Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call
 

we've all had our top end monents...fletcher's are from modified country !... great save tim.

Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call
 

I saw the exact same thing, the front wheel was locked up on the video

Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call
 

Not even considering what transpired in this unfortunate event...

This type of racing has been going on too long as far as I'm concerned.

It is fairly easy to monitor each race and see too many ET's not match the MPH. I'm probably missing something, but that wasn't the way I was taught to race this class.

I have no issue running against anyone, even if they are trying to kill 20+ mph in the last 5' of the track on a 3.5" front tire.

My concern is lining my Wife up against one of them and having her get caught up in a similar case.

Something needs to happen soon, our classes are crashing too many beautiful cars and somebody is gonna get hurt.

Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call
 

Isn't excessive braking already illegal? What enforcement is there?

Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call
 

Wow! That was a close one. Glad Thomas and Pete are ok. But this whole "when is NHRA gonna stop this", and "when will this style of racing be stopped" is crazy. You've gotta put yourself in Thomas's shoes. Yes he hit the brakes too hard, I think about 75% of us competitive racers on this site can say they have done the same thing at least once. He was racing one of the best, and his dad is arguably the best sportsman racer we have. He knew he wasn't gonna get there or knew he had to dump hard to kill what he was holding and anyone trying to make a name is Drag racing wants to beat the best at any cost. Mistakes happen, I know Thomas learned from this mistake and it's never anybody's intention to lock me up or put a car into the wall. Unfortunately this is part of racing and there are several "great" racers who have done the same thing, just didn't get as lucky. Trying to patrol this style of racing would be about as effective as America's war on immigration.

Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call
 

In the video, Biondo was almost imperceptibly tapping the brakes having already caught Fletcher at the MPH stripe.

Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call
 

I would like to know if there was a mechanical failure on the right front caliper. It appeared to free up after the spin and looking at the left front wheel it certainly doesnt appear that the brakes were applied in the spin. Worn pads and a cocked piston ? And yes I know a heavy brake pedal did cause it, just what happened next ?? There was a similar incident at the Maple Grove LODRS race in May where they did tag the wall in the end. That was the initial prognosis at the track that day. I TRY not to excessively brake and I did inspect my pads after that and was going to call Lamb and replace all the pads just to be safe. I like to learn from others mistakes if at all possible, and never heard the results of mechanical assessment post inspection of the MG incident. I hate to think how far I would pull the car apart and inspect/ replace parts after this incident and would love/ hate to see the racepak lateral G-meter after this carousel ride....

Looking at this from another side - and I wouldn't even post if there was any major damage or anyone got hurt, But almost 20,000 people viewed the video as of right now. Very good sponsor exposure for Peak and Biondo racing....

Not to drag this excessive braking debate off track but last week I did buy a couple cases of Anti-Freeze and it was Peak brand. Support those that support us.

Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call
 

I agree with Greg Gay's post this is a product of the type of racing we do. At some point we all have had to use the brake pedal a little hard to win. It has only gotten worse with the newer high speed cars in the class. And don't start with the B.S. about dialing honest it's still going to happen. the last thing we need is someone making a judgement call like this at the finish line. You keep in the boundries of your lane your OK.

Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call
 

Guys, Most of the older cars we race came with drum rear brakes. Many of us now have disc's in the rear. The proportioning valve is not set for that. You may want to try the proportioning valve from a corvette for the same year as your car. That way it is more apt to fit...

Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call
 

One Way We Can Avoid This From Happening Is:

Give A 3 Hundredths Under Your Dial Leeway.

If you dial 10.00, You can go 9.97 & Still Win.
Anything More Than 3 Under You Lose.

BUT NO USING YOUR BRAKES PERIOD.

THAT IS FAIR FOR EVERYONE !!!

Glad no one was hurt or their cars got wrecked.


Just My Opinion.