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Late Model/Sprint Car Sim?

Philste

Late Model/Sprint Car Sim?

by Philste » Thu, 19 Aug 1999 04:00:00


> Figure-8 racing IS indeed a valid motorsport -- there are many tracks in the
> United States that host weekly figure-8 events, with real prize money at
> stake.  ARCA even has a dedicated Figure-8 series, the ARCA Auto Value
> Figure-8 Series, in fact.  Here's their 1999 schedule:

Crazy Americans ;)

Philster

The Mocke

Late Model/Sprint Car Sim?

by The Mocke » Thu, 19 Aug 1999 04:00:00

I'm so glad the buzz on Dirt Track Racing is still strong. I am engorged
waiting for this game.
Anyway.
If this really was one of the guys from Ratbag I have two things to say.
1. Here is a link with pictures of Figure 8 cars crashing.
    http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1752/pops.html
If you check the links page there are two awesome shots of crashes. One from
Riverhead Raceway in New York, and one from Sunshine Speeedway in Flroida.
They are both asphalt tracks, but the effect is the same.

Ok. The second thing is. Make me a beta tester already. I mean please, dude.
I'm dyin' here.

Thank You,

The Mocker

Neil Rain

Late Model/Sprint Car Sim?

by Neil Rain » Thu, 19 Aug 1999 04:00:00


> I'm so glad the buzz on Dirt Track Racing is still strong. I am engorged
> waiting for this game.
> Anyway.
> If this really was one of the guys from Ratbag I have two things to say.
> 1. Here is a link with pictures of Figure 8 cars crashing.
>     http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1752/pops.html

You mean they actually race on a figure-of-8 course which doesn't have a
bridge???

How crazy do you have to be to take part in that?

5th Docto

Late Model/Sprint Car Sim?

by 5th Docto » Thu, 19 Aug 1999 04:00:00

My hometown has an 1/2 mile dirt oval with an figure 8 cross in the infield.
EVERY friday night they would host a demo derby, and the fig 8 race.  Big
fun to watch.  There seems to be three classes of technique...
1.    Never lift off the gas when crossing the intersection, my personal
favorite.
2.    Try to time your crossing for a gap in traffic.  Very exciting to
watch.
3.    Don't cross until it's safe, and actually stop if you have to
(WEENIES) usually results in         beeing rammed by drivers from #1 class
(see above).
The winners usually came from the #1 class, I guess cause they spent less
time in the crossing?  I have seen events that had 90% of cars piled up at
the crossing.  Big Fun to watch.  Very crazy to do.



> > I'm so glad the buzz on Dirt Track Racing is still strong. I am engorged
> > waiting for this game.
> > Anyway.
> > If this really was one of the guys from Ratbag I have two things to say.
> > 1. Here is a link with pictures of Figure 8 cars crashing.
> >     http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1752/pops.html

> You mean they actually race on a figure-of-8 course which doesn't have a
> bridge???

> How crazy do you have to be to take part in that?

ti

Late Model/Sprint Car Sim?

by ti » Fri, 20 Aug 1999 04:00:00

I remember watching Figure 8 racing in the 70's on ABC Wide World of
Sports, I believe, and also at my local packed dirt track where it was
called a "Demolition Derby".  Both featured lots of wrecks and a sense of
impending doom.
l have a race on tape from ESPN they kept showing from Sept '95 of a Figure
8 race at Riverhead, New York.  In this one there was some hits but it was
paved with some pretty nice late model cars and the object was the same as
a local points race on an oval- finish with your car in good shape and win
the race.
The winner was a guy who was favored, and in the prerace interview when
asked what his technique was guess what; he used #1- just step on it.
My favorite part was the start when the flag man waved the green from the
intersection and then ran for his life!

Had to throw in my 2 cents.

Tim



> My hometown has an 1/2 mile dirt oval with an figure 8 cross in the infield.
> EVERY friday night they would host a demo derby, and the fig 8 race.  Big
> fun to watch.  There seems to be three classes of technique...
> 1.    Never lift off the gas when crossing the intersection, my personal
> favorite.
> 2.    Try to time your crossing for a gap in traffic.  Very exciting to
> watch.
> 3.    Don't cross until it's safe, and actually stop if you have to
> (WEENIES) usually results in         beeing rammed by drivers from #1 class
> (see above).
> The winners usually came from the #1 class, I guess cause they spent less
> time in the crossing?  I have seen events that had 90% of cars piled up at
> the crossing.  Big Fun to watch.  Very crazy to do.




> > > I'm so glad the buzz on Dirt Track Racing is still strong. I am engorged
> > > waiting for this game.
> > > Anyway.
> > > If this really was one of the guys from Ratbag I have two things to say.
> > > 1. Here is a link with pictures of Figure 8 cars crashing.
> > >     http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1752/pops.html

> > You mean they actually race on a figure-of-8 course which doesn't have a
> > bridge???

> > How crazy do you have to be to take part in that?

The Mocke

Late Model/Sprint Car Sim?

by The Mocke » Fri, 20 Aug 1999 04:00:00


    Riverhead happens to me my home track.  Figure 8 racing was invented
here at Islip (now it's a cookie factory.) But the running start still
happens, although the figure 8 races only happen about every other week
around here now. Can you imagine, the new drivers don't want to race the
class.
    The best Riverhead start I remember was about three years ago. The
flagman started his run and the cars came bearing down towards him. The two
front cars came together and hooked up, spinning sideways, and were
immediately struck by the second row of cars. This sent them spinning
towards the wall where the starter was trying to get out of the way.(There
used to be a little cut out in the concrete wall for the starter to hide
behind, and then he would jump up onto the top of the concrete wall, and
walk to the left to get out of the way.) Well this time he barely made it
into his little hideout, and turned. What he saw was three figure 8 cars
headed right for his little spot, which was only protected with ARMCO metal
wall. He had just enough time to dive to his left and clear the spot. The
three cars hit the ARMCO and pushed it all the way in, almost sending a car
into the stands. The starter kind of was stunned, not sure what just
happened. Of course at this point I yelled out. "Dude. You almost died!"
There was some laughter from the starter after this, but the hole was filled
in the next week, and from then on he starts his run a little further down
the track. Which is a good thing.
    Riverhead has a web site. Not a very good one. But check it out for some
more figure 8 pictures.

http://www.riverheadraceway.com

The Mocker

ti

Late Model/Sprint Car Sim?

by ti » Fri, 20 Aug 1999 04:00:00

Mocker,

Thanks so much for the great story about Figure 8 racing at Riverhead. This
is why they invented the damn Net!

Thanks again,

Tim



>     Riverhead happens to me my home track.  Figure 8 racing was invented
> here at Islip (now it's a cookie factory.) But the running start still
> happens, although the figure 8 races only happen about every other week
> around here now. Can you imagine, the new drivers don't want to race the
> class.
>     The best Riverhead start I remember was about three years ago. The
> flagman started his run and the cars came bearing down towards him. The two
> front cars came together and hooked up, spinning sideways, and were
> immediately struck by the second row of cars. This sent them spinning
> towards the wall where the starter was trying to get out of the way.(There
> used to be a little cut out in the concrete wall for the starter to hide
> behind, and then he would jump up onto the top of the concrete wall, and
> walk to the left to get out of the way.) Well this time he barely made it
> into his little hideout, and turned. What he saw was three figure 8 cars
> headed right for his little spot, which was only protected with ARMCO metal
> wall. He had just enough time to dive to his left and clear the spot. The
> three cars hit the ARMCO and pushed it all the way in, almost sending a car
> into the stands. The starter kind of was stunned, not sure what just
> happened. Of course at this point I yelled out. "Dude. You almost died!"
> There was some laughter from the starter after this, but the hole was filled
> in the next week, and from then on he starts his run a little further down
> the track. Which is a good thing.
>     Riverhead has a web site. Not a very good one. But check it out for some
> more figure 8 pictures.

> http://www.riverheadraceway.com

> The Mocker


> > l have a race on tape from ESPN they kept showing from Sept '95 of a
> Figure
> > 8 race at Riverhead, New York.  In this one there was some hits but it was
> > paved with some pretty nice late model cars and the object was the same as
> > a local points race on an oval- finish with your car in good shape and win
> > the race.
> > The winner was a guy who was favored, and in the prerace interview when
> > asked what his technique was guess what; he used #1- just step on it.
> > My favorite part was the start when the flag man waved the green from the
> > intersection and then ran for his life!

> > Had to throw in my 2 cents.

The Mocke

Late Model/Sprint Car Sim?

by The Mocke » Sat, 21 Aug 1999 04:00:00


Powerslide!!

A translation on this word engorged:

ENGORGED: Flying backwards out of control with virtually no hope regaining
control.

But it was really fun. Seriously, you guys have to try this game.

The Mocker


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