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Originally Posted by KMS2683
Yeah an accident like the one at Eldora could never happen in a winged car...I understand Chip's rationale. (sarcasm). If I were a wing racer I would be quite offended by what Chip's move is implying.
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There's nothing for them to be offended about. It's just a matter of physics. Winged cars have a lot more downforce on their car, due to the wing. And it's just a fact the non-winged cars take flight a lot more often than do winged ones. And when they do, it's usually in a bigger way. Kyle's wreck at Eldora could have just as well happened in a winged car, but there's a lot bigger chance of getting hurt in a car without a wing on it. So I think Chip and other car owners are just playing the law of averages when make their driver stick to winged racing. Look how many more times you've seen Tony or Kasey in winged races in recent years, than our brand of racing.
Jerry