Ford served me well for many years and I really love the Chevy I own now and even though I got rid of the Ford, it's still on the road and the new owner loves it. When it comes to sprint cars, who really cares what's under the hood? They're not stock cars and they never were. Just go to the races and enjoy the show. Those who nitpick over this stuff are a perfect example of people who just look for something to bitch about.
|
|
|
