The track is just a half-mile, but the extreme banking in the corners (now 28 degrees after resurfacing) allows the cars to carry a huge amount of speed around the track. The G-forces holds the cars down. It's wild! Add to that tempers flare at the rough track and it's a mix for some great action.
The late Dale Earnhardt got into a few scrapes with Terry Labonte here over the years. In 1995 (skip to 5:00 mark):
and again in 1999 (skip to 1:40 mark):
Wow.
Even if you hate NASCAR, you may want to check tonight out, I think it will be worth it.
Have a good night.
Not a huge NASCAR guy, but may have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteBe safe this evening!
Hey Jake, yeah this is one to watch even if not a fan. Take care!
ReplyDeleteGYSC,
ReplyDeleteI just started a running blog re: the hurricane at my site. i thought you might like to checck it out.
BTW,,,I've missed you guys. Been busy...
C-T will take a looky loo. Glad to see you too!
ReplyDeleteThe overhype on this hurricane is a joke. First it was a category 3, then a 2, then a 1. It's basically nothing more than a big tropical storm by now, just I predicted.
ReplyDeletePeople don't understand meteorology. Wind patterns follow water currents. The warmer the water, the more intense the wind. The colder the water, the less intense the wind. The waters of the Atlantic off the east coast are cold. So naturally the storm would lose strength as it moved up the coast and encountered land.
Will there be damage? Sure, as with every other major storm, but it won't be catastrophic.
I've been through a category 4 hurricane. Irene is a pussy fart.
Hey Jake, yeah this is one to watch even if not a fan. Take care!
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