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5/19/08, 2:23 AM

Lawrenceburg Ramblings

(This is a bit long – will post in 3 parts to make each one smaller)

Part 3

DEMO DERBY

If the infield is to be landscaped, and the straight-aways are banked, then how can they hold a demo derby during the fair?

FM RADIO BROADCAST

When I first heard of this, I was excited, just what the fans need! Every one has a portable fm radio and headphone. Super….

But, the more I thought about it – I do not like it. Why?? To me, one of the great features about Sprint Car racing is that there are no radios and there are no rear view mirrors. The driver succeeds with no outside help. Amazing skill to drive the car – and with all the noise to hear an unknown racer come up on you and to fight off a pass safely.

Now, each of the drivers will carry an FM radio (assume no need for raceceivers) and hear the track announcer. Now the driver will have a (track announcer / spotter) telling him where he is on the track and who is coming up on him to pass – knowing who is going to pass you ahead of time really changes the complexion of Sprint car racing. Wonder if the sanctioning bodies will approve of this? I believe I read it is the intention to have the drivers with FM radio. I don’t like it. But, I surely like it for me as a fan. BTW what will be the scanner frequencies for safety and track officials?

135 MPH?

This was suggested a few weeks ago. I would say for winged sprints – 118 -123. This is not a half mile – this is not extreme banking. BTW – at what point on the track will the 3/8 mile be measured? Later, could the track be expanded to 4/10 mile by moving the inside of the track out a bit and making the corners at a higher angle? (More speed?).

5/19/08, 2:23 AM	#1 Lawrenceburg Ramblings - Part 3
okokok Posts: n/a	Lawrenceburg Ramblings (This is a bit long – will post in 3 parts to make each one smaller) Part 3 DEMO DERBY If the infield is to be landscaped, and the straight-aways are banked, then how can they hold a demo derby during the fair? FM RADIO BROADCAST When I first heard of this, I was excited, just what the fans need! Every one has a portable fm radio and headphone. Super…. But, the more I thought about it – I do not like it. Why?? To me, one of the great features about Sprint Car racing is that there are no radios and there are no rear view mirrors. The driver succeeds with no outside help. Amazing skill to drive the car – and with all the noise to hear an unknown racer come up on you and to fight off a pass safely. Now, each of the drivers will carry an FM radio (assume no need for raceceivers) and hear the track announcer. Now the driver will have a (track announcer / spotter) telling him where he is on the track and who is coming up on him to pass – knowing who is going to pass you ahead of time really changes the complexion of Sprint car racing. Wonder if the sanctioning bodies will approve of this? I believe I read it is the intention to have the drivers with FM radio. I don’t like it. But, I surely like it for me as a fan. BTW what will be the scanner frequencies for safety and track officials? 135 MPH? This was suggested a few weeks ago. I would say for winged sprints – 118 -123. This is not a half mile – this is not extreme banking. BTW – at what point on the track will the 3/8 mile be measured? Later, could the track be expanded to 4/10 mile by moving the inside of the track out a bit and making the corners at a higher angle? (More speed?).