Posted on 06/10/2015 8:44:47 PM PDT by ican'tbelieveit
AAWWW Darn it;)
I’ll bet when not in front of a camera Kurt has a BIG ‘OL GRIN on His face...
NASCAR considering track-specific aero packages? UPDATE: NASCAR Vice President and Chief Racing Development Officer Steve O'Donnell has revealed an interesting new angle in the ongoing discussion about the 2016 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series aerodynamic package. In an interview at the American Speedfest event at Brands Hatch, which hosted rounds five and six of the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series on June 6th & 7th, O'Donnell told Downforce Radio that NASCAR is considering track-specific aero packages for 2016, and possibly earlier. He said: "I think you'll look at a little bit more of a set race package, so instead of looking at a 2016 package, you'll look at it more in terms of putting some packages around certain tracks - not to have it be 36 individual packages, but potentially look at some lower downforce at some (tracks), look at superspeedway packages, kind of cater it to certain tracks." Fans of the Sprint Cup Series may not have to wait until 2016 for aero changes, as O'Donnell revealed: "You're going to see us probably make some moves as early as this year, so some exciting things are going on as we head into the second half of the series". O'Donnell admitted it can be difficult to take all opinions on board. "You've got a lot of stakeholders to balance; first and foremost the fans, the owners, the tracks, the OEMs, but ultimately we've got to make a decision and stand by that. We try and get as much input as we can, but we've got to make a call that we believe is going to grow the sport in its entirety, and that's our job - not always easy, but we try and make the right decisions to let us all grow in the future."(Downforce)(6-11-2015)
UPDATE: NASCAR had a teleconference with Sprint Cup teams earlier this week to discuss a lower downforce aero package which could possibly debut as soon as at Kentucky Speedway on July 11th. Teams would have an open test date on Thursday July 11 to shake down the cars. Several sources told motorsport.com that the revised package was tested by the #48 Hendrick Motorsports team and Jimmie Johnson during the Darlington Speedway test on Wednesday. The new configuration would likely include a 3.5-inch spoiler (down from six inches), and 25-inch radiator pan (down from 38 inches) and a shorter splitter. It's the same package that was expected to be run during the All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May but the idea was scrapped. NASCAR spokesperson Kerry Tharp told Motorsport.com, "NASCAR's commitment includes putting the best racing on the track. All options remain viable at this time."(Motorsport)(6-12-2015)
Ford Returning to Le Mans with Chip Ganassi Racing: Ford announced it is returning to one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world with its new Ford GT race car, based on the all-new ultra-high-performance supercar that goes on sale next year. The Ford GT race car will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans - referred to by many as the Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency - starting next year. Ford GT will compete in the Le Mans GT Endurance class for professional teams and drivers (LM GTE Pro). The new race car is based on the all-new Ford GT supercar unveiled in January. Both the production car and race car will arrive in 2016 to mark the 50th anniversary of Ford GT race cars placing 1-2-3 at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ford went on to repeat its victory at Le Mans in 1967, 1968 and 1969. The new Ford GT race car will run the full 2016 schedules of the FIA World Endurance Championship and TUDOR United SportsCar Championship, making its competition debut in January 2016 in the Rolex 24 At Daytona, Florida. The two Ford teams will be operated by Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS). Both series teams intend to compete with a four-car effort at Le Mans. Drivers will be announced later. Joining Ford in this project are Multimatic Motorsports, Roush Yates Engines, Castrol, Michelin, Forza Motorsport, Sparco, Brembo and CGRFS.(Ford)(6-12-2015)
Id so love to see a Nascar type league come up and kinda be like the MMA and let just about anything goes to hell with restrictor plates and all those things to make it more fair and let them boys RACE!!!
I feel your sincerity all the way out here in Orreeegun.
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Also We have the 
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June 13-14 2015 (this Weekend on FS1 or Live via the link on the Website)
And as long as I'm off the Deep End...
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(I think it would be more interesting if they left the Blades on;)
OOOHHH!!! I'll have to see if I can talk Mama into this:
The STA-BIL 360° Performance Nationals at Charlotte Motor Speedway
7th Annual Induction Ceremonies of the National Lawn Mower Racing Hall of Fame & Museum of America
September 26 & 27 – Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina
That DEEP Huh?
The FR Inglourious Basterds Racing League?
The FIBRT !!!!@
FridayFri 50% Precip. / 0 inThunderstorms likely early. Lows overnight in the upper 50s.
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If nothing else I see a new FRFL Team Name for next Season!
Be Careful.
w00t!!! have a drink on me...
Three already credited.
Just looked at the terminal area forcast for Reynolds Field...ain’t looking too good.
way to go SgtBob!!!
....and another...
The 24 Housr of Le Mans is on. Streaming live on FosSports.com/Corvette. You cal watch the #54 Corvette in car feed or click on the “Overnight” feed for live coverage. Mark Webber in the leading Porsche 919 got a 1 minute penalty for passing under yellow so Audi is back into the lead.
THANK YOU!!!
There has been some coverage on Fox Sports 1 & 2 and they seem to take down the internet feed when they do.
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