"Live" from the Indy US Nationals 2015 - Page 28

Ed Wright · 09-05-2015, 05:05 PM

More Pistons & Todd pulled today Ken?

Stephen Bell · 09-05-2015, 05:44 PM

Before the rumors start flying, I would like people to know that my FSS/C car was disqualified in tech today. We spent seven hours tearing the car down and the motor passed with no problem. The car was kicked out because the wheel base was off 3/8th's of an inch.
Embarrassed and Upset, S.Bell

Ed Wright · 09-05-2015, 05:50 PM

I thought the spec was plus or minus 1/2"? I had better measure mine.
Would have been nice if they had measured that first. Or told you to fix it before tomorrow. Won't make you one bit faster. Sorry Stephen.

Tom P · 09-05-2015, 06:07 PM

I didn't think they even measured, there are some cars that are obvious at just a glace but I suppose if both front and rear were moved and they just measure between them...

8.44 and was he on the brakes too? "only" 157. Need to see that run at Mission.

Kevin McKenna · 09-05-2015, 06:09 PM

Big congrats to Bo Butner and Kevin Skinner for an exciting battle in the Factory Stock Showdown. Read more here: http://www.nhra.com/story/2015/9/5/b...howdown-title/

Same goes for Lloyd Wofford who defeated Gus Mantas to win the Mopar Hemi Challenge. Ever wonder if Indy still means something special? Watch a 64-year old man cry tears of pure joy while all of his family, friends and fellow racers offer their congratulations. There's your answer. I got choked up just watching from the sidelines.

James L Miller · 09-05-2015, 06:09 PM

What did Tony Cowell get torn down for? A random check maybe? Gee, the only time I see a photo of his car is in the "barn"/tent. I see he won class, seems like there was one other car in GT/IA that was a bit faster in qualifying, but didn't see him opposed in the class eliminations. Good luck to Tony and Steven tomorrow or today if they have already run.

FED 387 · 09-05-2015, 06:13 PM

Stock class cars 3/4 of an inch !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLUS you are allowed 1 inch variation from factory specs side to side!!!!! Section 9 subsection 5 ---- 2015 NHRA rule book --do not know where 3/8 inch came up---FED 387

FireSale · 09-05-2015, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FED 387

Stock class cars 3/4 of an inch !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLUS you are allowed 1 inch variation from factory specs side to side!!!!! Section 9 subsection 5 ---- 2015 NHRA rule book --do not know where 3/8 inch came up---FED 387

If he was 3/8 out of spec, then the car could be 1 1/8 inch longer/shorter than stock. I would like to know the actual wheel base measurement.

3/8 is nit-picking, 1 1/8 isn't.

Dale

treessavoy · 09-05-2015, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom P

I didn't think they even measured, there are some cars that are obvious at just a glace but I suppose if both front and rear were moved and they just measure between them...

8.44 and was he on the brakes too? "only" 157. Need to see that run at Mission.

Man, those inspectors must have good eyes to be able to see a wheelbase is 3/8" off without measuring!

JimR

K Stubbs · 09-05-2015, 07:36 PM

Congrats to fellow Arkansan Lloyd Wofford! A real gentleman and fierce competitor.

09-05-2015, 05:05 PM	#271
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Live from the US Nationals INDY More Pistons & Todd pulled today Ken? __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

09-05-2015, 05:44 PM	#272
Stephen Bell Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 81 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Live from the US Nationals INDY Before the rumors start flying, I would like people to know that my FSS/C car was disqualified in tech today. We spent seven hours tearing the car down and the motor passed with no problem. The car was kicked out because the wheel base was off 3/8th's of an inch. Embarrassed and Upset, S.Bell

09-05-2015, 05:50 PM	#273
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Live from the US Nationals INDY I thought the spec was plus or minus 1/2"? I had better measure mine. Would have been nice if they had measured that first. Or told you to fix it before tomorrow. Won't make you one bit faster. Sorry Stephen. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

09-05-2015, 06:07 PM	#274
Tom P Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 707 Likes: 30 Liked 239 Times in 94 Posts	Re: Live from the US Nationals INDY I didn't think they even measured, there are some cars that are obvious at just a glace but I suppose if both front and rear were moved and they just measure between them... 8.44 and was he on the brakes too? "only" 157. Need to see that run at Mission.

09-05-2015, 06:09 PM	#275
Kevin McKenna Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 194 Likes: 0 Liked 32 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Live from the US Nationals INDY Big congrats to Bo Butner and Kevin Skinner for an exciting battle in the Factory Stock Showdown. Read more here: http://www.nhra.com/story/2015/9/5/b...howdown-title/ Same goes for Lloyd Wofford who defeated Gus Mantas to win the Mopar Hemi Challenge. Ever wonder if Indy still means something special? Watch a 64-year old man cry tears of pure joy while all of his family, friends and fellow racers offer their congratulations. There's your answer. I got choked up just watching from the sidelines.

09-05-2015, 06:09 PM	#276
James L Miller Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 494 Likes: 6 Liked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Live from the US Nationals INDY What did Tony Cowell get torn down for? A random check maybe? Gee, the only time I see a photo of his car is in the "barn"/tent. I see he won class, seems like there was one other car in GT/IA that was a bit faster in qualifying, but didn't see him opposed in the class eliminations. Good luck to Tony and Steven tomorrow or today if they have already run. __________________ Mopar 2 Ya!

09-05-2015, 06:13 PM	#277
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,422 Likes: 534 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Live from the US Nationals INDY Stock class cars 3/4 of an inch !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLUS you are allowed 1 inch variation from factory specs side to side!!!!! Section 9 subsection 5 ---- 2015 NHRA rule book --do not know where 3/8 inch came up---FED 387 Last edited by FED 387; 09-05-2015 at 06:14 PM. Reason: addl info added

09-05-2015, 07:36 PM	#280
K Stubbs Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Benton, Arkansas Posts: 402 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Live from the US Nationals INDY Congrats to fellow Arkansan Lloyd Wofford! A real gentleman and fierce competitor.