This is Interesting?

Superfan1 · 01-21-2010, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by drooze

When I first heard about Charlotte and 4 lanes I said "Huh" then the person that told me, "Yeah think about it, run even with oildowns, keep it moving" Cleaning 1 running the other, or lapping and alternating....Cool....in that case Duh, its one of the best simple, stupid simple Ideas Ive heard in a long time...Keep the action moving,

BUT am I the only one (im sure Im not) that thinks if were talking about running 4 at the same time it has potential for a Nascar style Pile Up ?

I think this is going to end badly at some point, for 4 instead of 2.....

Drooze, no possibility of a Nascar style pile up; you have to understand how Z-max is constructed. Think of it as 2 "complete" dragstrips side by side because you have a retaining wall between the 2 cars racing on the right and the 2 cars racing on the left. I attended both of the Nat. events that have been run there, so I saw the 4 wide TF and FC exhibitions last Sept.; and I will be there in March when they run all Pro qualifying and eliminations 4 wide; it should be interesting to say the least.
Bill Seabrooks - superfan1
Bridgeport, CT

Chris "drooze" Wertman · 01-21-2010, 05:16 PM

Check....good to know, I only saw it briefly and didnt really pay attention at the time, that makes sense.

I was wondering how "safley" they could clean 2 when the other 2 are running.

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Originally Posted by Superfan1

Drooze, no possibility of a Nascar style pile up; you have to understand how Z-max is constructed. Think of it as 2 "complete" dragstrips side by side because you have a retaining wall between the 2 cars racing on the right and the 2 cars racing on the left. I attended both of the Nat. events that have been run there, so I saw the 4 wide TF and FC exhibitions last Sept.; and I will be there in March when they run all Pro qualifying and eliminations 4 wide; it should be interesting to say the least.
Bill Seabrooks - superfan1
Bridgeport, CT

art leong · 01-21-2010, 05:22 PM

If they ran a sport compact race they could combine the first and final rounds LOL.

Chris "drooze" Wertman · 01-21-2010, 05:36 PM

Hell let yall run to 1/8th stop, run the 2nd 8th, point the other way Run, Stop , Run Stop, you could have like a Gymkata competition....lol

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Originally Posted by art leong

If they ran a sport compact race they could combine the first and final rounds LOL.

Jim Blankenship · 01-21-2010, 07:43 PM

can see the carnage now lane one on on button,on mat , or on mat with a stick car
lane 4 is revin it with just pre stage lit

hard to see one tree not 2 60-100' apart jim

Terry Cain · 01-21-2010, 08:46 PM

I'd hate to be the pour SOB that has to get out there and clean a lane while they're running T/F or F/C in the other two lanes.

Kenny Wigington · 01-21-2010, 09:21 PM

Quote* "Each final round will feature four drivers in each category, and the single driver to cross the finish line first in the final will be declared the winner of the race, the second runner-up and so on." Unquote-

I say that this will go over like a fart in church......The Pro Outcry hasn't been heard yet....

Michael Kilduff · 01-21-2010, 09:33 PM

I don't watch much of the 'pro' drag racing anymore, but I am sure the crew chiefs and tuners are brimming with enthusiasm with this announcement.

These guys will be setting up cars in eliminations for lanes that they don't have any qualifying runs and data from.

Maybe they should rename this race the 'Tiresmoke Nationals'.

Sad to see a sport that I have loved since I was in first grade be reduced to a circus show.

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Jim Blankenship Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: nashville tn Posts: 149 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: This is Interesting? can see the carnage now lane one on on button,on mat , or on mat with a stick car lane 4 is revin it with just pre stage lit hard to see one tree not 2 60-100' apart jim __________________ Jim Blankenship 3086 STK

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Terry Cain Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgetown, Indiana (close to Louisville, KY) Posts: 777 Likes: 530 Liked 231 Times in 107 Posts	Re: This is Interesting? I'd hate to be the pour SOB that has to get out there and clean a lane while they're running T/F or F/C in the other two lanes. __________________ Terry Cain ???? STK tcain19689585@gmail.com

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Kenny Wigington Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cumming,Ga. USA Posts: 967 Likes: 36 Liked 60 Times in 12 Posts	Re: This is Interesting? Quote* "Each final round will feature four drivers in each category, and the single driver to cross the finish line first in the final will be declared the winner of the race, the second runner-up and so on." Unquote- I say that this will go over like a fart in church......The Pro Outcry hasn't been heard yet.... __________________ 2894 STK

01-21-2010, 09:33 PM	#8
Michael Kilduff Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carolina Beach, NC Posts: 281 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: This is Interesting? I don't watch much of the 'pro' drag racing anymore, but I am sure the crew chiefs and tuners are brimming with enthusiasm with this announcement. These guys will be setting up cars in eliminations for lanes that they don't have any qualifying runs and data from. Maybe they should rename this race the 'Tiresmoke Nationals'. Sad to see a sport that I have loved since I was in first grade be reduced to a circus show.