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Doug Wolfgang & Nitrous Oxide (3) (3,426)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: Doug Wolfgang & Nitrous Oxide
12/24/10, 3:02 PM
When that 50 or more extra horsepower kicked in you could see it too.

Evidently it was legal, (but not publicized) from what Doug said.

after they made it illegal "I would fasten a bottle to...
Doug Wolfgang & Nitrous Oxide (3) (3,426)
Posted By DonRacer
Doug Wolfgang & Nitrous Oxide
12/22/10, 7:16 PM
I was at the PAS for the Glenn Howard Memorial Race and little while before qualifying, Scott announced that Doug Wolfgang
was in the house and would be autographing copies of his and Argabright's...
The end of an era (4) (2,647)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: The end of an era
12/22/09, 7:26 PM
From the article.

"Finch said the big-block V-8s had a rich history within GM. They were used in vehicles including the Corvair, the Corvette (for a time) and the Impala."

I'd like to see that...
Usac midgets & sprint cars (2) (2,204)
Posted By DonRacer
Usac midgets & sprint cars
12/16/09, 12:17 PM
Anyone pay to see them run against each other on a 1/4 mile dirt track?

Who would win?
2010 midget rule change? (87) (26,255)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: 2010 midget rule change?
12/14/09, 6:23 PM
Great story Rob,

The image of that brings up repressed perverse thoughts in my mind like; Who would win a 1/4th mile dirt track event
between the USAC non-wing sprint cars and the USAC midgets?
...
2010 midget rule change? (87) (26,255)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: 2010 midget rule change?
12/14/09, 3:45 PM
So a 1000 hp or a 1500 hp engine will work in a sprint car and blow away one with the current engine?
A non-wing sprint car using a DT3 tire is just as quick as one using the old softer, wider RC1?...
2010 midget rule change? (87) (26,255)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: 2010 midget rule change?
12/13/09, 3:01 PM
The real reason for testing is to find out what car-tire combo will make anything producing over X amount of horsepower a waste.
2010 midget rule change? (87) (26,255)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: 2010 midget rule change?
12/13/09, 1:03 PM
Don, your absolutely right, without computer simulations and real world testing this sport is going nowhere.

Maybe Mr. Miller could ask USAC Properties for some help.

."USAC Properties Inc., a...
Wingless 2012 INDYCAR? (8) (5,278)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: Wingless 2012 INDYCAR?
12/13/09, 12:10 PM
"Engineers work to develop economical and safe solutions to practical problems, by applying mathematics and scientific knowledge while considering technical constraints."

Don't blame the...
Wingless 2012 INDYCAR? (8) (5,278)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: Wingless 2012 INDYCAR?
12/11/09, 10:12 PM
I don't think the new 2012 INDY CAR series wants Front Engine, but,If the Gold Crown Series Brain Trust embraced the, "Innovation for Fun Principal", and allowed the any engine that fits under the...
Wingless 2012 INDYCAR? (8) (5,278)
Posted By DonRacer
Wingless 2012 INDYCAR?
12/11/09, 3:09 PM
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/article/indycar-inside-the-2012-car/

Roger Penske said on Wind Tunnel a few months ago
that he would like to see it.
Mobsters as early race promoters? (20) (9,087)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: Mobsters as early race promoters?
12/8/09, 11:32 AM
A good book on the subject is,
UMBRELLA MIKE
The TRUE STORY of the CHICAGO GANGSTER Behind the INDY 500
By Brock Yates
Dohc cylinder heads (7) (3,302)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: Dohc cylinder heads
12/6/09, 2:40 PM
"I'm talking motors that are in use right now, "flatdead's" if that's what you want to call them, to allow "just any" DOHC" would be like tying the Fox to a stake,and turning the dogs loose, the dogs...
Dohc cylinder heads (7) (3,302)
Posted By DonRacer
Dohc cylinder heads
12/4/09, 11:58 PM
DOHC CYLINDER HEADS

Any one out there besides Me, think they should be legal for all sprint cars?

Thanks,
Don Flanders
Gold Crown car Spy Photos (137) (39,592)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: Gold Crown car Spy Photos
11/22/09, 1:20 PM
Look's like the new Gold Crown car without the side pods and front fairings.
Maybe Ashmore has a dirt conversion on drawing board.
Gold Crown car Spy Photos (137) (39,592)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: Gold Crown car Spy Photos
11/20/09, 3:01 PM
Questions for Bruce Ashmore

1. Going to be limited 360 OHV V8 or open engine?
2. Will the driver have to lift in the corners?
Gold Crown car Spy Photos (137) (39,592)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: Gold Crown car Spy Photos
11/17/09, 3:24 PM
I would pay to watch them run at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
More nascar crap (26) (8,446)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: More nascar crap
10/18/09, 11:14 AM
ryoung99 is right,

"Almost all racing is now spec racing. That is a fact, I challenge you to tell me one "open" type of racing... it does not exist. What exists is different levels of specs."
...
Some Solutions for the Betterment of Midget Racing (78) (20,843)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: Some Solutions for the Betterment of Midget Racing
7/19/09, 4:16 PM
7. Develop a plan to neutralize engines so that expensive power plants are not an issue.

Number 4 would take care of number 7 if the testing were done by those actually interested in the...
The Rumor Mill (176) (100,143)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: The Rumor Mill
6/25/09, 3:27 PM
[QUOTE=RichC;113635]Random Observations -

"I've always been intrigued by the stadium motocross series. I worked for Yamaha motocross years ago and was part of that circus. I've always wondered...
The Rumor Mill (176) (100,143)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: The Rumor Mill
6/24/09, 1:18 PM
I think Stadium Racing should be on the list of "what if's"
New Sprint Car Class? (4) (2,370)
Posted By DonRacer
New Sprint Car Class?
6/18/09, 4:54 PM
Restricted Tires, No Aero, Safety, $25,000 Engine Claim.
Comming Soon!!! (Fastest Way Around any Size Dirt Track Series) (0) (1,813)
Posted By DonRacer
Comming Soon!!! (Fastest Way Around any Size Dirt Track Series)
4/23/09, 11:01 PM
Rule 1. Any Type Race Car

Rule 2.. Qualifing

Rule 3.. Heat Races

Rule 4. Semi-Main

Rule 5.. Main Event
MSCS Rule 33 (32) (11,211)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: MSCS Rule 33
2/8/09, 10:49 AM
I believe that was before the highly respected Tom and Loris Helfrich purchased the series from Sam Stockon. I did send an e-mail to the Tour Director a few days ago asking for clarification of the...
MSCS Rule 33 V2 (2) (2,227)
Posted By DonRacer
Re: MSCS Rule 33 V2
2/7/09, 4:13 PM
Bad rule, encourages non-conformity....lol