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They black flagged Petty in his hemi NASCAR? (vs new cars)? #3069755 08/20/22 12:29 AM 08/20/22 12:29 AM
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Re: They black flagged Petty in his hemi NASCAR? (vs new cars)? [Re: Dart 500] #3069859 08/20/22 12:26 PM 08/20/22 12:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,723 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,723 A collage of whims	Yeah, some years back; he was leading the field on a parade lap, and just stayed out there, circling the track. It was great, and obvious he was going to stay on track as long as he could.

Re: They black flagged Petty in his hemi NASCAR? (vs new cars)? [Re: topside] #3070070 08/21/22 07:27 AM 08/21/22 07:27 AM
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T2R9 master Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,754 Conway, SC	I was at that race. He was really enjoying himself!

Re: They black flagged Petty in his hemi NASCAR? (vs new cars)? [Re: T2R9] #3070080 08/21/22 08:08 AM 08/21/22 08:08 AM
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ruderunner master R Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 5,748 ohio	I've wondered if old school Nascar stuff could be competitive with some updating. Nothing major, just a thorough blueprinting of the chassis (especiallytires andshocks), better ignition, modern roller cam and lightweight valve train. Maybe some minor aero tweaks. Angry white pureblood male

Re: They black flagged Petty in his hemi NASCAR? (vs new cars)? [Re: ruderunner] #3070132 08/21/22 12:02 PM 08/21/22 12:02 PM
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Moparite super stock M Joined: Jan 2021 Posts: 969 rust belt	Nascar was destroyed by all the rules put in place in the early 70's after a Dodge Daytona broke the speed record witch it held for 12 years. https://www.hemmings.com/stories/20...-daytona-takes-automotive-heritage-award

Re: They black flagged Petty in his hemi NASCAR? (vs new cars)? [Re: Moparite] #3070216 08/21/22 05:08 PM 08/21/22 05:08 PM
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ruderunner master R Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 5,748 ohio	12 years? I thought it was closer to 20 before Elliott broke the record. Angry white pureblood male

Re: They black flagged Petty in his hemi NASCAR? (vs new cars)? [Re: ruderunner] #3070329 08/21/22 11:00 PM 08/21/22 11:00 PM
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poorboy I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,524 Freeport IL USA	How many of the current drivers could even drive the old cars? I remember several years ago when Dale Jr took one of his old man's cars for a few laps, and commented on how he couldn't believe how badly it drove and handled compared to the modern stuff. If I remember right, he stated how sore his arms were fighting with the car for those few laps, and that was still back when he was still driving. The kids they call "drivers" today would never make it 500 miles in the old cars. Different cars, different drivers, different drive trains, and a different time. Its probably better if we just keep wondering.

Re: They black flagged Petty in his hemi NASCAR? (vs new cars)? [Re: poorboy] #3070510 08/22/22 04:24 PM 08/22/22 04:24 PM
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moparx "Butt Crack Bob" Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,305 north of coder	today just ain't the same as it was when i grew up, in so MANY different ways.

Re: They black flagged Petty in his hemi NASCAR? (vs new cars)? [Re: moparx] #3087545 10/19/22 05:40 PM 10/19/22 05:40 PM
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JD340 master Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,547 stratford,ontario,canada	I was REALLY waiting for him to drop the hammer and fly by the pace car! Nothing to see here. Carry on.

Re: They black flagged Petty in his hemi NASCAR? (vs new cars)? [Re: JD340] #3087594 10/19/22 08:10 PM 10/19/22 08:10 PM
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DynoDave master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,704 MICHIGAN	Very cool footage, particularly the overhead shots. Yeah, I'd have opened her up a little! DynoDave Walter P. Chrysler Club - Great Lakes Region Member # 12304 1970 Plymouth Duster 1972 Dodge Charger Rallye https://wichargerguy.proboards.com/ 1977 Chrysler Cordoba

Re: They black flagged Petty in his hemi NASCAR? (vs new cars)? [Re: DynoDave] #3097397 11/26/22 09:59 PM 11/26/22 09:59 PM
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Andyvh1959 enthusiast Joined: Nov 2022 Posts: 201 Green Bay	Very very cool. Maybe NASCAR should have a 60s/70s vintage series. Old body styles with new chassis underneath. Imagine seeing a Belvidere, or a Ford 500 or Galaxy, a Torino, a Pontiac Tempest, an Olds or Buick. I would love to see tribute cars like Coo Coo Marlin, Fred Lorensen, Wendell Scott, Richard Petty, Cotton Owens and others, their name in big letters above the side windows. My 56 C3-B8 Dakota build

Re: They black flagged Petty in his hemi NASCAR? (vs new cars)? [Re: Dart 500] #3097495 11/27/22 11:35 AM 11/27/22 11:35 AM
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Rhinodart Rhinotruck Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,507 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy	Isn't it amazing how small that car looks compared to the modern cars! And one thing is for sure, it NEVER looked that good when it was new... The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it. JB Rhinehart, Realist A-Body's RULE!

Re: They black flagged Petty in his hemi NASCAR? (vs new cars)? [Re: Andyvh1959] #3097625 11/27/22 08:14 PM 11/27/22 08:14 PM
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poorboy I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,524 Freeport IL USA	Originally Posted by Andyvh1959 Very very cool. Maybe NASCAR should have a 60s/70s vintage series. Old body styles with new chassis underneath. Imagine seeing a Belvidere, or a Ford 500 or Galaxy, a Torino, a Pontiac Tempest, an Olds or Buick. I would love to see tribute cars like Coo Coo Marlin, Fred Lorensen, Wendell Scott, Richard Petty, Cotton Owens and others, their name in big letters above the side windows. It might look cool, but I have to wonder if by the time you got done stretching the old bodies to fit over the modern chassis if the old cars would still look as cool. These modern NASCAR cars are huge compared to the stuff from the 60s.

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