Race Fans

POSTON WIDEHEAD · March 12, 2013, 06:52:44 PM

Ron....this is WAY to FUNNY. :D :D :D :D :D

WmFritz · March 12, 2013, 07:52:23 PM

Thanks for the laugh, Ron. I loved that one. :D

Peter Drouin · March 13, 2013, 07:38:38 AM

Good one :D :D :D :D :D ;)

beenthere · March 13, 2013, 11:21:42 AM

That salesman was a good actor. Wonder where Pepsi ad makers found him?

petefrom bearswamp · March 13, 2013, 12:14:41 PM

Not a fan but do watch the 500.
What is a restrictor plate and how does it work?
PS it doesn't hurt that Danica is a good lookin woman.

Raider Bill · March 14, 2013, 07:55:08 AM

I think they restrict the air intake. Not much of a race fan myself though.

Danica is cute but the guys that protect her say she is "difficult" to say the least.

Brian_Rhoad · March 14, 2013, 12:38:02 PM

A restrictor plate is a spacer plate that goes between the cardburetor and the intake manifold. The holes in the plate are smaller than the holes in the carburetor to control the amount of air and fuel that goes into the engine.

NASCAR started using fuel injection last year. I don't know what they use to restrict the engines now.

Ianab · March 14, 2013, 02:59:06 PM

A restrictor plate will work exactly the same on a fuel infected engine. If only X amount of air can be sucked in, then the computer only injects y amount of fuel to match. As far as the engine can tell it's just like having a smaller carb, or the throttle only opening 3/4 of the way. Low end power isn't greatly affected, but at full revs/throttle the restriction starts to have an effect and reduces the peak power.

Ian

scully · March 14, 2013, 07:53:09 PM

So far this year I miss my Dodges ! I still can't stand all the chevys being Hendrick cars ,I still don't like either 1 of the shrub brothers ! And Dannica is way hot in her driver suit ! we shall see how Bristole goes !

Jeff · March 14, 2013, 09:29:13 PM

I root for Danika, Smoke and Junior.

red oaks lumber · March 15, 2013, 07:00:49 AM

i'm a fan of who ever is beating or beats # 48! something about that smirk he wears on his face.

WH_Conley · March 15, 2013, 07:26:33 AM

Gee Red Oaks. I knew there was something about you I liked. :D

petefrom bearswamp · March 15, 2013, 09:18:14 AM

Thanks for the info on restrictor plates.
Pete

WmFritz · March 15, 2013, 11:31:47 AM

Quote from: scully on March 14, 2013, 07:53:09 PM
...either 1 of the shrub brothers !

That's a good one! My favorite shrub moment was when Jimmy Spencer punched Urt in DA Shnoz. Never been a Dodge fan but, the racing was better with them. I hope they get back in.

red oaks lumber · March 15, 2013, 12:55:38 PM

thanks bill! ;D

red · June 12, 2014, 07:30:59 AM

www.nascar.usatoday.com has in the drivers seat interview with Danica Patrick. Nascar goes to Michigan this weeken

WmFritz · June 12, 2014, 10:32:49 PM

Thanks for that link, Red.
I especially liked the story from Junior of his Dad making him work at a gas station to pay off a fine.

On another note, today I heard Juan Pablo Montoya is coming back to Stock Cars.
Look out jet dryers!

Does anybody wonder if it bugs him that a rookie is doing so well with the #42? ;D

red · June 21, 2014, 01:04:35 PM

Nascar at Sonoma CA. roadcourse. the above link is updated

clww · June 28, 2014, 05:56:48 PM

Kentucky Motor Speedway tonight. The pre-race coverage on TNT begins at 6:30 EST.

Mooseherder · July 27, 2014, 03:01:28 PM

The Grandstands appear empty and only filled to 1/4 capacity at the Brickyard.
That has to have NASCAR concerned. I was surprised to see it.

clww · July 27, 2014, 07:50:41 PM

With seating for 250,000 there we're still a bunch of people there. That's each track, every weekend since the economy headed downhill.

WmFritz · November 03, 2014, 07:50:46 PM

Anybody liking how the new system is unfolding this year?

Bert · November 04, 2014, 05:45:18 AM

I don't really care for it. I have a hard time keeping up with who is in and who is out. Sad to say, but Nascar has really started to lose my interest.

Roger2561 · November 04, 2014, 06:18:43 AM

Quote from: WmFritz on November 03, 2014, 07:50:46 PM
Anybody liking how the new system is unfolding this year?

I like it. It puts the emphasis on winning. Of course you're going to get those drivers who will do whatever they can to win. The close racing for the last 50 laps or less is really good. I wonder what will happen in Homestead, FL (final race - winner takes all) if teammates are 1 - 2 on the last lap, bumper to bumper coming out of turn 4.

Roger

beenthere · November 04, 2014, 09:10:11 AM

I don't care for it either, and also find I am losing interest in the races.

It puts the entire season into one big race with the weekly races being more like "one more lap" of the total season. Such that the individual races (laps) are not so important anymore and just accumulate over time. I guess to some, this builds the suspense.

Additionally, it is one more thing that adds to the chit-chat that the commentators spend time with, and for me that is real boring. Same as other sports, the "committee of 3-5" sitting in front of the cameras and hashing over the a little about the game, a lot about themselves and their personal exchanges, and on and on about nothing (IMO).
Is why I watch most sports with the sound off. i.e. like last night Monday-Night football with Gruden and/or the female blondes interviews. :