Davenport. How is he that good?

[dirty-white-boy]

I am not taking anything away from him but you have to ask in this day and age how he is that good everywhere he goes?

You hear all the drivers talk about how equal the cars are and everyone has the same basic stuff yet one guy is going to have a record 2 million dollar season when nobody else is even close to him.

Asking for a friend!

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

I am not taking anything away from him but you have to ask in this day and age how he is that good everywhere he goes?

You hear all the drivers talk about how equal the cars are and everyone has the same basic stuff yet one guy is going to have a record 2 million dollar season when nobody else is even close to him.

Asking for a friend!

A smart guy taking advantage of all the new possibilities to gain an edge within ever more complicated rules, a driver who has really matured and excels on all types of track conditions, a crew that is very prepared when they arrive at the track and all on the same page as far as adjustments during the night.

[KTMLew]

Billy Moyer
Jeff Purvis
Freddie Smith

All pretty dominant in their day. You must not be as old as I am. Purvis was best I ever seen. Win by 1/2 lap. Just in a different class. It all comes around.

[Rajflyboy]

Ancient Chinese Secret Traction control

[Morgs153]

Remarkable how smooth that car looks in comparison to others on the track. His car just glides over bumps and ripples where others seem to bounce around a bit more. How he picks up the speed off corners with the chassis just staying optimally up on the bars and in that sweet spot for getting the power to the ground. They sure have a total package right now with his driver talent, the team, and that car.

[play4kps]

If you want the quickest fix, bring back the claimer rule, winning car available as it sits after the win. Lucas, WOO and Eldora, there is your fix.

[dirtcrazy4u]

This isn't street stock racing. Heck most couldn't get the claimed rule right anyhow that's why it's nowhere that I know of.

[play4kps]

dirtcrazy, I agree, but someone would be willing to buy the 44, 49 or 76 car. The technology would be out of the bag or be in more than a select few drivers. especially the 49 team.

[ZERO25]

dirtcrazy, I agree, but someone would be willing to buy the 44, 49 or 76 car. The technology would be out of the bag or be in more than a select few drivers. especially the 49 team.

And 95% of the drivers still couldnt win in it!

[Highside Hustler25]

1 simple answer.

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[Hoosier_Dirt]

Very good crew, very good driver, very well balanced car, and great financial backing

[kidrock]

Billy Moyer
Jeff Purvis
Freddie Smith

All pretty dominant in their day. You must not be as old as I am. Purvis was best I ever seen. Win by 1/2 lap. Just in a different class. It all comes around.

Agreed Purvis was the best

[Finnfan25]

Seems like we were having pretty much the same conversation about Overton last year, maybe Sheppard year before that, so on and so forth over the years, drivers get hot...... Secrets get out, crewmen change, rules get made....it is what it is. If they've found something no one else has, legal or illegal, I give them credit....whoever the team/driver is.

[kidrock]

Seems like we were having pretty much the same conversation about Overton last year, maybe Sheppard year before that, so on and so forth over the years, drivers get hot...... Secrets get out, crewmen change, rules get made....it is what it is. If they've found something no one else has, legal or illegal, I give them credit....whoever the team/driver is.

Very well said Finnfan

[dirtcrazy4u]

Maybe that wire that they had to disconnect is why Brandon Sheppard was getting beat so bad on starts and restarts

[Rajflyboy]

And 95% of the drivers still couldnt win in it!

Now that’s the truth. Cody Overton switched cars with Brandon in a practice session a few months back. Cody said his car wasn’t good. Brandon got in and ran great lap times and said his car was just fine.

[KTMLew]

Maybe that wire that they had to disconnect is why Brandon Sheppard was getting beat so bad on starts and restarts

The flaw in their thinking is, the tach wire is an output from the MSD box. Traction control would be an input from a sensor signal comparing crank speed to rear wheel or driveshaft speed.

They'd have to look closer for "extra" wires. Why would there be wires running to the bellhousing, trans, differential? Not saying there is, but...?

Easy to camouflage in a braded line.

But as mentioned above, Davenport & Madden both have a fantastic shock package. Cars are VERY controlled. I tried to get into doing shocks for Rocket back in 2003/04. They said they "had a guy". I used to do some dirtbike stuff. WP/Ohlins/KYB mainly. But dirt stuff is dirt stuff, IMO.

[TBSprintFan]

A smart guy taking advantage of all the new possibilities to gain an edge within ever more complicated rules, a driver who has really matured and excels on all types of track conditions, a crew that is very prepared when they arrive at the track and all on the same page as far as adjustments during the night.

How true on all accounts and like Jonathan said awhile back, he spends a lot of time watching different videos of tracks and other drivers and how they react in different situations.

[jensenracing1818]

haha love how everyone jumps to traction control and cheating... haha claimer rule?? jeesus just sit back and enjoy the show.. we are all watching modern day greatness in action for those who never watched Freddie or Purvis, bloomer or Moyer dominate this is just the passing of the torch to the next generation.. I see lots more globes in JD's future 5 in 7 years is an amazing accomplishment

[PushinTheLimit]

Davenport was good in all different track conditions this past weekend. From slick to hooked up and they were on the money with their adjustments. He makes smart decisions and takes care of his tires too. Good crew and good owners.