Bopper - Got Yer Ears On??? Buy a NC Dirt Track Tuesday
Historic Speedways and Ghost Tracks
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Bopper - Got Yer Ears On??? Buy a NC Dirt Track Tuesday
Historic Speedways and Ghost Tracks
One of these days, Y'alll.........!!
Bopper - Got Yer Ears On??? Buy a NC Dirt Track Tuesday
Historic Speedways and Ghost Tracks
Y'all.......it's my big moment and y'all rrrrruinnn it! LOL!!!
Dave, I'm familiar with the old track.......it was "Kings" and then it called "Harpers".....I've looked at it many times on Google Earth. Make a great vintage track. I'd seen on another forum that it would be auctioned on the 27th, but the month was not posted...must be NOVEMBER. Maybe we could pass the hat and have Racers Reunion speedway! Could be the home site of the Vintage Championship Series, and various reunions!!
Clint Bowyer: Justice Afterall
Current NASCAR
And, speaking of Bowyer, it appears he read the tea leaves dead-on. If he'd remained at RCR, how would his 2012 season played out? Also, remember Bowyer had the 5-Hour Energy sponsorship, but RC was not interested. Convential wisdom,would have frowned on trading RCR for MWR, and one season does not a career make, but Clint did come out on top this season. Is RC too focused on bringing the grandsons along? Does this also explain Kevin Harvick's departure? If so, it won't be the first time. Most would agree that Petty Enterprises could not, and never did successfully integrate Kyle into the family dynasty...with Richard, himself, eventually abandoning PE for Mike Curb. Sure blood is thicker than water, but it don't always pan out the way it's intended.
Clint Bowyer: Justice Afterall
Current NASCAR
Although appearing to have lost all hope of title contention after the Phoenix/Jeff Gordon debacle, Clint Bowyer rallied (aided with the surprising Jimmy Johnson story) to finish 2nd in the final Sprint Cup standings. As events played out, it would be the highest possible finish for Bowyer, regardless.
updated by @bobby-williamson: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM
Can trucks actually run at Eldora?
Current NASCAR
The calcium chloride treatment was classic, and it got the job done. Used motor oil was also a technique for dirt tracks........ Langhorne Speedway had thousands of gallons applied to its surface over the years, but our friends at the EPA would not take too kindly to that idea now.....ARCA and the mile-long-sweeping-turn dirt events, while similar (in that both are dirt) would not exactly be a fair comparison with a shorter 1/2 bull ring. Modern dirt track-philosophy involves the challenging concept of "soft" for bite, yet durable AND dust free. The grader and water truck are still staples, but the "sheep foot" packer has become a major tool in the arsenal. Of course, all of this is preaching to the choir as far as Tony Stewart and Earl Baltes are concerned. many of the current tricks of the trade were developed at Eldroa. If the perfect situation exists for this NASCAR-dirt-truck experiment, Eldora is it. I mean, not counting putting a hog in the back.
Can trucks actually run at Eldora?
Current NASCAR
Dirt track preparation has advanced, too, since the '60's. The modern dirt super late model cranks out 800 hp and hooks up like glue. 'The Dirt Track' at Charlotte recently played host to the WoO world championships..........sprints, big-block mods, and late models. Activity began on Thursday, concluding Saturday night. Most drivers considered it 'slick' but not rough. Obviously, track prep is an on-going activity, and most major venues, can 'farm' a dirt track, between races, in as little as 20 minutes. Granted 'farming' may not be possible in a NASCAR event, but the race's distance could (and probably would) be shorter than a typical truck race. The truck's ride height would need raising, and various other suspension changes would be necessary, but the entire concept is not out of the question, or realm of possibilities. IMO, the novelty and excitement the event would surely generate, would more than off-set any discord resulting from a shorter race distance.
Soft Wall at Eldora?
Stock Car Racing History
Trucks at Eldora.........it's got tons of potential, but will NASCAR require soft walls to be installed? If so, it'll be another first......the only Saturday-night-dirt-track so equipped.
updated by @bobby-williamson: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM
UNCLE MIKE HELTON was on wind tunnel tonite
Current NASCAR
There may be a faint light, or a hint of one, at the tunnel's end. NASCARdidhave the trucks at the Rock this year, an overwhelming success,(many thanks to Andy Hillenberg, but NASCAR did allow it to happen) and they are considering an outta-the-box idea with Eldora.