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August 02, 2009 at
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What is going on? There has been alot of injuries lately due to U-Joints breaking. I heard Brooke's U-joint was brand new.
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August 02, 2009 at
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Posted By: Tatnell 25 on August 02 2009 at 11:57:34 AM
What is going on? There has been alot of injuries lately due to U-Joints breaking. I heard Brooke's U-joint was brand new.
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Unless you KNOW for sure that the drive line in Brooke's car was brand new, assume nothing.
Maybe the torque tube broke first, and then the driveshaft slipped out of the rear end and got his legs...
U-joints break, either from age, or failure after a wreck. Most aluminum u-joints wear out after about 30 shows and should be replaced. A lot of times, teams don't check/replace a u-joint after they get into an accident; the damage subsequently takes out a driveline....and maybe a driver's legs....And a slightly misaligned driveline, while raceable, will eventually break a driveline.
Chuck.....
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August 02, 2009 at
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Posted By: sprinter25 on August 02 2009 at 02:00:38 PM
Unless you KNOW for sure that the drive line in Brooke's car was brand new, assume nothing.
Maybe the torque tube broke first, and then the driveshaft slipped out of the rear end and got his legs...
U-joints break, either from age, or failure after a wreck. Most aluminum u-joints wear out after about 30 shows and should be replaced. A lot of times, teams don't check/replace a u-joint after they get into an accident; the damage subsequently takes out a driveline....and maybe a driver's legs....And a slightly misaligned driveline, while raceable, will eventually break a driveline.
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Do the steel u-joints hold up a lot better than the aluminum ones? Maybe the steel ones should be mandatory.I would like to see a photo of what this does to the torque tube when it flies apart if anyone has one.
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August 02, 2009 at
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No, what SHOULD be mandatory is scatter shields for the entire driveline including the bellhousing and rear motor plate.
What would they add? 3 or 4 pounds? Yes, I know that the teams shave every bloody ounce to be as close to minimum weight as possible; but if it's 5 extra pounds or broken legs with possible career-ending injuries what would you choose?
I am lucky enough to work at one of the best tracks
anywhere.
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August 04, 2009 at
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But putting on those 3 or 4 pounds would slow the cars down by .00000000000000000000000001 seconds per lap. The fans would revolt over the cars being slower and the sport would collapse.
Or at least that's what the powers that be seem to think. When a top WoO drivers gets badly injured, then something will be done.
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August 04, 2009 at
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I could be wrong, but I think the World of Outlaws may already require a scatter shield.
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August 04, 2009 at
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Posted By: butchknouse37 on August 04 2009 at 01:01:51 PM
But putting on those 3 or 4 pounds would slow the cars down by .00000000000000000000000001 seconds per lap. The fans would revolt over the cars being slower and the sport would collapse.
Or at least that's what the powers that be seem to think. When a top WoO drivers gets badly injured, then something will be done.
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Sorry Butch, but it's not "The powers that be" that aren't utilizing the safety equipment available. It's the drivers.
Don't try to blame this on any sanctioning body or group other than those whose lives/bodies are at stake.
I am lucky enough to work at one of the best tracks
anywhere.
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