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From the Nascar page, Testing at Daytona,


" But the top speed of 206.058 mph was set 90 minutes into the afternoon session by Kurt Busch, working in tandem with his regular drafting partner, Regan Smith. Busch hit 210.9 mph down the backstretch. "

Man, they are flying!!!! Didn't take the engine shops long to figure out the fuel injection, huh???

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Man, they are flying!!!! Didn't take the engine shops long to figure out the fuel injection, huh???

Yes! That's right. I had forgotten about that! NASCAR must be smilin' about it too! What with the drivers bad mouthin' the program and all. I wonder how long before they slow them down?

They were already talking last night about it.....

I was thinking "it" while I was postin' last night! (your up early!)

Originally Posted by 34_40

I was thinking "it" while I was postin' last night! (your up early!)

Yeah, busy weekend.... Listened to some stuff on NASCAR radio as well as the tube stuff from Daytona... I did like the way that big pack of cars worked in testing, wonder if they'll be back in a pack or paired up for Daytona? Guess we'll know for sure when the twin qualifiers hit--til then I don't thing anyone is going to 'tell all' about the injection or body mods.....

they were talking about the different restrictor plates---are they still doing carbs for this race??

no, they're running a plate under the throttle body.... and already considering down sizing it!!! 210 on the straights yesterday, probably faster today....

I actually like the paired racing more than the big pack. Just as many accidents it seems but more lead changing.

I'm thinking they'll squeeze'em down to 190 or close to it... just guessin... 8-)

I enjoyed the interviews after the test sessions were over today..... all the driver's were 'content' with the way the car ran, the crew chief's all had a lot of data to analyze. Kind of resembled a Liar's Club conference, don't think anyone was showing everything they had! Could be a very interesting Speed Week with all the changes this year. NASCAR seemed confident they could hold the qualifying speeds in the 195 range, which is still like 207-210 on the back chute. If tech would choose to block off the cooling on the right side, the two car deal could be over and back to a big pack, hope they work out something in the middle so that 3 or 4 really first rate cars and drivers can do a break-away, then see who's smart enough to run them down!!!!!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

I enjoyed the interviews after the test sessions were over today..... all the driver's were 'content' with the way the car ran, they kind of resembled a Liar's Club conference!!!!

That there is a sure bet! Ain't it? LOL..

I ain't so sure about taking a step back to the big block(s) of cars stuck in a line and everyone being content cause you never know how far back you'll fall. At least with 2 cars paired up, even the nobody's had / have a chance to get up front cause they only need 1 guy to hook up with. It worked for the rookie in the 21 last year!

I'm thinking we're going to see some 10 and 12 car packs (maybe more) in the Twin 125's til the last fuel stop. After that I think the 2 cars paired up is probably going to be the fast way home.... I noticed the oil cooler intakes were all on the right front this year, suppose then the 2nd car in the pairs can slide a couple feet up and cool the engine, then drop back in line. If they drop left, it loosens the car in front of them terribly!!! Why's that???

Your a couple steps ahead of me as I haven't started following it serious til now. I can't respond about the looseness but find it strange as last years cars could swing over to either side to get air to the radiator.

Originally Posted by 34_40

Your a couple steps ahead of me as I haven't started following it serious til now. I can't respond about the looseness but find it strange as last years cars could swing over to either side to get air to the radiator.

I noticed the loose deal 3 or 4 times today, Gordon had Johnson go left about half the width of the car, then with no bumping at all Gordon was loose from the dogleg all the way to turn one. They changed spots and the same thing happened with Johnson in front. Then yesterday it was the same deal a few times with the 11 car, then today the 5 car had somebody drop inside on him and had the tail hanging way out all the way thru 3 and into 4!!!!

Also, just like last year, whenever they were 3 wide the poor dude in the middle was way big loose!!!! Fun to watch, but I wouldn't want to be there!

Well.. as long as it was only the GM's... Should be fine!

I don't remember any changes to the bodies for this year.. but, maybe nascar did something and it's just now showing up.

The 3 wide is always a scary deal but I think that sometimes the paired cars handle the deal better than a huge block of cars. I watched a few teams last year drive up and through the middle.