Dave Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Just now, racinfarmer said: Can't pronounce either one. Could have been to both of them. Cool...what your dad race? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, DAVE said: Cool...what your dad race? Mostly sprint cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Mostly sprint cars. Nice...probably seen him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 37 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: For you sprint car fans, it is unfortunate to post this, but Greg Hodnett lost his life in a wreck this evening in New York. Sucks. Im going to a Sprint car race Saturday. A memorial race for a guy that died in a sprint car there. Same place Jason Johnson died. When are they going to fix those fuckin cars?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Legend said: Sucks. Im going to a Sprint car race Saturday. A memorial race for a guy that died in a sprint car there. Same place Jason Johnson died. When are they going to fix those fuckin cars?!?! From what I'm reading, this one is probably more of a track issue. Sounds like the steering broke and he went head on or broadside into the pit entrance wall. One of the things that really gets to me about a lot of racing is the safety, whether it is at the track or in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 16 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: From what I'm reading, this one is probably more of a track issue. Sounds like the steering broke and he went head on or broadside into the pit entrance wall. One of the things that really gets to me about a lot of racing is the safety, whether it is at the track or in the car. Sprint cars havent changed much over the yrs...the winged ones are safer imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, DAVE said: Sprint cars havent changed much over the yrs...the winged ones are safer imo. Yeah they need to have a bigger "crush zone" above the drivers head. Same for midgets. Though I have recently seen a little different design on the halo of some cars, but imo it should be more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, DAVE said: Sprint cars havent changed much over the yrs...the winged ones are safer imo. I think quite a bit has changed in terms of safety, but a lot needs to still be done. Remember Open Wheel magazine? Their Fallen Racer Corner or whatever they called it was pretty much a driver a week from March until October in the 90's. Edited September 21, 2018 by racinfarmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 1 minute ago, racinfarmer said: I think quite a bit has changed in terms of safety, but a lot needs to still be done. Remember Open Wheel magazine? Their Fallen Racer Corner or whatever they called it was pretty much a driver a week from March until October in the 90's. What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, DAVE said: What? Taller, wider, more enclosed cockpits, better driver restraint, limits to what some parts are made of, etc. Like I said, there was a time, not that long ago, it was pretty much a driver a week was loosing their life in a sprint or midget. Edited September 21, 2018 by racinfarmer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 3 minutes ago, racinfarmer said: Taller, wider, more enclosed cockpits, better driver restraint, limits to what some parts are made of, etc. Like I said, there was a time, not that long ago, it was pretty much a driver a week was loosing their life in a sprint or midget. yeah, and with little or no internet we just didnt hear about it like we do now too, i guess. I mean the seats alone had to be a huge improvement on the death and injuries to drivers in these cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hwytohell Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Ryan Newman to Roush Racing ;http://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/24755381/ryan-newman-join-roush-fenway-racing-2019-season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 13 minutes ago, hwytohell said: Ryan Newman to Roush Racing ;http://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/24755381/ryan-newman-join-roush-fenway-racing-2019-season Smh...just doing laps again ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwytohell Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Lowe's NOT returning to Hendrick #48 next year ; http://www.espn.com/jayski/cup/2018/story/_/id/24674482/hendrick-talking-lowe-possible-return-limited-role They will have a hard time filling that $ 20 million sponsor , with the on track results of the #48 team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwytohell Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, DAVE said: Smh...just doing laps again ffs. Sadly , yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted September 21, 2018 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 21, 2018 19 minutes ago, hwytohell said: Ryan Newman to Roush Racing ;http://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/story/_/id/24755381/ryan-newman-join-roush-fenway-racing-2019-season 5 minutes ago, DAVE said: Smh...just doing laps again ffs. 3 minutes ago, hwytohell said: Sadly , yes. Ahhhh that sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Busch race is on!!! Dale jrs running. Started 2nd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted September 21, 2018 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 21, 2018 7 minutes ago, DAVE said: Busch race is on!!! Dale jrs running. Started 2nd He almost got the pole....cool to see him out there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Jr not looking rusty at all... Battlin Algier for lead 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 The fix is in!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted September 22, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 22, 2018 Need a post race tech inspection on that 88 car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted September 22, 2018 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted September 22, 2018 13 minutes ago, DAVE said: The fix is in!!! 1 minute ago, Blackstar said: Need a post race tech inspection on that 88 car. You two stop that talk!!! 😂😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 It would have been a good story if the 88 could have pulled it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 10 minutes ago, ckf said: It would have been a good story if the 88 could have pulled it off. Dam cautions....he wasnt gonna fight to hard once he lost the lead...no need to cause a wreck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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