USAC and D2 Midgets

Wayne Davis · 12/9/15, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby01

Dad
I challenge You,Wayne Davis,Jay Tinder and all the D2 rules makers and enforcers to keep D2 midget racing affordable. We haven't even raced these rules one year and already I'm starting to see what I call rules creep. You guys have came up with a great rules package I don't agree with all of them but there isn't anything there that nobody cannot live with.
Over the years what I have observed there is only 2 reasons to change rules but lately a third has can to light.
#1 someone wants to sell some product.
#2 someone thinks if they have these that or another it will give them an advantage.
#3 They (this includes me) have a fear of new technology.
PLEASE
DON'T LET ANYONE ALTER THIS RULES PACKAGE FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.
Bobby Layne
2015 Central Missouri Lightning Sprint CHampion

Bobby,
One source will only do 1 year at a time...(I personally do not agree with that)...My current SSMS rules was written 3 years ago and lasted for 3 years. I am a firm believer that if someone "INVESTS" in our belief that we need to honor that belief for no less then 3 years. This is why the Southern States Midget Series rules like they did from 2012-2015 will be from 2016 to 2018. This is to show the commitment I have toward the racer and if he buys an engine for this years rules it WILL NOT be outlawed next year. Yes we also have in our rules like everyone else that rules can be "TWEEK" for the sake of compatition but no engine will be banned that is in place. That is why my Gator"DIRT"National rules are just a little different then my series rules...Basic engine is the same...

Division II was created as an AFFORDABLE alturnable to nation midgets and needs to be just that. I have said this to others and I will say this to the public today. NOT ENOUGH steps was taken at the Oct. meeting to keep it affordable but it was steps in the right direction to cut alot of $$$ that you have to spend.

I know I am kinda on an Island down here in the south but I do feel I am atleast part of the movement and hope all will stay true to their word and not let outside (sponsors-engine/chassis builders) influnence them for the sake of midget racing.

I wish I could make the PRI show and meet everyone but unfortunaully I am not. Hope everyone has a great time.

Merry Chrisrmas to all and Happy New Year!!!!!!!!

TQ29m · 12/9/15, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Unlucky#9

If you need any help sorting/putting away stuff, I'm free during the day Saturday.

Thanks for the offer, I am having surgery on my back tomorrow, so I imagine doing anything physical may be a no no for a while, maybe after Christmas, have a Merry Christmas! Bob

Wayne Davis · 12/9/15, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TQ29m

Thanks for the offer, I am having surgery on my back tomorrow, so I imagine doing anything physical may be a no no for a while, maybe after Christmas, have a Merry Christmas! Bob

Bob let me know how the back surgery works out...my doc is pressing me to go ahead and have it

DAD · 12/9/15, 1:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne Davis

Bob let me know how the back surgery works out...my doc is pressing me to go ahead and have it

Wayne

Sorry about rattling the cages on the rule thing. This post started as a plug about Bob being on Racin with DO and seems to just have progressed. You know how I feel about K.I.S.S. I am still waiting for somebody to clarify what the heck that Chinese Fuel tank guard is?

Now since we have made another turn with you and Bob and Back Surgery>>>My advice and you know I always give good advice is GETRDONE.

I had what they called a Spinal Laminectomy about 5 years ago. It got to where I could not walk. I had checked into it 15 years ago and the doctor said I would be layed up for 6 months and then he couldn't promise that I would be able to walk. Well I went back in because at the time if I died on the OR table it would have been a blessing. This new Doctor said well you will be in the hospital for about 2 days and be off work 2 weeks, I said What?????

Like Motors back surgery has come a long way in the last few years. They went in with side cutters and cut off them little fins sticking out of my 5 lower vertebra then he went in and ported and polished the holes to make room for my nerves to pass through. I felt better the next day and was at work in a week. I did miss one race I think?

Honest Dad himself

jjones752 · 12/9/15, 2:31 PM

Hey Dad
Can't you read the rules? No porting & polishing!
I guess cutting the fins off falls under fitting it into the chassis so I think you're OK there...
That "tank cover" rule is straight outta the USAC book; I think it refers to the dorsal-fin over the top plate that they put on asphalt cars, and probably has no meaning in the dirt-track world. I never figured out what they were for anyway...

TQ29m · 12/9/15, 4:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayne Davis

Bob let me know how the back surgery works out...my doc is pressing me to go ahead and have it

Wayne, I'd like to get an estimate on one of them too, what they are doing tomorrow, is remove a malignant tumor off my back, but I would like to get something done so I could walk decent again. Getting old isn't for the faint of heart! But it's fun on the way! Bob

DAD · 12/9/15, 5:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TQ29m

Thanks for the offer, I am having surgery on my back tomorrow, so I imagine doing anything physical may be a no no for a while, maybe after Christmas, have a Merry Christmas! Bob

Bob

Wat you have here is a young guy that has a thirst for knowledge and is willing to pay for it with labor. He has been with the MMSA helping out for the last several years. If he was just a little closer I would take his offer in a heart beat. Heck I might even go out in the shop if I had some help.

Honest Dad himself

TQ29m · 12/9/15, 8:04 PM

I know, I used to have a shop full of guy's wanting to help and learn, but they all grew up and got married, or just simply got busy, we all fall in there somewhere, I used to be in the shop from before daylight till way after dark, even till after daylight the next day, but I can't schedule my time like I used to, if this lad lived in the neighborhood, I could keep his mind busy, but now I have to work when I feel like it, which is mostly from about 10:00AM, till about 4:PM, then I'm done. Kinda hard to ask someone to do that kind of unschedule. Bob

Unlucky#9 · 12/10/15, 8:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TQ29m

Thanks for the offer, I am having surgery on my back tomorrow, so I imagine doing anything physical may be a no no for a while, maybe after Christmas, have a Merry Christmas! Bob

Deal. It's just a short trip down I65 to Seymour for me.

fourcylguy · 12/12/15, 12:52 AM

DAD,

You are the tech guy for the Midwest D2 series right?

12/9/15, 8:04 PM	#108
TQ29m Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,568	I know, I used to have a shop full of guy's wanting to help and learn, but they all grew up and got married, or just simply got busy, we all fall in there somewhere, I used to be in the shop from before daylight till way after dark, even till after daylight the next day, but I can't schedule my time like I used to, if this lad lived in the neighborhood, I could keep his mind busy, but now I have to work when I feel like it, which is mostly from about 10:00AM, till about 4:PM, then I'm done. Kinda hard to ask someone to do that kind of unschedule. Bob __________________ "Being old, isn't half as much fun, as getting there"! Ole Robert I!

12/12/15, 12:52 AM	#110 Re: USAC and D2 Midgets
fourcylguy Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 2	DAD, You are the tech guy for the Midwest D2 series right?