Nascar question????????

[CrazyPete]

does anyone know the official tire size used in nextel cup? 

[Super Blue 72]

"15x9.5-in. steel/Goodyear Eagle Racing, 27.5x12-15, NASCAR-approved max. radial sidewall measurement of 13.2 in. at 60 psi."

Check out this site.  Hope this was helpful. 

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/motorsports/1269036.html?page=4

It's a funny comparison of a NASCAR Monte Carlo to a factory street car.  I love the horse power comparison:  780! vs 200hp! 

[Blackcuda]

 Nascar    boring except for the pit stops and the wrecks. They need a lot more road racing IMO.

[CrazyPete]

"15x9.5-in. steel/Goodyear Eagle Racing, 27.5x12-15, NASCAR-approved max. radial sidewall measurement of 13.2 in. at 60 psi."

Check out this site.  Hope this was helpful. 

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/motorsports/1269036.html?page=4

It's a funny comparison of a NASCAR Monte Carlo to a factory street car.  I love the horse power comparison:  780! vs 200hp! 

thx buddy just a question that was floating around work

[Super Blue 72]

 

[vinb]

Nascar    boring except for the pit stops and the wrecks. They need a lot more road racing IMO.

[Madmax440]

Nascar    boring except for the pit stops and the wrecks. They need a lot more road racing IMO.

Turn left, go fast, turn left, go fast. I think that they should make them take right hand turns one day. To sit there for a couple of hours and watch some guys drive around in a circle just ain't my thing.

[Super Blue 72]

  Nascar was more fun when it was "stock car racing".   

Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday!

[Carlwalski]

Nascar    boring except for the pit stops and the wrecks. They need a lot more road racing IMO.

Yupe, very boring indeed. They should just race circuits and perhaps the one off oval of Daytona 500. A lot more skill in driving circuit....that'd push the drivers to their limits. I'm sure some drivers play solitaire while driving.

We have a great V8 Supercar series down under. Ford vs Holden, all circuit racing. Big bad loud V8 cars going at it.....close racing, overtaking and heaps of crashes. Last season was decided at the final event.

Here's a little sneak preview:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vonWVEE4EAQ

 

Love my NHRA too! 

[Madmax440]

That does look exciting.

[torredcuda]

I heard with Toyota coming in and the Car or Tomorrow with that ricer looking wing on it coming mid year that they will be riding on 24" chromed wires and hydrolics! Donk Nascar!!   

[Carlwalski]

That does look exciting.

Here is the last lap of Bathurst 2006. Bathurst is the biggest race downunder.
It's the race. I guess it's like the Daytona 500 for you guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDSu3cU3C3o

[torredcuda]

Yupe, very boring indeed. They should just race circuits and perhaps the one off oval of Daytona 500. A lot more skill in driving circuit....that'd push the drivers to their limits. I'm sure some drivers play solitaire while driving.

We have a great V8 Supercar series down under. Ford vs Holden, all circuit racing. Big bad loud V8 cars going at it.....close racing, overtaking and heaps of crashes. Last season was decided at the final event.

Here's a little sneak preview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vonWVEE4EAQ 

it`s hard to find but I have caught those races a few times and they are fun to watch.the bits also have a similar sedan series.

Love my NHRA too! 

[Carlwalski]

Brits? Yeah, BMW's, Mecedes, Volvos, those cars can move to and great driving to watch.
Wouldn't speed channel show it for you guys? I think I've seen a once a year show about V8 Supercars on ESPN.

Sorry to the original poster for the hi-jack. We are still "Around" the topic.
I think you got your answer from the first reply. Win-win.

[daves70]

Nascar    boring except for the pit stops and the wrecks. They need a lot more road racing IMO.

NHRA is my bag. I think people watch nascar on the hi speed tracks to see the wrecks and if anybody get's hurt.