biker

Wow, DEI can PW this thread forever. j/k

Anyway, to a good and safe season for all the teams.

DEI99662

Acutally most of my posts have been all about NASCAR.

gdubb

just curious, are involved in NASCAR or something?

TSX 'R' US

and he can stay on topic in here too

DEI99662

but I wish I was.

I remember reading an article about this and it has a little interview passage with him about it.

I follow NASCAR the most out of all motorsports and sports in general.

DEI99662

You better believe it.

DEI

TSX 'R' US

hey..they are looking for minority drivers

DEI99662

Maybe I should go call Magic Johnson then.

TSX 'R' US

good luck

DEI99662

Well he is part of the new NASCAR Diversified Program.

TSX 'R' US

I know..but good luck trying to get in contact..





Ever thought about applying to be on one of the team's crews? You can send in your resume on their websites

DEI99662

I thought about it, but it is too unrealistic. I may have some knowledge about cars, but it would pale in comparison to what they know. Plus for most of those positions, you need to know someone.

TSX 'R' US

If you're an engineer...they might be looking

I actually thought about it

DEI99662

Unfortunately, I am not an engineer.

You should go for it.

:gheywave:

TSX 'R' US

not anymore

DEI99662

Why not?

TSX 'R' US

my current job probably pays more and I'm comfy here

DEI99662

I see. Live at home still?




What do you do again?

TSX 'R' US

Engineer... I would've loved a job in their R&D department... (aerodynamics)

DEI99662

Yeah the wind tunnel is where its at. Teams are always looking for the best aerodynamics.

Teams pay a lot of money for the time in wind tunnels. Wouldnt be a bad field to be in.

DEI99662

"DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- NASCAR Thursday announced a new qualifying procedure for its three national touring series: Nextel Cup, Busch and Craftsman Trucks.

Per the procedure, a certain number of owners in each series will be guaranteed starting positions in their respective race fields based on owners' championship points, and all other entries will try for the remaining positions based on qualifying speeds.

In the Nextel Cup Series, the top 35 owners in the point standings will be guaranteed starting positions somewhere within the top 42 positions in the 43-car field, based on their qualifying speeds. The other seven starters among the top 42 will line up based on their qualifying speed."

http://www.nascar.com/2005/news/head...ing/index.html

TSX 'R' US

what..so they just made it so the top 35 is in the race no matter what they do in qualifying..and they don't have to use a provisional?

DEI99662

I think they are trying to eliminate the provisional.

DEI99662

I think this is going to make it harder for a small time team, that may only race once or twice a year, to compete and get experience. The cost to run a team, without a major sponsor, is so expensive now.

TSX 'R' US

yeah...no kidding... I think even if I wanted to start a team..I'd pick the Busch series... Maybe the truck series first...

DEI99662

Truck Series would be definitely cheaper of the three.

DEI99662

How long do you people think it will take Honda to enter NASCAR?

TSX 'R' US

a few years... Ridgeline first in the Truck series.. IMO

TSX 'R' US

I take that back...Honda needs a V8 before they can even think about it...

scalbert

They pay quite a bit in all places.

Even though they are carb'd engines they do invest quite a bit in development. Obviously some teams put more into it than others. The data acquisition they run during testing often employs in-cylinder pressure measurements on all eight cylinders. They use a piezo based sensor built into the plugs which are not cheap; about $3k per sensor and then the charge amplifiers on top of that. Add in the other daq and time and this can eclipse the car costs.

Heck, they have even used laser displacement sensors mounted at the corners to monitor body sway at different parts of the track.

IMO, this is the enjoyable type of testing.

DEI99662

A pushrod V8.

DEI99662

Thanks for that info.

I was unaware of that.

scalbert

I always enjoy shop talk.

There is quite a bit more but those are projects I have been directly involved in. We still have an outstanding quotation to build a transmission dyno stand but I don't see that coming through this year; too close to the start of the season.

TSX 'R' US

and then throw that in the NSX also

DEI99662

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Results of Tuesday morning's NASCAR Nextel Cup single car testing at Daytona International Speedway:

1. Scott Riggs, No. 10 Chevrolet, 48.620 seconds, 185.109 mph
2. Joe Nemechek, No. 01 Chevrolet, 48.697, 184.816
3. Jeff Green, No. 43 Dodge, 48.801, 184.422
4. Mark Martin, No. 6 Ford, 48.923, 183.963
5. Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Chevrolet, 48.930, 183.936
6. Kasey Kahne, No. 9 Dodge, 48.934, 183.921
7. Bobby Labonte, No. 18 Chevrolet, 48.956, 183.839
8. Mike Wallace, No. 4 Chevrolet, 48.987, 183.722
9. Matt Kenseth, No. 17 Ford, 49.070, 183.411
10. Martin Truex Jr., No. 1 Chevrolet, 49.097, 183.311
11. Eric McClure, No. 73 Chevrolet, 49.245, 182.760
12. Dave Blaney, No. 07 Chevrolet, 49.349, 182.375
13. Brian Vickers, No. 25 Chevrolet, 49.421, 182.109
14. David Stremme, No. 39 Dodge, 49.433, 182.065
15. Derrike Cope, No. 55 Chevrolet, 49.567, 181.572
16. Scott Wimmer, No. 22 Dodge, 49.587, 181.499
17. Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Dodge, 49.616, 181.393
18. Kerry Earnhardt, No. 29 Chevrolet, 49.638, 181.313
19. Robby Gordon, No. 7 Chevrolet, 49.693, 181.112
20. John Andretti, No. 14 Ford, 49.715, 181.032
21. Bobby Hamilton Jr., No. 32 Chevrolet, 49.833, 180.603
22. Johnny Sauter, No. 09 Dodge, 49.863, 180.495
23. Jeff Burton, No. 31 Chevrolet, 50.008, 179.971
24. Kevin Lepage, No. 37 Chevrolet, NT, NS
25. Rusty Wallace, No. 2 Dodge, NT, NS
26. Kirk Shelmerdine, No. 27 Ford, NT, NS

DEI99662

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Results of Tuesday afternoon's NASCAR Nextel Cup single car testing at Daytona International Speedway:

1. Joe Nemechek, No. 01 Chevrolet, 48.738 seconds, 184.661 mph
2. Scott Riggs, No. 10 Chevrolet, 48.742, 184.646
3. Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Chevrolet, 48.844, 184.260
4. Jeff Green, No. 43 Dodge, 48.847, 184.249
5. Kasey Kahne, No. 9 Dodge, 48.988, 183.718
6. Mark Martin, No. 6 Ford, 49.023, 183.547
7. Mike Wallace, No. 4 Chevrolet, 49.031, 183.557
8. Eric McClure, No. 73 Chevrolet, 49.108, 183.270
9. Bobby Labonte, No. 18 Chevrolet, 49.139, 183.154
10. Dave Blaney, No. 07 Chevrolet, 49.145, 183.132
11. Matt Kenseth, No. 17 Ford, 49.155, 183.094
12. Rusty Wallace, No. 2 Dodge, 49.283, 182.619
13. Johnny Sauter, No. 09 Dodge, 49.329, 182.448
14. Kerry Earnhardt, No. 29 Chevrolet, 49.338, 182.415
15. John Andretti, No. 14 Ford, 49.343, 182.397
16. Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Dodge, 49.345, 182.389
17. Scott Wimmer, No. 22 Dodge, 49.394, 182.208
18. Martin Truex Jr., No. 1 Chevrolet, 49.425, 182.094
19. Bobby Hamilton Jr., No. 32 Chevrolet, 49.438, 182.046
20. David Stremme, No. 39 Dodge, 49.440, 182.039
21. Derrike Cope, No. 55 Chevrolet, 49.454, 181.987
22. Brian Vickers, No. 25 Chevrolet, 49.528, 181.715
23. Robby Gordon, No. 7 Chevrolet, 49.818, 180.658
24. Jeff Burton, No. 31 Chevrolet, 49.885, 180.415
25. Hermie Sadler, No. 66 Ford, 49.902, 180.353
26. Kevin Lepage, No. 37 Dodge, 49.934, 180.238
27. Kirk Shelmerdine, No. 27 Ford, 50.369, 178.681

http://www.nascar.com/2005/news/head...118/index.html

DEI99662

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Cumulative results of NASCAR Nextel Cup single car testing at Daytona International Speedway, through Tuesday afternoon:

1. Dale Jarrett, No. 88 Ford, 48.269 seconds, 186.455 mph
2. Jeff Gordon, No. 24 Chevrolet, 48.456, 185.736
3. Randy LaJoie, No. 98 Chevrolet, 48.588, 185.231
4. Boris Said, No. 36 Chevrolet, 48.601, 185.181
5. Scott Riggs, No. 10 Chevrolet, 48.620, 185.109
6. Greg Biffle, No. 16 Ford, 48.624, 185.094
7. Jeremy Mayfield, No. 19 Dodge, 48.656, 184.972
8. Elliott Sadler, No. 38 Ford, 48.668, 184.926
9. Mike Bliss, No. 0 Chevrolet, 48.691, 184.839
10. Joe Nemechek, No. 01 Chevrolet, 48.697, 184.816
11. Kurt Busch, No. 97 Ford, 48.773, 184.528
12. Mike McLaughlin, No. 20 Chevrolet, 48.787, 184.475
13. Jeff Green, No. 43 Dodge, 48.801, 184.422
14. Ricky Rudd, No. 21 Ford, 48.818, 184.358
15. Jimmie Johnson, No. 48 Chevrolet, 48.844, 184.260
16. Michael Waltrip, No. 15 Chevrolet, 48.865, 184.181
17. Kenny Wallace, No. 00 Chevrolet, 48.890, 184.087
18. Mark Martin, No. 6 Ford, 48.923, 183.963
19. Kasey Kahne, No. 9 Dodge, 48.934, 183.921
20. Bobby Labonte, No. 18 Chevrolet, 48.956, 183.839
21. Kyle Petty, No. 45 Dodge, 48.957, 183.835
22. Jason Leffler, No. 11 Chevrolet, 48.967, 183.797
23. Mike Wallace, No. 4 Chevrolet, 48.987, 183.722
24. Ryan Newman, No. 12 Dodge, 49.008, 183.643
25. Morgan Shepherd, No. 89 Dodge, 49.039, 183.527
26. Matt Kenseth, No. 17 Ford, 49.070, 183.411
27. Travis Kvapil, No. 77 Dodge, 49.074, 183.397
28. Carl Edwards, No. 99 Ford, 49.087, 183.348
29. Dale Earnhardt Jr., No. 8 Chevrolet, 49.092, 183.329
30. Martin Truex Jr., No. 1 Chevrolet, 49.097, 183.311
31. Kyle Busch, No. 5 Chevrolet, 49.100, 183.299
32. Eric McClure, No. 73 Chevrolet, 49.108, 183.270
33. Dave Blaney, No. 07 Chevrolet, 49.145, 183.132
34. Jamie McMurray, No. 42 Dodge, 49.156, 183.091
35. Kerry Earnhardt, No. 33 Chevrolet, 49.281, 182.626
36. Rusty Wallace, No. 2 Dodge, 49.283, 182.619
37. Johnny Sauter, No. 09 Dodge, 49.329, 182.448
38. Kerry Earnhardt, No. 29 Chevrolet, 49.338, 182.415
39. John Andretti, No. 14 Ford, 49.343, 182.397
40. Sterling Marlin, No. 40 Dodge, 49.345, 182.389
41. Scott Wimmer, No. 22 Dodge, 49.394, 182.208
42. Casey Mears, No. 41 Dodge, 49.399, 182.190
43. Brian Vickers, No. 25 Chevrolet, 49.421, 182.109
44. Mike Skinner, No. 23 Dodge, 49.423, 182.101
45. David Stremme, No. 39 Dodge, 49.433, 182.065
46. Bobby Hamilton Jr., No. 32 Chevrolet, 49.438, 182.046
47. Derrike Cope, No. 55 Chevrolet, 49.454, 181.987
48. Robby Gordon, No. 7 Chevrolet, 49.693, 181.112
49. Jeff Fuller, No. 92 Chevrolet, 49.818, 180.658
50. Jeff Burton, No. 31 Chevrolet, 49.885, 180.415
51. Hermie Sadler, No. 66 Ford, 49.902, 180.353
52. Kevin Lepage, No. 37 Dodge, 49.934, 180.238
53. Kirk Shelmerdine, No. 27 Ford, 50.369, 178.681

http://www.nascar.com/2005/news/head...118/index.html

biker

Of course at this track single car speed numbers are almost meanigless - it's all about the drafting partners.

TSX 'R' US

DEI99662

Very true. Its only testing though.