| Msg ID: 2758762 | Wall Wednesdays Day Late Edition |
| Author:kjeyres
1/12/2023 8:49:42 AM |
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| Msg ID: 2758792 | Dirt Tire? |
| Author:Pee Wee Fan
1/12/2023 3:57:31 PM Reply to: 2758762 |
Kevin- Great photos. Love those pancake modifieds! Is Gil Hearne using a dirt tire as his "pony wheel" as shown in photos 3 and 4? Scott Ely |
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| Msg ID: 2758819 | Dirt Tire? |
| Author:kjeyres
1/13/2023 8:35:55 AM Reply to: 2758792 |
In the 70's it was common to run a treaded pony wheel/tire, not sure if it was a "dirt" tire though. One thing that has always bothered me in racing was how drivers always give up the left front like it's not even there, especially on dirt today. Asphalt, every inch of rubber on the track helps and guys always talk about left rear, right rear and right front and don't care what the left front does. I was always concerned to keep as much grip with the left front because it is the hardest corner to work with and if that is working generally the rest is working. |
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| Msg ID: 2758930 | Dirt Tire? |
| Author:Pee Wee Fan
1/14/2023 2:15:50 PM Reply to: 2758819 |
Kevin- Thanks for the reply regarding my "dirt tire" question. Proves I learn something new every day. Think I'll stop referring to you as "Mr." (Kevin Eyres) and change it to "Professor". Scott Ely P.S. At Windsor back in the mid 60s, I can remember a lot guys running a snow tire on the left front because they thought it helped with handling. Thats high tech stuff right there. |
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| Msg ID: 2759234 | Dirt Tire? |
| Author:wallneewvet
1/17/2023 2:50:16 PM Reply to: 2758792 |
Thanks , kev !! great shots thru the fence !! always a great contribution to rhe board !! blessings !! bill |
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