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11-11-2004, 11:42 AM
#41
Old fart
Originally Posted by majormojo
Why would they need different cars? The construction restrictions are pretty strict, I wouldn't think there'd be much room for change anyway. I'd think they'd be OK with some suspension adjustments and undoing the left-bias stance/stagger setup. What would they change? I'm no expert on those cars, but the only thing I can think of would be if they are constructed such that the L/R weight balance is not adjustable.
Nascar allows different templates for the type of track they're racing at. But they all have to be within spec
11-11-2004, 07:37 PM
#42
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by sauceman
You do know they have to build completely different cars for those 2 races, don't you?
And I always get a kick out of watching Ron Fellows hop in and whoop their asses.
And I always get a kick out of watching Ron Fellows hop in and whoop their asses.
Ron Fellows may be a great road course driver, but put him in a car at Talladega and
11-11-2004, 07:37 PM
#43
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
http://stuffo.howstuffworks.com/nascar3.htm
Nascar allows different templates for the type of track they're racing at. But they all have to be within spec
Nascar allows different templates for the type of track they're racing at. But they all have to be within spec
Plus each track is different.
11-11-2004, 08:50 PM
#44
Old fart
Originally Posted by DEI99662
Yes I know they build two completely different cars.
Ron Fellows may be a great road course driver, but put him in a car at Talladega and
Ron Fellows may be a great road course driver, but put him in a car at Talladega and
11-11-2004, 08:51 PM
#45
Old fart
Originally Posted by DEI99662
Plus each track is different.
Talladega.
11-11-2004, 09:51 PM
#47
Suzuka Master
Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
most of the well known teams have at least 10 cars... some they use at similar tracks...like Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Chicagoland...
Most of the major set up components are the same, but not all tracks will have the same banking so they might use a different suspension set up.
11-12-2004, 12:42 AM
#48
Old fart
Originally Posted by DEI99662
Most of the major set up components are the same, but not all tracks will have the same banking so they might use a different suspension set up.
11-12-2004, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by DEI99662
Yes I know they build two completely different cars.
Ron Fellows may be a great road course driver, but put him in a car at Talladega and
Ron Fellows may be a great road course driver, but put him in a car at Talladega and
11-12-2004, 12:51 AM
#50
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Originally Posted by sauceman
Thing is, he wouldn't stoop down to turning left only for an entire race.
11-12-2004, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
actually...he might decide to turn into the infield road course at Talladega during the race...
These pileups make me thing of Senior Hockey leagues and their almost scheduled punctual fights. It's a bad show, and it proves nothing.
11-12-2004, 07:54 AM
#52
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Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
most importantly...the body is the same. Need to pass body inspection before you can even race... I think they still have Stewart's car from last year...
The "shell" is the same.
11-12-2004, 07:55 AM
#53
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Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
actually...he might decide to turn into the infield road course at Talladega during the race...
To get off the track because he cant handle the "real" track.
Wasn't this thread supposed to be about IRL? What's with all the NASCAR talk? 
11-12-2004, 12:27 PM
#61
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Originally Posted by TSX 'R' US
well..if they keep this points scheme up....NASCAR 
Not a big fan of the point scheme now, but I am willing to give it another year.
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