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#1 přispěno 2 Prosinec 2011, 05:14:42
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Was watching a show on TV. A Sprint Car race at Bristol.
Apparently a Sprint car set a new record at Bristol, just over 150 MPH (a qualifying lap, I believe.)
I would guess NASCAR would outrun Sprint cars on a longer track, but on a 1/2 mile like Bristol, they can probably put the pedal to the floor and not let up, given their short wheelbase and massive downforce.
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#2 přispěno 2 Prosinec 2011, 05:59:00
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Bro, I pay way more attention to Bristol Brewery. Drink more Laughing Lab!
Remember NHRA quarter-milers at Brainerd (MN, US)? No, I guess not. THOSE were some cars to watch, plus the Kalittas....
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#3 přispěno 2 Prosinec 2011, 06:15:50
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Ah Bristol. What a track. Driving a stock car round that must be exhausting, you're either turning or braking.
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#4 přispěno 2 Prosinec 2011, 07:01:23
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Quote ( Lee Ifans @ December 2nd 2011,06:15:50 )
you're either turning or braking.
As I understand the sprints, they put on more throttle to turn, since the rear axle torques the car around. 8o
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#5 přispěno 2 Prosinec 2011, 07:10:07
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Also, on these sprints I remember noticing the right side wheels sit way outside the centerline (compared to left side) which really helps in the turns. 150mph on Bristol avg? That must be excruciating on your neck!
The dirt sprints make me think of WWI Camels and Triplanes doing torque turns in a race to a dirt nap. Very simple and turn on a dime!
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#6 přispěno 2 Prosinec 2011, 09:27:20
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sprintcars would hammer nascar in a 1/4 to 1/3 mile tracks. 'cause of horsepower downforce speed, the slides through the corner and the tire size.
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I was shocked to learn that the Sprint cars have very similar HP to NASCAR. Over 800 HP on Sprint as I recall. Just over 400 cu inch engines. With their lightweight, wow, that's something.
I would guess NASCAR cars, by design, are going to be faster on big ovals, as I would guess all that downforce on the Spring car is going to drag it down...they are not designed for high straightline speeds.
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Quote ( Sheri Bauers @ December 2nd 2011,05:59:00 )
Remember NHRA
why would we pay attention to drag racing, whats the big thing about that. they just take off and drive in a straight line, also don't crash alot either. plus sprintcars are almost faster then drags anyway.
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Quote ( Michael Bauers @ December 2nd 2011,18:42:41 )
NASCAR
i could watch NASCAR aswell because theres corners and
crahes and 200mp/h slides.
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Quote ( Scott Reed @ January 3rd 2012,07:47:58 )
plus sprintcars are almost faster then drags anyway. This is not even close to correct. Quote ( Scott Reed @ January 3rd 2012,07:47:58 )
why would we pay attention to drag racing, whats the big thing about that.
Everyone has different interests. Drag racing is by far the fairest of all racing. Take off too soon, you're DQ'd. Cross the centerline, you're DQ'd. How many times in road racing has someone who was fast been taken out by some chump pulling a bonehead move? A lot. Quote ( Scott Reed @ January 3rd 2012,07:47:58 )
they just take off and drive in a straight line
If you could ride in one, even just NHRA Pro Stock, you would have a different opinion. They are very busy, it's just over so quick you don't realize it. Then there is Top Fuel. It's not easy to apply nearly 10,000 Horsepower to the track. You should see it at least once in person. The sound of Top Fuel cars is like nothing else. TV doesn't do it justice.
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Quote ( Adrian Summers @ January 3rd 2012,10:01:46 )
plus sprintcars are almost faster then drags anyway. This is not even close to correct.
all dragcars have are acceleration, sprintcars are on dirt remember, so 150 mp/h in not even 100 meters is extremely fast, also been there done that. saw drags at willowbank raceway, nothing spectacular.
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Quote ( Scott Reed @ January 3rd 2012,10:39:45 )
saw drags at willowbank raceway, nothing spectacular.
If it was nitro cars, they're doing it wrong. ;p
Also, Bristol is not dirt.
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they can still do that speed at knoxville.
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Quote ( Scott Reed @ January 3rd 2012,07:47:58 )
also don't crash alot either.
Quote ( Scott Reed @ January 3rd 2012,07:49:49 )
corners and
crahes
Those two comments have just invalidated everything you ever have said or ever will say in this or any other topic about racing.
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I agree. True race fans watch for good close racing, not crashes.
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it is sad to see crashes, for the drivers crew and family but the simple fact of the matter is people go to races for crashes.
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i don't just go for the crashes, i happen to work at brisbane international speedway.
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Quote ( Scott Reed @ January 3rd 2012,23:02:45 )
but the simple fact of the matter is people go to races for crashes.
Some people do, mostly the kids though. I know when I was little that is all I cared about. Things tend to change as you get older and realize the grim reaper has an appointment with everyone.
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Quote ( Mike Becnel @ January 3rd 2012,23:32:58 )
realize the grim reaper has an appointment with everyone. sooooooo true, we would never wish that on anyone.
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People go to demolition derby to see crashes. Race fans go to races to see racing.
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Only sport I relish crashes in is free style Monster truck racing. I love when they go for it, and some crazy stuff happens...more like pinball than racing (not that freestyle is racing.)
On the downside, Monster truck racing is like watching paint dry or grass grow. Freestyle is what makes them fun to watch.
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my personel opinion is drags are boring i love most closed circuit racing and nascars on road circuits ovals do nothing for me i like speedway bikes :).
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