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July 11, 2008 at
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That driver is Steve Holzkamper of TRE chassis. I don't know where he is racing. Here are a couple more pics of a mod driven by Kenneth Mitcham. Closest i could find to lifting both front tires. Still looks pretty cool.
http://www.infieldidiot.smugmug.com/gallery/2780807_ez5B9/5
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July 12, 2008 at
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Thanks ! very Excellent pictures,Seeing those just gets me more wound up for going to Boone in Sept. he was a fairly young man. the last lap was very fitting.
HorsePower is Function of Torque
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July 12, 2008 at
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I didn't know that we talked about drag racing on here? What I was saying is that mods and mini stocks don't hook up enough to have motor rules and sprints do.
Its ok mod guys, just because you can't get a hold of the (dirt) track doesn't mean you have to tell me fictional stories.
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July 12, 2008 at
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Posted By: cheese21 on July 12 2008 at 01:39:39 AM
I didn't know that we talked about drag racing on here? What I was saying is that mods and mini stocks don't hook up enough to have motor rules and sprints do.
Its ok mod guys, just because you can't get a hold of the (dirt) track doesn't mean you have to tell me fictional stories.
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lol thats funny
How much would could a wouldchuck chuck if a
wouldchuck could chuck would
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July 12, 2008 at
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Posted By: cheese21 on July 12 2008 at 01:39:39 AM
I didn't know that we talked about drag racing on here? What I was saying is that mods and mini stocks don't hook up enough to have motor rules and sprints do.
Its ok mod guys, just because you can't get a hold of the (dirt) track doesn't mean you have to tell me fictional stories.
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It is pretty narrow minded to think that just because you have never seen it, it can't happen. I have seen many mods "skip" both front tires off the corner when getting in the throttle (when track conditions are right). Not to the extent that sprint cars, or drag cars do, but still both front tires not touching the track for a brief instant.
But, if you choose to live in a world where you have to see to believe, then that is also your right!
"Just a dirt track racer"
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July 12, 2008 at
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Posted By: modmaniac on July 12 2008 at 12:53:41 PM
It is pretty narrow minded to think that just because you have never seen it, it can't happen. I have seen many mods "skip" both front tires off the corner when getting in the throttle (when track conditions are right). Not to the extent that sprint cars, or drag cars do, but still both front tires not touching the track for a brief instant.
But, if you choose to live in a world where you have to see to believe, then that is also your right!
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Hitting ruts don't count...
Lol, man I'm just messing with you guys. Between Propps and Tony Anderson I'm always getting barraged with sprint jokes. Of course none of theirs make sense.
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July 12, 2008 at
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I saw one get both tires off the ground on a steep incline rolling backward then punchin the gas into a 50 mph south wind. It was AWESOME!
"They're steering them sum bi***es with their right
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July 12, 2008 at
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Posted By: cheese21 on July 12 2008 at 01:14:51 PM
Hitting ruts don't count...
Lol, man I'm just messing with you guys. Between Propps and Tony Anderson I'm always getting barraged with sprint jokes. Of course none of theirs make sense.
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Thats O.K Cheese,those boys only dream of the day they'll be able to pilot an open wheel sprinter around a good ole half mile track.They will then jump out of that car saying to themselves bring on the Villan,Peters and so on,thats when reality sets in, they only turned a 20 sec lap.They be so pissed off that they will gladly go back to them full body soap boxes on wheels.
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July 12, 2008 at
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July 12, 2008 at
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Posted By: smoman on July 12 2008 at 03:39:33 PM
Thats O.K Cheese,those boys only dream of the day they'll be able to pilot an open wheel sprinter around a good ole half mile track.They will then jump out of that car saying to themselves bring on the Villan,Peters and so on,thats when reality sets in, they only turned a 20 sec lap.They be so pissed off that they will gladly go back to them full body soap boxes on wheels.
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Like its real hard to drive a car with 10ft wide wheels and 2 wings and never have to lift off the gas. Try driving one with 8" tires and the same horsepower with twice the weight!
by the way, i'm just trying to stir you wings guys up! Personally, i think you're all crazy for driving those things!
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July 13, 2008 at
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DeCocq, if you drove one just once, you'd be selling the mod. LOL
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July 13, 2008 at
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But if they get rid of all these full bodied soap boxes on wheels who will pack the track for you sprinters.
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July 13, 2008 at
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Amen not to mention you have to race car driver to drive our cars.
The Deeper The Better. GO DEEP!
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July 13, 2008 at
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Yeah, us sprint car drivers just ride along. You know, since we have to let off going into the turn so the car catches up...turn it...wait...hit the gas and go down the straightaway (possibly pull a wheely like sidebitewins if we're lucky) and go do it all again. Oh wait that's a mod. We actually have to run it into the corner going over 100 mph wheel to wheel with another open wheel car and all it takes is one bump to end up in the hospital. Come on guys. Your whole hp argument is old because your cars can't hook up. I actually applaud you guys because I would probably fall asleep if I drove one. It is amazing that you guys make 20 laps without a pillow.
PS: Did anybody notice how packed the stands where Friday night when the mods were off?
 Bring it on ladies
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July 13, 2008 at
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The whole argument is moot. From a promoters point of view, you've gotta have multiple classes, because you have to appeal to a mass audience. All dirt track race cars must "hook up"otherwise they'd make no forward progress, and would just spin the wheels endlessly; any other discussion is comparing apples to oranges. And opinions, like a**holes are everyhwere.
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July 13, 2008 at
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You mod,street stock guys are taking this way out of context.No open wheeled racers have said a word about your cars being worthless.When the mods or street stocks are going around the track,that gives everyone a chance to go to the concessions or go to the restrooms and the sprints enough time to get their cars ready for the feature.Hell I like to see a demo derby from time to time.You guys provide free entertainment sometimes.It would really be cool to see SFS do figure 8 for the mod and streetstocks once.
Steve Moyer CKS Fabrication & Welding
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I want my last words to be "damn this is fun"
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July 13, 2008 at
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When was the last time that they had a sprint car race for any money? i mean does the outlaws pay any money any more? I mean theres one every weekend for some kind of mod, hey listen i grew up watching your family race very cool but it i never said they wasnt fun to watch.
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July 13, 2008 at
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Man, we have a lot of uneducated people on here. lol
LetoffEarly...Just a little FYI, The knoxville nationals pay 6 figures I believe. The Front Row Challenge pays $50,000. The STN's (360 race) pays $10,000 or $20,000. The Mopar Million paid $1,000,000. The ASCS champion gets $50,000. These are just the random races I can think of. I haven't even mentioned the Kings Royal or other big races. None of these are 100% accurate by any means because they are off the top of my head but they are close.
JD: I respect your cars (well the chevy ones). The speeds I was guessing at are at the city. Now I'm sure the sprinters go just a liiiiiitle faster on those tracks you are talking about. Just a guess.
Here are the facts fellas...a hooked up 900hp sprint weighing 1200 lbs is just a little more extreme and fun to drive than a wheel spinning 900 hp 4 ton mod.
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July 13, 2008 at
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Posted By: cheese21 on July 13 2008 at 02:24:44 PM
Yeah, us sprint car drivers just ride along. You know, since we have to let off going into the turn so the car catches up...turn it...wait...hit the gas and go down the straightaway (possibly pull a wheely like sidebitewins if we're lucky) and go do it all again. Oh wait that's a mod. We actually have to run it into the corner going over 100 mph wheel to wheel with another open wheel car and all it takes is one bump to end up in the hospital. Come on guys. Your whole hp argument is old because your cars can't hook up. I actually applaud you guys because I would probably fall asleep if I drove one. It is amazing that you guys make 20 laps without a pillow.
PS: Did anybody notice how packed the stands where Friday night when the mods were off?
Bring it on ladies
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I tell you what. You take the wings off your car and put on DOT 235/75 -15 wheels on your sprint and lets line them up and race. I guarantee you wont fall asleep! Your arguement is old because all i hear is that your cars can drive themselves and we go so much faster. Ours are the hardest to drive because of all the horsepower and no wings for downforce or big tires for sidebite. And i might add, we can make it 3 to 4 wide racin without flipping all the time!
And i might add, its awful sad that you all have to have someone pushing you to start your big bad sprint cars! LOL!
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July 13, 2008 at
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They still run those. They are called non-wing sprint cars. They are too fast and were too dangerous so some sanctioning bodies decided to allow wings on them. I'm willing to bet a non-winged sprinter could outrun a mod...
If everything is the same the lighter car will win out. It's physics.
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July 13, 2008 at
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Its cool cheese i may not be as smarts as you its alright just finish your motor so you can go race. because you have alot of time on your hands. maybe a girl friend to lol
The Deeper The Better. GO DEEP!
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