What caused V. Gaines to crash @ Carolina Nats?

Troy Pourciau · 09-14-2014, 10:09 PM

I saw interview with G. Anderson right before VG crash. Greg said like banana peels on the track? Saw people holding pieces of the racetrack.

Mickey Whaley · 09-15-2014, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Troy Pourciau

I saw interview with G. Anderson right before VG crash. Greg said like banana peels on the track? Saw people holding pieces of the racetrack.

That would be my guess since all of the pro stock guys refused to run and went back to their pit area

Harry 6674 · 09-15-2014, 10:20 AM

Can't they just put more wing into it? I've seen faster cars go down slick tracks.

rickseeman · 09-15-2014, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Harry 6674

Can't they just put more wing into it? I've seen faster cars go down slick tracks.

Doesn't work like that in Pro Stock

Mickey Whaley · 09-15-2014, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry 6674

Can't they just put more wing into it? I've seen faster cars go down slick tracks.

When they give the first couple of pair of super comp a rerun that means they know what the track is like

Troy Pourciau · 09-15-2014, 12:08 PM

According to NHRA officials, problems with the racing surface at zMax Dragway – coupled with a brief shower that drenched the track and sent spectators racing for cover – prompted them to call off competition for the day.

However, two drivers told the Observer that those problems, along with low track temperatures – in the high 80s, compared with 110-plus degrees earlier in the week – were responsible for driver Vieri “V” Gaines wrecking his Pro Stock car during an elimination-round race against Allen Johnson.

While Gaines walked away from the wreck, it caused an hour-long delay as workers attempted to correct the problems. The 20-minute shower then made that work moot and moved NHRA officials to consider alternatives.

Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/201...#storylink=cpy

jmcarter · 09-15-2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Troy Pourciau

According to NHRA officials, problems with the racing surface at zMax Dragway – coupled with a brief shower that drenched the track and sent spectators racing for cover – prompted them to call off competition for the day.

However, two drivers told the Observer that those problems, along with low track temperatures – in the high 80s, compared with 110-plus degrees earlier in the week – were responsible for driver Vieri “V” Gaines wrecking his Pro Stock car during an elimination-round race against Allen Johnson.

While Gaines walked away from the wreck, it caused an hour-long delay as workers attempted to correct the problems. The 20-minute shower then made that work moot and moved NHRA officials to consider alternatives.

Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/201...#storylink=cpy

forget it....

Sean Marconette · 09-15-2014, 01:36 PM

If you watched the coverage on ESPN it was pretty clear there was a problem with the first pair of PS cars. Jason was clearly upset and had no BS comments when interviewed at the tail end of the broadcast. The track clearly has issues that needs resolved.

John Kissel · 09-15-2014, 02:22 PM

Maybe if that track got used more it would be in better shape. How you can justify having it sit fallow for so long and be paying property taxes on it doesn't make cents.You mean to tell me there aren't any racers near by who would love it for a local track? John Kissel

Bryan Worner · 09-15-2014, 02:51 PM

I feel NHRA really dropped the ball here! First off, why were the Pro stock cars the only ones having problems? I didn't see any of the top fuel or funny cars having issues, other than blowing up! Maybe several oil downs by the fuelers caused the tricky conditions? Maybe the lack of downforce on pro stock cars, coupled with severely better conditions on Sunday were a factor. My car was a tenth faster Sunday than all weekend. I adjusted.

When the rain stopped, they shouldve had the track dryers out there and finished the sportsman. I looked at the track about 2 hours after it quit raining and it was all but dry. They cancelled the racing at 3pm and could run until 1 am, according to Sunday curfews. Who made this decision and why? I have yet to see or hear any evidence that the track was the problem.

09-14-2014, 10:09 PM	#1
Troy Pourciau Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 678 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What caused V. Gaines to crash @ Carolina Nats? I saw interview with G. Anderson right before VG crash. Greg said like banana peels on the track? Saw people holding pieces of the racetrack. __________________ Troy "City Dog" Pourciau

09-15-2014, 10:20 AM	#3
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What caused V. Gaines to crash @ Carolina Nats? Can't they just put more wing into it? I've seen faster cars go down slick tracks.

09-15-2014, 12:08 PM	#6
Troy Pourciau Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA. Posts: 678 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What caused V. Gaines to crash @ Carolina Nats? According to NHRA officials, problems with the racing surface at zMax Dragway – coupled with a brief shower that drenched the track and sent spectators racing for cover – prompted them to call off competition for the day. However, two drivers told the Observer that those problems, along with low track temperatures – in the high 80s, compared with 110-plus degrees earlier in the week – were responsible for driver Vieri “V” Gaines wrecking his Pro Stock car during an elimination-round race against Allen Johnson. While Gaines walked away from the wreck, it caused an hour-long delay as workers attempted to correct the problems. The 20-minute shower then made that work moot and moved NHRA officials to consider alternatives. Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/201...#storylink=cpy __________________ Troy "City Dog" Pourciau

09-15-2014, 01:36 PM	#8
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 792 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: What caused V. Gaines to crash @ Carolina Nats? If you watched the coverage on ESPN it was pretty clear there was a problem with the first pair of PS cars. Jason was clearly upset and had no BS comments when interviewed at the tail end of the broadcast. The track clearly has issues that needs resolved. __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

09-15-2014, 02:22 PM	#9
John Kissel Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Colt's Neck, n.j. Posts: 349 Likes: 766 Liked 230 Times in 94 Posts	Re: What caused V. Gaines to crash @ Carolina Nats? Maybe if that track got used more it would be in better shape. How you can justify having it sit fallow for so long and be paying property taxes on it doesn't make cents.You mean to tell me there aren't any racers near by who would love it for a local track? John Kissel

09-15-2014, 02:51 PM	#10
Bryan Worner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duncannon, PA Posts: 819 Likes: 131 Liked 478 Times in 80 Posts	Re: What caused V. Gaines to crash @ Carolina Nats? I feel NHRA really dropped the ball here! First off, why were the Pro stock cars the only ones having problems? I didn't see any of the top fuel or funny cars having issues, other than blowing up! Maybe several oil downs by the fuelers caused the tricky conditions? Maybe the lack of downforce on pro stock cars, coupled with severely better conditions on Sunday were a factor. My car was a tenth faster Sunday than all weekend. I adjusted. When the rain stopped, they shouldve had the track dryers out there and finished the sportsman. I looked at the track about 2 hours after it quit raining and it was all but dry. They cancelled the racing at 3pm and could run until 1 am, according to Sunday curfews. Who made this decision and why? I have yet to see or hear any evidence that the track was the problem.