http://insidecircletrack.com/2020/03...-great-driver/
I get comments and questions about this quite often. And it seems to be more of a hot topic in dirt racing than in any other form of motorsports.
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http://insidecircletrack.com/2020/03...-great-driver/
I get comments and questions about this quite often. And it seems to be more of a hot topic in dirt racing than in any other form of motorsports.
Today's racing, I'll pick great car.
I’ll say the Car also. I’ve seen very good drivers hop in someone else’s car and not good. Probably something to do with set up but they did not look good.
Car for sure,these cars don't spin out,best car and setup wins,Easy to drive hardly move your hands,not like days it looked like the drivers were swatting bees.
Definitely the car. And unfortunately, there's a lot more talented drivers than there are bigtime rides.
this is why you are seeing mediocre drivers flying , there buying the best cars and the set up to go along with it , which brings us back to the original question thats been asked on here time and time again , " whats wrong with late model dirt racing ? ".....
saw mike harrison jump in a B-mod couple years back at lasalle, spun out and couldn't pass a car all night. Driver is nothing without right setup/equipment
On the other hand, I have watched Ricky Thornton Jr. jump in someone else's car & do magical things. Running with the leaders at the WWSO this year in a 4 year old car. Watched him drive someone's b-mod & dominate, Jumps in Hudson O'Neal's ride & wins a qualifier for the World 100, Gets in the 99 car at the dome(only been in the car maybe twice, & drives to the front multiple nights. A really good driver can make up the difference of a lacking car. Question really is................................................ ..............................Would you rather have a driver or a really good setup guru????Quote:
Originally Posted by WisWildManFan
I'll take a $1000 for...….Is it more important to have a great car or a great driver?
And the answer is...…….Bshep/Rocket 1
These days it's much harder to do that. An old car really is behind.Quote:
Originally Posted by 0_VodooChild_0
To have a great car you have to spend big bucks. You better have a great drive. Both needed to win.
Your dollar spend can be greatly reduced with know how.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lennylinda
I know a driver who, if put in the Rocket house car, would manage to put Mark Richards out of business. I would take the great driver every day, without question.
A competent driver, in a car with a real technical advantage, will win lots of races. Of course, there are idiots that can win in nothing. I take these debates to mean the baseline driver is a competent driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by jog49
or can be greatly increased if you have to buy that know how , which i feel is is whats happening way more now a days......Quote:
Originally Posted by MasterSbilt_Racer
You have to have both.
In todays world, The car is 70%, driver is 30% or less.
Wouldn't Bobby Pierce be the answer to this question? The Pierce car isn't considered an elite car, is it? Not trying to put their cars down in any way, just I feel it is a good car with a great driver. God that hurts to say. LOL
If you want to win consistently, you absolutely need both.
luck plays a part but driver for me over car if I could have a choice