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  • drano
    Senior Member
    • May 2007
    • 1339

    #1

    Another one out

    Saw where Brian Shirley is sidelined with concussion, this has become a real problem in racing as of late have no idea what a solution would be though. In the Weaver interview he suggests slowing the cars down some way I would say he would know as well as any one being he has suffered the same fate.
  • MI Dirt Fan
    Banned
    • May 2007
    • 8806

    #2
    They slowed NASCAR cars down and what happened.........

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    • bb14
      Senior Member
      • Jan 2008
      • 136

      #3
      They took away horsepower. That just allowed them to go faster through the turns which is the problem with racing. Leave the motors along and slow them down in the turns. Hard tires or narrower tires is one way but the cars have to be off of the ground to let air under. Also need to run on springs. And no downforce. All of this sounds easy but it is the solution. Taking away motor is not a solution.

      Interesting interview in which AJFoyt and Mario Andretti agreed on something. Mario was asked how to fix modern racing and he replied give them 1000 HP and take off the wings. They will have to slow down in turns and race.

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      • calverton
        Banned
        • Sep 2016
        • 1591

        #4
        take away the suspension and front end work

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        • Just The Tip
          Senior Member
          • Oct 2008
          • 231

          #5
          Not a late model driver, but Robert Ballou, last year's USAC sprint car champion, broke his neck last night in a pretty vicious crash in California. Been a rough year for sure.

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          • calverton
            Banned
            • Sep 2016
            • 1591

            #6
            Chelsey Dixon got burnt real bad last night also 54 percent

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            • dirtdobber45
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2015
              • 7226

              #7
              Originally posted by Just The Tip View Post
              Not a late model driver, but Robert Ballou, last year's USAC sprint car champion, broke his neck last night in a pretty vicious crash in California. Been a rough year for sure.
              Originally posted by calverton View Post
              Chelsey Dixon got burnt real bad last night also 54 percent
              Hate hearing that on both accounts. Hope they both have speedy recoveries. Hope Shirley gets back soon
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              • dirtdobber45
                Senior Member
                • Jan 2015
                • 7226

                #8
                If you want a slower lm go to a different class e.i. crates or limited...just cause you slow the car down doesnt mean the impact will be softer
                If I havent offended you please be patient Ill get to you as soon as I can...... and yes Im a Bloomquist fan...deal w it!!! WWG1WGA!!!

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                • Barbecueboy
                  Senior Member
                  • Mar 2013
                  • 18116

                  #9
                  I'll watch( and enjoy) just about anything.........slowing the cars down a bit won't hurt a thing IMO.....the drivers will still find a way to make it exciting.
                  Where is the move over flag when you need it?????

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                  • SHOESTRING TRVLR
                    Member
                    • May 2007
                    • 96

                    #10
                    Is it the design of longhorn chassis? Madden, weaver and now Shirley.

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                    • a25rjr
                      Senior Member
                      • Feb 2016
                      • 3774

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Barbecueboy View Post
                      I'll watch( and enjoy) just about anything.........slowing the cars down a bit won't hurt a thing IMO.....the drivers will still find a way to make it exciting.
                      Exactly......honestly, some of the best races I watch are the "stock" cars at my local track!
                      Turn LEFT, Vote RIGHT!

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                      • drano
                        Senior Member
                        • May 2007
                        • 1339

                        #12
                        Just going off the interview that Weaver had, said they need to slow the cars down some he is probably a reliable source

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                        • MI Dirt Fan
                          Banned
                          • May 2007
                          • 8806

                          #13
                          Again. They tried to even in NASCAR recently. How did that work out. When it's your turn it's your turn.

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                          • Krooser
                            Senior Member
                            • Nov 2012
                            • 3117

                            #14
                            a25ajr... you are correct. Last night at Shawano they had two B features for the IMCA stock cars and took the top three out of each to fill out the main. Must have had 50 cars in that class. They always put on a great show.

                            Meanwhile the late models had 16 entries.
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                            • drano
                              Senior Member
                              • May 2007
                              • 1339

                              #15
                              I am not sure Weaver was saying even it out as much as slowing the cars down a little.

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