A new way of getting around Hickory is possible this weekend. Unreal on how much water could be needed to do this.. motor boat racing or better yet paddle boats ---yeah buddy
On Sept 17 you are invited to come to watch a test to insure that these car will put on a competitive show for the public.
Frank Kimmel will have 10 to 15 cars there to show officials they can draw a crowd --- another plus it seems ..
I think some are getting the feeling that dirt track racing gives you. First it has to be in your blood and a lot of new fans just dont have that gritty feel for racing.
Second ,and here I may tread on some toes but the trucks are very close to what us old guys were racing a few years ago,no spring loaded chassis or a car that looks ticked off when under power-- take one driver in particular. Mr Bloomquist is a pro on dirt no doubt about it but his world was taken away and the hands of time were rolled back. Power isnt the question and a twisted frame set up isnt it. Its knowhow and that means how to use the slide,and I do mean slide, to your advantage. How to cushion off the wall lap after lap or maybe the technique of using another to make a pass all the while not spinning either one out. Lap after lap two drivers did this in the late 60s and early 70s and are here today to tell and or retell these tales.
If you watched the trucks closely you would have seen a difference in how they were set up,from stiff to very soft and the attitude the front took in each turn. power was added as needed and never all of it was used.. This is handling and its built in to the seat of your pants. Ask Bill McPeek about that.
If you took a sprint cup car and tried what those trucks did,well my my wonder what would have happened. AND if you did wreck would other crews come over and get you back in the race????
This race proves the old fact that we use !!! Pavement is for getting to the track--dirt is for racing. I could go on but the point I think is made,we will stretch this new beginning to its farthest point but it comes back ----I LOVE DIRT TRACK RACING and as Lady Keisler says she is a dirt girl through and through
Being as Tim is so good with his choice of words to paint a great picture -- I think a short glance to the past vs a dusting of the present would fit in on dirt track racing. The story is out there now so please Mr Legend do us a good one !
Somehow I feel the presence of an old competitor at Eldora last night--- As Richard beamed of what Ty did in the race A great hand from somewhere was there adjusting the wind --maybe-- Ty Dillon I think pulled that off in true Earnhardt style. As Richard said this IS the new Nascar-------------------------Dirt lives
look at this video close and see the slide jobs that were used --- then replay last nites race (you taped it im sure) and watch those same moves used. different year but same techniques--- YES DIRT DOES RULE power wasnt the winner,it was driver control and a little setup --sure separated the wanna be's from the know how's
Need I say More ? ? ! ! Heres dirt in your eyes
looks like power is not the question -- handling will win the race.. love what im seeing in practice
He was referring to the dirt race in Nascar.. He actually acted like he was excited about the race. Did you watch the practice sessions today ? two of them and if this is any indication of whats in store for thurs nite -- O - B O Y 
its still strange why Nascar doesnt recognize any of these old races in their listings.. Many a great name won them and many were in notable places too. Hopefully as long as we can dig the cobwebs away and post great things as you have did Dennis the word will continue to travel.... GREAT INFO
