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Re: Track Etiquette

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 08 1:55 pm
by Cannonball
Pete wrote:New thread this, but triggered by Slick's comments on people who oil the complete length of the track in the case of a blow up/leak down.

Is it better to:

1) Pull over and stop

2) Pull off to the side and complete the run to clear the lane

3) Gun it some more to the finish line :twisted:



I have never been in this situation, but I guess it is a matter of time and I want to know what is "the right thing to do".

Thanks.

Pete

the right thing to do :shock: :shock:

put yer head in yer hands and think Bananarama! 8 sec,s ago i had a 20k engine now i have a load off shrapnell and just wanna go home n cry, :shock:

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 08 2:02 pm
by Anonymous
:D :D

Re: Track Etiquette

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 08 2:09 pm
by Anonymous
Cannonball wrote:
Pete wrote:New thread this, but triggered by Slick's comments on people who oil the complete length of the track in the case of a blow up/leak down.

Is it better to:

1) Pull over and stop

2) Pull off to the side and complete the run to clear the lane

3) Gun it some more to the finish line :twisted:



I have never been in this situation, but I guess it is a matter of time and I want to know what is "the right thing to do".

Thanks.

Pete

the right thing to do :shock: :shock:

put yer head in yer hands and think Bananarama! 8 sec,s ago i had a 20k engine now i have a load off shrapnell and just wanna go home n cry, :shock:
Yep that f........... hurts Duncan, but you need to look at the bigger picture at least you can still fix transmissions and you still have the challenger...................... :thumbright:

Re: Track Etiquette

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 08 8:13 pm
by Cannonball
Slick wrote:
Cannonball wrote:
Pete wrote:New thread this, but triggered by Slick's comments on people who oil the complete length of the track in the case of a blow up/leak down.

Is it better to:

1) Pull over and stop

2) Pull off to the side and complete the run to clear the lane

3) Gun it some more to the finish line :twisted:



I have never been in this situation, but I guess it is a matter of time and I want to know what is "the right thing to do".

Thanks.

Pete

the right thing to do :shock: :shock:

put yer head in yer hands and think Bananarama! 8 sec,s ago i had a 20k engine now i have a load off shrapnell and just wanna go home n cry, :shock:
Yep that f........... hurts Duncan, but you need to look at the bigger picture at least you can still fix transmissions and you still have the challenger...................... :thumbright:
true enough, no doubt if it had off been me iron head 440 days i woulda still felt crippled,

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 08 8:15 pm
by Guy
Had this on an e-mail from Andy Robinson today
Diapers ?
New for 2009 will be the requirement for all cars which run 9.90 and quicker to be fitted with an engine diaper. Stroud supply these in a wide range of fittings for most popular engines, call us on 01256 880589 or e-mail robinson_racecar@yahoo.co.uk to get a quote for your application.

Posted: Sun Aug 03, 08 9:42 pm
by Cannonball
Guy wrote:Had this on an e-mail from Andy Robinson today
Diapers ?
New for 2009 will be the requirement for all cars which run 9.90 and quicker to be fitted with an engine diaper. Stroud supply these in a wide range of fittings for most popular engines, call us on 01256 880589 or e-mail robinson_racecar@yahoo.co.uk to get a quote for your application.
all or competition

Posted: Mon Aug 04, 08 8:53 pm
by AllKiller
Pete wrote:That's too gay for words, I'd rather oil the track down ;)
:lol: :lol: :lol:
love it Pete

Dont stop the header bolt firing itself out and dumping a couple of gallons of water and antifreeze under your slicks.....now thats fun at the top end, i can assure you :shock: :help: