Forum Activity for @ernest-sutton

Ernest Sutton
@ernest-sutton
10/04/10 09:57:26PM
181 posts

NASCAR "Chase" Questions/Implications


General

Does anyone have any thoughts regarding the Kyle Busch/David Reutimann incident & the potential impact on the final outcome of the 10-race "Chase" race? Should one incident in one racehave a potential impact on a season-long championship?
updated by @ernest-sutton: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM
Ernest Sutton
@ernest-sutton
09/30/10 01:32:52PM
181 posts

THE KANGAROO COURT DID ITS DUTY TODAY


Current NASCAR

As has been stated before, there are strong suspicions that not all teams are playing on a level playing field. It's already pretty well documented that penalties for violations of rules are not fairly & evenly distributed. NASCAR & Sir Brian (he does call the shots) have been far from consistent when it comes to decision making and the meting out of fines, suspensions, & point penalties. Many decisions in the past could be interpreted as favoring particular teams. Although not involving a fine or penalty, etc., does anyone remember which team it was that did most of the track testing on the COT before it ever hit the tracks? If you were that team, do you think that might give you a little bit of an edge when those COTs became required? Obviously, there has to be a rule book & the rules have to be enforced. I believe the biggest problem here is the distrust of NASCAR & their track record of rules enforcement. We could talk about many things regarding NASCAR's brilliant decisions, such as the invention of the "Chase" & others............and their competency at running a business, but those are subjects for another discussion.
Ernest Sutton
@ernest-sutton
09/29/10 11:09:20PM
181 posts

THE KANGAROO COURT DID ITS DUTY TODAY


Current NASCAR

Did you really expect it to be any different? The current hierchy in NASCAR is just about as arrogant as the current administration in Washington. They don't care what anyone thinks, they are going to do things their way..........and to hell with those who don't agree with them. I wonder why the approval ratings of the Washington administration are dropping like a rock............and why there are so many empty seats at NASCAR races these days?...............Must be a message there somewhere..........
Ernest Sutton
@ernest-sutton
09/28/10 11:28:23PM
181 posts

Chevy 348 & 409 motors


General

As I understand it, the 348 (with the curved valve covers you describe) was originally a truck engine & Chevy first installed the engine in a passenger car in '58. I had a friend whose family had a '58 Impala w/the 348 in it..........also had a friend who had a '59 convertible w/the 348 3x2bbl. version w/4 speed (nice car). They also used this engine in the '60 models and first installed the 409 in a few '61 models, but I understand they had some problems with that '61 409 version. I believe they corrected most of the problems in the '62 & '63 versions of the 409............they also first installed the 427 in some '63 models, but I think this was a totally different block from the earlier 409 models. I don't personally know anyone who had racing experience with these engines.........with the exception of that '63 427 2x4bbl. version. I had a friend with one of those who modified it into a drag car......all aluminum front end, etc. & it was pretty quick on the strip at that time.
Ernest Sutton
@ernest-sutton
10/03/10 12:02:03PM
181 posts

RacersReunionmania and RacersReunion Nation


General

Jeff,RE: Your comment about so many other "existing sites where people seem to argue and fight all the time."One of the things I believe is really apparent about this site is that most of the members are mature, intelligent people (can't say that about other sites) who, although we all have different thoughts & opinions, at least have appreciation and respect for others & their opinions. It seems to me that even though we might not agree about particular drivers, incidents, or other racing subjects, we seem to be able to express ourselves here without be subjected to a bunch of juvenile, uneducated remarks from others who don't know the meaning of respect.
Ernest Sutton
@ernest-sutton
10/02/10 08:43:24PM
181 posts

RacersReunionmania and RacersReunion Nation


General

Thanks much for speaking for many of us. I'm pretty confident that what you said sums it up for so many of us who frequent this site............but you were able to put it into words, and I thank you for that.

Ernest Sutton
@ernest-sutton
09/27/10 02:09:25PM
181 posts

RacersReunionmania and RacersReunion Nation


General

Great post, Jeff. There is certainly a particular comfort level in hanging out with friends with similar experiences, similar memories, and a similar appreciation for a subject which we all love talking about, rehashing old memories, and telling "war stories". We may have differing opinions on many things regarding racing, but I do believe that we at least have a healthy respect for each other & our varied opinions. Thanks much.
Ernest Sutton
@ernest-sutton
09/26/10 04:55:00PM
181 posts

Danicamania


Current NASCAR

I just heard an TV advertisement for the NASCAR Nationwide Series inviting people to participate in Danicamania. Firstly, can someone please define Danicamania to me? Secondly, does anyone have any thoughts on "Danicamania" as it pertains to the NASCAR Nationwide Series?
updated by @ernest-sutton: 03/04/19 05:51:46PM
Ernest Sutton
@ernest-sutton
09/24/10 06:50:05PM
181 posts

HEY GUESS Who is racing Saturday at the monster mile


Current NASCAR

This reminds me of Teresa Earnhardt's comment about Dale, Jr. either wanting to be a racercar driver or a rock star. I truly admire driving talent on the race track, but at this point in her driving career, I am just not seeing much potential for Danica in NASCAR racing. I believe this is more an attempt to advance her career as a rock star, more opportunities for publicity, and more opportunities for commercials. I would be interested in seeing a betting pool on how many laps they will run before she is a lap down & how many total laps down she will be at the end of the race............lots & lots of hype. Is this what NASCAR racing has become???
Ernest Sutton
@ernest-sutton
09/20/10 09:43:41PM
181 posts

Jr is doing research and development for the rest of the year


Current NASCAR

I don't have too much to say about this............just a couple of things. I will preface this with saying that I was a huge Dale Earnhardt fan.....my opinion is that he was one of the best that ever wheeled a race car. My next comment is that if Dale, Jr. is doing R & D for Hendrick Motor Sports, then he must have been doing it for the last 2-3 years. My next comment is that whatever R & D he has been doing hasn't been on the race track.
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