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Bumpertag
@bumpertag
10/24/11 02:21:59PM
363 posts

2 car push racing


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I still enjoy the races at the restrictor plate tracks to a degree, but I would have have independent racing. The sports finds itself in a pickle, the cars MUST be kept under "Lift Off" speed, 200MPH or so, and the drivers have found the tandem racing and how to best us it. What can be done to prevent this??? Be serious, tell us all what will work.
Bumpertag
@bumpertag
10/24/11 12:04:10PM
363 posts

2 car push racing


General

I've always assumed the wanning love for NASCAR was because of age and other important things such as family. Some of you here have brought to my attention some of the cold hard facts that may be the true cause. Thanks for openning my eyes.
Bumpertag
@bumpertag
10/23/11 04:19:30PM
363 posts

2 car push racing


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I'm not a big fan of the tandem racing, but it is better than 1 pack of 35 cars running 3 wide all day. I was at Dega in April and it was exciting with the closing rate and it made for one of the best finishes ever.
Bumpertag
@bumpertag
10/20/11 10:26:31AM
363 posts

AND CURTIS TURNER SAID TO BUCK BAKER........


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I didn't know there was such a thing as "Racing Too Hard". It seems to be something in modern racing, maybe it was introduced with the COT???
Bumpertag
@bumpertag
10/19/11 08:15:44AM
363 posts

NASCAR HALL OF FAME


Stock Car Racing History

Sounds like fun. As the date gets closer I will see if I can make it.
Bumpertag
@bumpertag
10/18/11 09:17:56AM
363 posts

Speed, at what cost?


General

Thank you Will. In these few thoughts you've given me a clearer understanding of those that climb motorsports ladders. Very well put. I'm sorry for youe loss.
Bumpertag
@bumpertag
10/17/11 02:18:19PM
363 posts

Speed, at what cost?


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Seems ironic that Dan Wheldon had spent so much time working out the bugs of the new "Safer" Indycar for 2012.
Bumpertag
@bumpertag
10/17/11 01:37:47PM
363 posts

Speed, at what cost?


General

PK I agree with you. The perfect balance is a moving target that can never be achieved no matter what steps are taken. I was really touched yesterday and drivenby the rage to say something, anything. Hindsight is very clear, but it seemed that too many had concerns before the race started and that is where my rage came from. But what could they do, the race was scheduled and the teams showed to race. I feel that A.J. Allmendinger is correct when he said the Indy cars do not need to be on mile and a half ovals, but on a few smaller ovals but mostly on road courses. Indianapolis is part of the history of open wheel racing and no way that will stop, but the other oval should be reconcidered.

I'm sure there will be lessons learned from the tragedy and improvements will be put in place, that is the way sanctioning bodies handle things like this. Fans will move on and hold many fond memories of a great talent, and a greater young man, husband and father that left us much too soon. I will, but inside I'm screaming at the loss of another racer. I can't label this as some freakist accident.

Bumpertag
@bumpertag
10/17/11 09:26:49AM
363 posts

Speed, at what cost?


General

There is no safe speed and racers will not slow down because of safety concerns. The mindset is go fast and outrun the competition, thats what makes us fans. The daring drivers laying all on the line to prove that he and his team are the best at any given track. My heart brakes for the Wheldon family but as a race fan I will continue to support motorsports. I do enjoy the spectical of auto racing and I hope that my love of the sport continues till I'm no longer here.
Bumpertag
@bumpertag
10/16/11 09:58:07PM
363 posts

Speed, at what cost?


General

As I write this I find myself heartbroken and saddened at the loss of Dan Wheldon. Such a horrible loss for his wife and children, parents and for all racing fans around the world. In time when clearer thoughts return and the emotions of today are pushed aside I hope I will once again find joy in the sport I have followed for nearly 40 years. Maybe today isn't the right time for me to question motorsports, but I think I will push on and ask a few questions about the sport and eagerly wait to hear from my friends here at Racers Reunion.Looking at the state of mind of many of the drivers, teams and announcers before todays race in regards to the speed at Las Vegas, it seemed that nearly all were worried about the speed and the potential for disaster. Most felt the speeds was much to high and they ask how bad would it be. We found out on lap 12. Today it was at a Indy Car race that another loss has shaken us and left many of us questioning our sport. That being said, we all know racing is a dangerous sport. But is there any reason why we should just say that this is just part of racing. Is it necessary to see cars dive into a corner at 220+ MPH and hope and pray that all comes out well.Over the years we have lost friends and hero's, many due to the lack of good judgement. The safety rules today were all writen in the blood of those that that showed where the flaws were in the sport. Why does it take horrible examples to open the eyes of those that make the rules? I know it's not that simple, but today we lost a great talent and it seemed that everyone felt the potential was there before the race started. We all know the potential is there, in any division, and yet we still accept it as just part of the sport. I am very grateful that the frequency that we witness these disasters is much less than in earlier years, but there is much room for improvement. Let's all pray that sometime very soon we will witness the perfect balance of speed, competition and entertainment with safety, common sence and good judgement. Godspeed Dan Wheldon.
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