Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call - Page 2

John Scott · 06-21-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by slingshot

better check his diaper.... and not for oil...the one in his pants..nice save

Sounds like they already checked...

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

no **** genius...

richie 2 · 06-21-2014, 08:16 PM

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

Mike Schwartz · 06-21-2014, 11:48 PM

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

SSDA Hemi · 06-22-2014, 06:21 AM

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.

Gary Parker · 06-22-2014, 07:50 AM

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...

Casey Miles · 06-22-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

Glad to see the young Mr.Fletcher and the car was not hurt.
I think he probably learned a lesson there and fortunately neither car was hurt.

I was at NED in 1977 or 1978.....Sitting up on the hill. A Chevelle stocker spun out and went into the weeds....no guardwall back then. He kind of disappeared in the woods....Don't know what caused the spinout....The car was not really hurt....

He won the race on Sunday....Rich Rann.....It was a WCS race as they were called back then....

I was the racer that he just missed, I had a 1969 green Z28, he skidded into the weeds and they awarded him the win because it was after the finish line. I was just happy that he missed my car

Casey Miles
248H "F" NHRA Stock!

Bob Don · 06-23-2014, 08:36 AM

The incident made the big time as it was used in ESPN's highlights during the event broadcast on Sunday.

06-21-2014, 08:16 PM	#2
richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 971 Likes: 432 Liked 205 Times in 93 Posts	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. Last edited by richie 2; 06-21-2014 at 08:19 PM.

06-21-2014, 11:48 PM	#3
Mike Schwartz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 537 Likes: 143 Liked 252 Times in 91 Posts	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.

06-22-2014, 06:21 AM	#4
SSDA Hemi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 503 Likes: 130 Liked 451 Times in 77 Posts	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.

06-22-2014, 07:50 AM	#5
Gary Parker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westfield Mass Posts: 529 Likes: 370 Liked 425 Times in 56 Posts	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... __________________ Gary Parker 1617 STK

06-23-2014, 08:36 AM	#7
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,498 Likes: 1,149 Liked 905 Times in 193 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call The incident made the big time as it was used in ESPN's highlights during the event broadcast on Sunday. __________________ Bob Don 128 SS