Murdock MONSTER or Master of Mechanicial Engineering

aXe · 1/15/10, 12:20 PM

Here is where what We are talking about is at. you have to scroll dwon the page to see it, http://www.openwheelracers3.com/Midgets.html
It has nothing to do with how good it performs, it has just to do with how you percieve it, would you like to see a 20 car main event that looks like this?
I remember that first Munchkin performance, its looks have come along way since Tony got involved.
one thing that does worry Me though is how strong is that cage looks to be about 1" tubing?
aXe
photo by David Cochran

Race Poor · 1/15/10, 12:49 PM

Besides the getting out part, how in the world does he get in this? It is kind of growing on me the more I look at it, besides the tin on top. I don't know the guy at all, but I applaud him for trying something different!! These are the kind of guys I would love to talk too!!

Rpracing1 · 1/15/10, 1:13 PM

Would the roof skin act as a "Wing" or would it be detrimental to performance?

Brolzy · 1/15/10, 1:15 PM

first, I applaud him for trying something different...I love that. Innovation is excellent! I just don't see how that chassis doesn't flex like crazy, and having the engine hanging so far out of the bodywork, and not much between it and the driver concern me.

TQ29m · 1/15/10, 3:21 PM

Definitly a "short" track car? I wonder if they feed him in there, doesn't look to me like he'd want to get in and out too many times. Different? Yes, but look out if he'd happen to win, or even finish good. I think I'll wait for the book! Bob

duel · 1/15/10, 3:46 PM

looks like those midgets they run in Argentina.

SpfldMile · 1/15/10, 4:03 PM

I think it a Frankenstein-like, ugly car. If it performs, I say good for him. On a big track like a half mile, it looks like it has the aerodynamics of a brick.

OpenwheelRob · 1/15/10, 7:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawker

Then I'd call it a HUGE success considering he is usually good for 12

in a 10 lap race...

Johnny is a good guy and helps a lot of people and is always fun to watch. Atleast he is in a car doing what he loves, if you would have ever driven you would know we've all brought our fair share of cautions. I guess it's hard to bring a caution out when you sit in the bleachers huh Hawker?.

darnall · 1/15/10, 7:45 PM

Light weight was the whole idea of the car...Johnny has an old pontiac wetsump motor in the thing with an iron block, so he wanted to trim the car as much as possible.

After they added to the cage he practiced getting in and out, with his helmet on, and had no problem escaping quickly.

like someone above mentioned, johnny is a super guy with a passion for midget racing that is unequalled. Absolutely as low budget as you will ever see but has a great time.

Have a ball and pass some cars johnny!!!

v8j · 1/15/10, 9:03 PM

From the pictures it looks like a lot went into its build. but it reminds me of some thing from danny drinan. just as a note I notice that people have a lot to say bad and negativity.when they do not know,under stand, or comprehend.shut the

up

1/15/10, 12:20 PM	#11 Re: Murdock MONSTER or Master of Mechanicial Engineering
aXe Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 177	Here is where what We are talking about is at. you have to scroll dwon the page to see it, http://www.openwheelracers3.com/Midgets.html It has nothing to do with how good it performs, it has just to do with how you percieve it, would you like to see a 20 car main event that looks like this? I remember that first Munchkin performance, its looks have come along way since Tony got involved. one thing that does worry Me though is how strong is that cage looks to be about 1" tubing? aXe photo by David Cochran _________________________________________________ Last edited by aXe; 1/17/10 at 11:39 PM. Reason: ?

1/15/10, 3:21 PM	#15 Re: Murdock MONSTER or Master of Mechanicial Engineering
TQ29m Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,586	Definitly a "short" track car? I wonder if they feed him in there, doesn't look to me like he'd want to get in and out too many times. Different? Yes, but look out if he'd happen to win, or even finish good. I think I'll wait for the book! Bob __________________ "Being old, isn't half as much fun, as getting there"! Ole Robert I!

1/15/10, 4:03 PM	#17 Re: Murdock MONSTER or Master of Mechanicial Engineering
SpfldMile Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,345	I think it a Frankenstein-like, ugly car. If it performs, I say good for him. On a big track like a half mile, it looks like it has the aerodynamics of a brick. __________________ For those about to rock, we salute you.

1/15/10, 12:49 PM	#12 Re: Murdock MONSTER or Master of Mechanicial Engineering
Race Poor Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 124	Besides the getting out part, how in the world does he get in this? It is kind of growing on me the more I look at it, besides the tin on top. I don't know the guy at all, but I applaud him for trying something different!! These are the kind of guys I would love to talk too!!

1/15/10, 1:13 PM	#13 Re: Murdock MONSTER or Master of Mechanicial Engineering
Rpracing1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,405	Would the roof skin act as a "Wing" or would it be detrimental to performance?

1/15/10, 1:15 PM	#14 Re: Murdock MONSTER or Master of Mechanicial Engineering
Brolzy Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 143	first, I applaud him for trying something different...I love that. Innovation is excellent! I just don't see how that chassis doesn't flex like crazy, and having the engine hanging so far out of the bodywork, and not much between it and the driver concern me.

1/15/10, 3:46 PM	#16 Re: Murdock MONSTER or Master of Mechanicial Engineering
duel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,435	looks like those midgets they run in Argentina.