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Forum: Racing 02-18-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 10,051
Posted By Rapid One
Give it a try Babalooie...

Give it a try Babalooie...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 02-06-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 33,722
Posted By Rapid One
Late 60s Honda CB450 bought new, Total POS, carbs...

Late 60s Honda CB450 bought new, Total POS, carbs wouldn't stay balanced, the wiring harness was full of shorts almost immediately and it would death wobble at the slightest provocation.
I...
Forum: Racing 12-04-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 10,051
Posted By Rapid One
Comparing the flat 1 mile oval at Springfield to...

Comparing the flat 1 mile oval at Springfield to the high banked 1/2 mile at Eldora is like that apples and oranges thing. Springfield is designed as a horse track, Eldora as a car track.
Forum: Racing 12-03-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 10,051
Posted By Rapid One
I see that the NASCAR Camping World Truck series...

I see that the NASCAR Camping World Truck series has added a race at Eldora Speedway for 2013. It will be run on Wednesday night during Indy NASCAR week.

Hmmmmmm, 1/2 mile high banked clay oval....
Forum: Road warriors 11-23-2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 11,361
Posted By Rapid One
While I'm relatively sure that some are welded I...

While I'm relatively sure that some are welded I know for a fact that many are not. One of the services that my business offers is the rebuilding of "pressed together" crank assemblies.
A properly...
Forum: Racing 11-01-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 23,336
Posted By Rapid One
A quick note to Dago and some of the others that...

A quick note to Dago and some of the others that were bashing Bob Jenkins and his racing commentary. His wife of over 40 years passed away a few days ago. The battle for his wife's life undoubtedly...
Forum: Racing 09-20-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 23,336
Posted By Rapid One
Heartless isn't wide of the mark as far as Dago's...

Heartless isn't wide of the mark as far as Dago's comment after being informed about the situation. As far as mispronouncing names I can tell you stories about being thrown into a broadcast booth...
Forum: Racing 09-20-2012, 12:52 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 23,336
Posted By Rapid One
I've got an idea Dago, go hump yourself. Did you...

I've got an idea Dago, go hump yourself. Did you bother to read any of the points that I made. You guys are heartless and ill informed.
Forum: Racing 09-20-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 23,336
Posted By Rapid One
Bob Jenkins is stepping away from the microphone...

Bob Jenkins is stepping away from the microphone at the end of this season, his wife is in very poor condition with cancer and he is going to care for her full time. He may be a bit distracted due to...
Forum: Racing 08-24-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,947
Posted By Rapid One
Where did you get this information? The...

Where did you get this information? The Offenhauser engine was an American design collaboration between Fred Offenhauser and Harry Miller who was his employer.
The engine was dual overhead cam and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-10-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,451
Posted By Rapid One
Isn't "almost killed" sort of like "almost...

Isn't "almost killed" sort of like "almost pregnant"?
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 08-10-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 21,057
Views: 4,514,633
Posted By Rapid One
No argument on the HANS device, but how would a...

No argument on the HANS device, but how would a full face helmet have helped in the Dale Sr. incident?
Forum: Racing 08-04-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 669
Views: 47,180
Posted By Rapid One
There's the winning answer.

There's the winning answer.
Forum: Racing 08-02-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 669
Views: 47,180
Posted By Rapid One
And what did she do wrong, she got into Sorenson...

And what did she do wrong, she got into Sorenson (Looked like he may have pedaled it) and she made the correct evasive move, then Sorenson over corrected and went back up the track and there was no...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-16-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 19,617
Posted By Rapid One
really??

really??
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-13-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 391
Views: 29,450
Posted By Rapid One
Finally, a quote that gets it! True that,

Finally, a quote that gets it! True that,
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-09-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 19,617
Posted By Rapid One
Actually you are off base here, I wasn't...

Actually you are off base here, I wasn't criticizing but merely pointing out the self righteous attitude and rediculous posturing going on here.

The difference is I am not about to delude myself...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-06-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 12,151
Posted By Rapid One
Ask Christopher Reeve's widow how it is possible.

Ask Christopher Reeve's widow how it is possible.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-06-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 12,151
Posted By Rapid One
He didn't say the horse was 8 feet tall, he said...

He didn't say the horse was 8 feet tall, he said the riders head was 8 feet from the ground!! That's close if not a little on the short side.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 07-01-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 336
Views: 19,617
Posted By Rapid One
Actually you are wrong once again. I was making...

Actually you are wrong once again. I was making fun of some of the guys on this forum that are clucking like a bunch of old ladies, very pathetic.
I'll happily follow my own path and own advice...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-30-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 19,617
Posted By Rapid One
First of all, Yes that's my advice, try minding...

First of all, Yes that's my advice, try minding your own business has always worked for me.
As far as how did it take with my kids, pretty good I would reckon, they grew up focused, intelligent and...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-30-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 336
Views: 19,617
Posted By Rapid One
I don't post much on this forum but this thread...

I don't post much on this forum but this thread like many others makes me want to give some of you folks the same advice I gave to my kids. Spend more time worrying about yourself and less time...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-27-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 16,736
Posted By Rapid One
Wait a minute, if the resistance when turning an...

Wait a minute, if the resistance when turning an engine over by hand is the valve springs (BS) then a 2 stroke should just whiz over when turned by hand with hardly any resistance at all. Uhhhhhh, I...
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 06-12-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 21,057
Views: 4,514,633
Posted By Rapid One
Actually it WAS from a movie, Mel Brooks; History...

Actually it WAS from a movie, Mel Brooks; History of the World Part II.
Forum: The perfect line and other riding myths 05-17-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 1,907
Views: 191,791
Posted By Rapid One
Great response and SO TRUE!! It might be a...

Great response and SO TRUE!!

It might be a surprise to many of the technophiles on this site to find out that the good old fashioned American hot rod culture is not only alive and well but...
Forum: Racing 10-05-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 1,518
Views: 110,199
Posted By Rapid One
Damn man, NASCAR cars haven't been stock since...

Damn man, NASCAR cars haven't been stock since the 50s, In the 60s they were tube frame, ground up built race cars with more or less stock looking bodies on them. (Remember I said more or less!!
Forum: Racing 07-23-2011, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1,518
Views: 110,199
Posted By Rapid One
Don't beat up shrineclown too badly, he is right...

Don't beat up shrineclown too badly, he is right on the money with this statement. This is for roadracing only however, oval racing looks at it a bit differently.
I'm a semi-retired professional...
Forum: Racing 06-09-2011, 07:46 AM
Replies: 464
Views: 35,831
Posted By Rapid One
Senna was 18 at the time.

Senna was 18 at the time.
Forum: Racing 06-09-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 464
Views: 35,831
Posted By Rapid One
IKF had nothing to do with it, Lake Speed won the...

IKF had nothing to do with it, Lake Speed won the only recognized world championship, ie; Sanctioned by the FIA known as the CIK World Championship. The race was held at LeMans.
I don't know how...
Forum: Racing 06-09-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 464
Views: 35,831
Posted By Rapid One
LAKE SPEED in '78, Do I win the prize? The...

LAKE SPEED in '78, Do I win the prize?

The Rapid One
Forum: Racing 05-16-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1,518
Views: 110,199
Posted By Rapid One
I really don't get the Danica hate thing. Just...

I really don't get the Danica hate thing. Just look at Indy, in 6 starts she has;

5 Top 10s
2 Top 5s
1 DNF

She has consistently outperformed any team mate that she has had.

How many...
Forum: Racing 04-09-2011, 07:42 AM
Replies: 2,377
Views: 154,734
Posted By Rapid One
I don't get this comment, I can guarantee that if...

I don't get this comment, I can guarantee that if you for example lose your brakes you will still keep pressing the brake pedal, same goes for steering. Take it from someone who knows.
Forum: Racing 02-21-2011, 12:34 PM
Replies: 464
Views: 35,831
Posted By Rapid One
That merely proves that you have no idea what...

That merely proves that you have no idea what it's about. Try it some time and make sure that there are over 40 of your friends and enemies on the track with you at the same time. Oh yeah and make...
Forum: Racing 06-08-2010, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1,518
Views: 110,199
Posted By Rapid One
Two quick points, How are you blaming USAC, they...

Two quick points, How are you blaming USAC, they haven't been involved with Indy Car in a very long time.

I also after a phone call I just received found out that when Tony George was shown the...
Forum: Racing 06-07-2010, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 100,401
Posted By Rapid One
If you care for an opinion from a retired...

If you care for an opinion from a retired professional road racing driver, Vettel threw the "CHOP" at Weber and paid the price. No question in my mind at all.
Forum: Racing 06-07-2010, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1,518
Views: 110,199
Posted By Rapid One
I usually find myself defending the IRL but the...

I usually find myself defending the IRL but the safety crew's response to Simona DeSyvestra's fiery crash was inexcusable.
It looked like the 3 stooges running around and jumping while Simona...
Forum: Racing 06-02-2010, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1,518
Views: 110,199
Posted By Rapid One
And Danica has the best average finish in the...

And Danica has the best average finish in the Indy 500 over the last 6 years of anybody. Five top tens out of six starts.
Forum: Racing 05-31-2010, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,518
Views: 110,199
Posted By Rapid One
Actually Dan is one of the nicest and most...

Actually Dan is one of the nicest and most approachable guys in Indy Car racing.

Interestingly, after reading some of the remarks here Sarah Fisher is one of the least approachable of any Indy...
Forum: Racing 04-23-2010, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1,518
Views: 110,199
Posted By Rapid One
Weird, I thought Long Beach was the worst race so...

Weird, I thought Long Beach was the worst race so far this year, and I'm an IRL supporter. And what overtaking, the only pass I saw was Danica slipping by Simona DeSilvestra.
Forum: Racing 03-14-2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 13,470
Posted By Rapid One
Sorry, not even close. Not even close.

Sorry, not even close. Not even close.
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