gave up on nascar 8-10 yrs ago. use to watch every race, every week
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2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali will all the BANKS upgrades
MAGA 45-47
ASE/GM Master tech before tools
You would be surprised what little things like that do and they know. I have a few friends in fabrication at a few shops and I have heard some crazy stuff that makes a huge difference on plate tracks that they cant do. Remember like maybe 10 yrs ago they DQ'd a Rousch car for having the oil tank cap loose that sits behind the drivers seat?? Yeah thats 100lbs on the left rear generated by the pressure difference inside the car.
I had the chance to change tires on a arca car a few races and while the tech isnt as brutal its still tough.
Yeah, Remember the Championship Mark Martin lost because of the points deduction because the carb spacer was bolted instead of welded. WTFLUKE!!!!!![]()
Steve McQueen "Le Mans"
Own the Champ!Life Long Petty Fan!
2003 ChampioN 2006 250 Merc. XB, Prop By Mark C.
2002 Ranger Okeechobee Special EvinRude Ficht 90 / 9.9 4-Stroke GLAD to have a Get me to the Dock motor maybe!
"Bolted".....and probably left loose intentionally or had hollow and drilled out bolts to bleed more air into the motor![]()
Have a friend years ago who rigged up a button on the floor. When the button was pushed the spoiler on the back tilted down a few degrees.
Steve McQueen "Le Mans"
Own the Champ!Life Long Petty Fan!
2003 ChampioN 2006 250 Merc. XB, Prop By Mark C.
2002 Ranger Okeechobee Special EvinRude Ficht 90 / 9.9 4-Stroke GLAD to have a Get me to the Dock motor maybe!
Im sure thats what they said......![]()
Steve McQueen "Le Mans"
Own the Champ!Life Long Petty Fan!
2003 ChampioN 2006 250 Merc. XB, Prop By Mark C.
2002 Ranger Okeechobee Special EvinRude Ficht 90 / 9.9 4-Stroke GLAD to have a Get me to the Dock motor maybe!
But they just decided to "bolt one on instead"....lol I can assure you that was thoroughly flogged on a dyno prior to them trying that stunt.
No sh-t enough dale e fan
Steve McQueen "Le Mans"
Own the Champ!Life Long Petty Fan!
2003 ChampioN 2006 250 Merc. XB, Prop By Mark C.
2002 Ranger Okeechobee Special EvinRude Ficht 90 / 9.9 4-Stroke GLAD to have a Get me to the Dock motor maybe!
The tech that goes into the cars nowadays any little mod can make a big difference so they have to have rules that may seem extravagant
Talked to a friend of mine yesterday that was the under car guy on Jessie Loves car last season. He didn't say too much about the truck arm being loose except saying they blew it. That truck arm was his job last year.
Some things they look at every race.
Last edited by swamprat; 04-29-2025 at 04:19 PM.
In the words of Richard Petty, “if you ain’t cheating, you ain’t winning”.
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Same here.
I went to many Nascar, Indy, short tracks, and IMSA races.
Soon I started losing interest but still somewhat followed.
Two months ago I returned to the 12 Hours of Sebring which brought back many memories.
I completely gave up Nascar once Bubba pulled that crap and brought the BLM into racing.
I sort of miss following racing but the guys I followed don't race anymore.
The rules of stock car racing have always been tough..... Remember it's the sport with the motto: "If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying."
And a garage pull cord wrapped in a knot from the wind can start a full FBI investigation. I gave up on nascar
I'm about 30% of a fan that I was years ago. With NASCAR being the supplier for every part, the next thing will be teams will buy a fully assembled car from NASCAR and just add the driver.![]()
Allen
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