Wow, this was a fascinating post. I learned a lot from this post.

I have friend in the central valley,Ca and until last year he ran a lot of winged sprint cars. Last year he had four brand new sprint cars sitting in his garage. Two 410's and two 360's with motors ready to go sitting on stands. I was amazed to say the very least. He asked me if I wanted to see his brand new toterhome. I said "no". I know he was baffled why I didn't want to see his brand new toy. I hate looking at things I will never own. It kind of makes you sick to your stomach, so I bypassed the opportunity, if given the chance...lol!

I did happen to notice he had about 10 yokes (?)/"u" joint assemblies, sitting on a shelf. They all looked used. I questioned him about it. He said he replaced the assemblies after ever 10 races.

You guys talked about aluminum "U" joints. Not knowing anything about sprint cars, I got to figure that is the most craziest thing you could own. I can think of a lot of thinkgs made of billet aluminum, but a "U" joints, never. I don't understand it. It don't make sense to me, but then again I don't know anything about sprint cars...lol!

But I will tell you this. If I ran a billet aluminum "U" joint, it would be replaced on a regular basis, religiously.


Sincerely,

And best of luck to Dennis I have watched him a few times from the stands. Definitely a hard charger.

Larry "O" and best to wishes to all and be safe!