Who thinks it’s better?

Hustlin-Hoosier · 7/18/23, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dsc1600

They were burning nearly a gallon per lap, that would necessitate a 40 gallon tank, which doesn’t seem terribly safe and is an added cost.

Back in the 80;s , the F.B.I. tank on our car was 41 gallons

Rhody · 7/18/23, 12:44 PM

WOO fuel stop laps are based on 33 gallon fuel cells. Every wing team that plans on running big races already runs a 33 gallon cell. Anyone running a 28 gal cell is a lower dollar team who only plans to run weekly shows and bullrings.

flagboy55 · 7/18/23, 8:59 PM

Actually 1600 indirectly solved the problem. Take the wings off! I can’t remember the last time I saw a fuel stop at a USAC race

Rich Mersereau · 7/18/23, 11:46 PM

Like stopping to eat pizza during sex. ya just don't do it. Thank you for posing the question. it's un--American.

oppweld · 7/19/23, 8:55 AM

Simple solution, Bigger tanks or less laps.Leave the "Stage Racing" to NASCRAP!

flagboy55 · 7/19/23, 9:28 AM

So I did a tiny bit of research and went on Speedway Motors website and took a look at the price of fuel cells. And to whoever the poster on this thread was that said it would hurt the little teams, you are correct. It’s about a $2500 investment, that’s about a grand more than I thought, which also explains how long it’s been since we had to buy anything for a race car. So for the little guy’s, that’s enough to merit serious consideration. But in the land of $20,000 dollar mules, I don’t see it as that big of a deal.

Frank Reiner · 7/19/23, 10:40 AM

Change the names of the folks who have posted to this thread, and it can be read in a 2012 thread on HoseHeads!!
Same subject, same sentiments.

TommyTipover · 7/19/23, 10:57 AM

Drop the name Sprint Cars and call them Fuel Break Cars.

Moreland76 · 7/19/23, 1:12 PM

I’m not a fan of work areas or mandatory reds for fuel. I guess I’m old school because when we would even stop at the speedrome we were done. I believe if you have a fuel stop that nothing but fuel should be done. I still go anyway. Lol

opnwhlmnd · 7/19/23, 1:41 PM

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Originally Posted by flagboy55

Actually 1600 indirectly solved the problem. Take the wings off! I can’t remember the last time I saw a fuel stop at a USAC race

I can’t remember the last time I saw a track record crowd at a non-wing sprint car race.