The cowboy has wings.

ClaytonYeley · 1/30/09, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by racephoto1

Well, the way things are going with the allstars, he may not be there long. Also when it comes to the big money shows at Haubstadt, I wouldn't be surprised to see him there. If you race for money, you run where it is.

I think you are right, I would say every time D.C. gets the chance to run Haubstadt he will be there. I wonder if the MDC can talk his wing owner into taking him to Haubstadt for the WoO show. Clayton at Haubstadt w/ a wing, that would be something to see.

Motormasher · 1/30/09, 11:32 AM

MSCS is becoming (or is) a much better series than USAC. They pay better, don't travel and have no engine rules.

Sure they don't run a 10 month schedule but who can afford to run one?

USAC does have a awesome reputation for putting on the best shows on dirt and pavement all over the country but how many "regular teams" that aren't financed by millionaires actually can run the whole series on what they earn in winnings like they used to back in 60's & 70's. Now you have to have a pavement car and a dirt car with compatible engines for both.

I know this is the same problem we have at all levels of racing but I don't think that by paying more money to the winner is the answer like the new director of USAC is proposing, at least thats what I have heard his answer to the problem is.

kinser · 1/30/09, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Kidd

Great news. We will see what he is really made of. :thumb

Posted via Mobile Device See what he is made of ? Wing racing is hold the throttle down and let the wing do the work. I think Haud said it best: I love 'em all but running WITHOUT the wing is just better racing any 'ol time !

winged and non-winged · 1/30/09, 11:49 AM

Shortbus is absolutely correct! Some of you probably didn't realize it , or probably forgot about it... Clayton raced for three or four years with the wing in Missouri. He was lightning fast with the wing back then as a youngster. I have seen him many times with the tin top. I'm sure he will be as fast as ever.

Shawn · 1/30/09, 1:18 PM

Beat me to it...

It's not a big surprise, really. After all, Clayton raced with a wing before coming to USAC...

cecil98 · 1/30/09, 1:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Motormasher

MSCS is becoming (or is) a much better series than USAC. They pay better, don't travel and have no engine rules.

Sure they don't run a 10 month schedule but who can afford to run one?

USAC does have a awesome reputation for putting on the best shows on dirt and pavement all over the country but how many "regular teams" that aren't financed by millionaires actually can run the whole series on what they earn in winnings like they used to back in 60's & 70's. Now you have to have a pavement car and a dirt car with compatible engines for both.

I know this is the same problem we have at all levels of racing but I don't think that by paying more money to the winner is the answer like the new director of USAC is proposing, at least thats what I have heard his answer to the problem is.

Moto, from our experience with MSCS, the pay is front heavy. Otherwise, it's not much better than a regular show at some of the local tracks. However, that front money draws some good cars and drivers and the shows are usually great. The last MSCS show at Florence Speedway (KY) was as good as it gets in sprint car racing. Ballou put on a clinic that night.

1/30/09, 3:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kinser

Posted via Mobile Device See what he is made of ? Wing racing is hold the throttle down and let the wing do the work. I think Haud said it best: I love 'em all but running WITHOUT the wing is just better racing any 'ol time !

Haud said that after he won the million. I probably would have to. Seriously I know DC is a good racer. I don't think I have seen him run a sprint car. Yes I knew he raced sprint cars before the non wing sprints. So I guess I will see what he has for them. And I expect he will do quite well.

6565 · 1/30/09, 3:36 PM

Man, you opened a can of worms now! This is the wrong board to imply that the term "sprint car" means with wings. I think to most people on here, there are sprint cars, and then there are winged sprint cars. Prepare for a tongue-lashing!

Kirk Spridgeon · 1/30/09, 4:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 6565

Man, you opened a can of worms now! This is the wrong board to imply that the term "sprint car" means with wings. I think to most people on here, there are sprint cars, and then there are winged sprint cars. Prepare for a tongue-lashing!

He did it on purpose. He gets bored a lot. Must be snowed in up Kokomo way...

Charles Nungester · 1/30/09, 4:29 PM

<I probably would have to. Seriously I know DC is a good racer. I don't think I have seen him run a sprint car. Yes I knew he raced sprint cars before the non wing sprints.>

Don't care who ya are, Thats funny right there

1/30/09, 4:29 PM	#30 Re: The cowboy has wings.
Charles Nungester Senior Member Race Count This Year: 6 Race Count Last Year: 14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 22,254	<I probably would have to. Seriously I know DC is a good racer. I don't think I have seen him run a sprint car. Yes I knew he raced sprint cars before the non wing sprints.> Don't care who ya are, Thats funny right there __________________ Charles Nungester

1/30/09, 11:32 AM	#22 Re: The cowboy has wings.
Motormasher Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 980	MSCS is becoming (or is) a much better series than USAC. They pay better, don't travel and have no engine rules. Sure they don't run a 10 month schedule but who can afford to run one? USAC does have a awesome reputation for putting on the best shows on dirt and pavement all over the country but how many "regular teams" that aren't financed by millionaires actually can run the whole series on what they earn in winnings like they used to back in 60's & 70's. Now you have to have a pavement car and a dirt car with compatible engines for both. I know this is the same problem we have at all levels of racing but I don't think that by paying more money to the winner is the answer like the new director of USAC is proposing, at least thats what I have heard his answer to the problem is.

1/30/09, 11:49 AM	#24 Re: The cowboy has wings.
winged and non-winged Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 80	Shortbus is absolutely correct! Some of you probably didn't realize it , or probably forgot about it... Clayton raced for three or four years with the wing in Missouri. He was lightning fast with the wing back then as a youngster. I have seen him many times with the tin top. I'm sure he will be as fast as ever.

1/30/09, 1:18 PM	#25 Re: The cowboy has wings.
Shawn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 452	Beat me to it... It's not a big surprise, really. After all, Clayton raced with a wing before coming to USAC...

1/30/09, 3:36 PM	#28 Re: The cowboy has wings.
6565 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 187	Man, you opened a can of worms now! This is the wrong board to imply that the term "sprint car" means with wings. I think to most people on here, there are sprint cars, and then there are winged sprint cars. Prepare for a tongue-lashing!