[lansingsportsrage.com]

For you folks who don't visit the MSTRC board, I'm cross posting this..

This is from a crash in 1968 at Talledaga... these cars are going 150mph on tires which are only 4" wide and are basically the exact same cars where were being driven on the road.

Lack of radio communication means the drivers don't know the crash has happen, so car after car slams into the pile.. guys getting out of their cars while more cars pile into the wreck.

Notice after the big crash, the drivers are wearing jeans.. have street shoes on. Short sleeve shirts !!

Pay real close attention to the gas spilling onto the track (no fuel cells in those babies) and the interior shot of the car with the factory dash in place and lap belts the only thing keeping the driver in the car.

Its amazing footage displaying how fearless old time NASCAR drivers were.

EDIT : The embedded code isn't working, here is a link direct to the website with the video.

http://ebaumsworld.com/2007/01/classic-nascar-crash.html

[Mopar93]

[lansingsportsrage.com]

That wasn't my words, but the words from the other website.. perhaps after viewing the video you can tell us where and when ?

I think I saw a #93 Dodge in that wreck someplace..

[tricknology]

Kentucky Speedway $10,000 to win street stocks


http://www.mstrc.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=10087&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0


This was taken from the Kentucky Speedway website. The race is scheduled for june 2, 2007.

www.kentuckyspeedway.com

The speedway also will play host to the first "Frank Kimmel Enduro Invitational" Saturday, June 2. Kentucky Speedway's first foray into grassroots racing will be promoted through a joint partnership between the soon-to-be eight-time ARCA RE/MAX Series champion and the speedway. As many as 300 drivers are expected to battle for a $10,000 first-place prize in the first-of-its-kind, 100-lap, 150-mile event created to give local racers the opportunity to compete on one of racing's greatest stages. The field will be set by a blind draw and the race will include a mandatory pit stop on Lap 51. The $25,000 total purse is believed to be the country’s largest for a street stock event.

"Cars in this event will be street stock, sportsman or bomber models that date back to the 70s and will be driven by competitors representing local tracks from around the country. Twenty-five years ago, these were the type of cars that raced on the top tracks. I'm partnering with Kentucky Speedway to organize this race because many of these drivers would never have the opportunity to race on a track such as this otherwise. This is their opportunity to bring their home-built racecar to this track and drive. It will be quite a show," Kimmel said of his first promotional effort

[tricknology]

This race is co-sponcerd by Frank Kimmel and the info should be up soon on his web site www.Frankkimmel.com
The race is to be run on Memorial day weekend 2007
Some of the rules are,cast intake and exhaust. 500 Holly with choke horn.
no roller cams.roller rocker w/100lb wt pennaty
stock supension max ci.410 auto trans w/working converter
gear 2.75 & up,3.23 ect.
stock body with NO DOWN FORCE parts
base wt 3200lb 108 min wheel base
Hoosher Camance 8in
car must run a wickerbill to be monted on roof.this to be made by Kimmel as a spect part
race is 100 laps with man.pit stop on lap 51 and this is the only time gas can be added.22gal. cell max w/foam
will start up to 300 cars,with this being a 1 1/2 mile track there should be lots of room

[tricknology]

These rules are from Frank Kimmel's website.....

GENERAL RULES
1 Participant must be at least 1 8 years of age and possess a valid drivers license.
2 Car must be American made, 1960-1988. 108” minimum wheel base. Camaros and Firebirds will be allowed. Must retain stock rear leaf spring suspension. No Convertibles, Station Wagons,
or Pick-ups. All interior must be removed. All holes must be patched in firewalls and floor pads.
3 3200 lbs minimum weight with driver after race, 58% left side maximum. 3300lb min. if using after market racing rocker arms. Stud mounted only.
4 Automatic transmissions with stock OEM type working torque converter only. No lock ups. No oil coolers in drivers’ compartment.
5 Maximum 8” wide wheels, racing wheels only. 27.5 -8.0 -15 or 26.5 -8.0 -15 only. No AEI tires will be allowed to race. NO softener or tire treatment of any kind. Maximum 8" wide wheels,
racing wheels only. Hoosier Camanche 27.5 -8.0 -15 or 26.5.5 -8.0 -15 only.
6 Cars must retain stock OEM spec parts. ( A-frames, spindles, trailing arms, and steering components must remain stock for that make and model of car) Reinforced or after market axles
including a floater rear end will be allowed and highly recommended.
7 One steel non -adjustable shock per wheel.
8 Engines must be all cast iron. ( block, heads, intake, & exhaust manifolds) No angle plug heads allowed. No headers. (max. 410 cubic inches) Rocker arms must be stock configuration stamped
steel. Stud mounted roller rocker arms will be allowed. Must add 100lbs. No roller cams. Wet sumps only. An accusump or oil accumulator is strongly recommended.
9 Engine in stock location or the left front spark plug no further back than the ball joint center line.
10 One out of the box stock 4412 Holley two barrel only. Choke horn must remain, choke mechanism may be removed. One carburetor spacer maximum thickness with gaskets of 1 ¼ “.
11 Stock appearing steel bodies with stock components and locations. No after market bodies allowed. After market hoods, nose piece, and tail sections will be allowed but must retain stock
appearance. Cars must have a complete firewall and floor pans.
12 No spoiler, scoops, or ground effects either stock or after market will be allowed.
13 All body parts must be securely fastened.
14 No traction controlled devices of any kind will be allowed.
15 Radios will be permitted for use.
16 Electronic scoring will be used. Each team must supply an individual scorer. There will be a $100 deposit on the transponder. Your deposit will be refunded when the transponder is returned.
17 Numbers will be first come, first serve. No duplicate numbers. Numbers must be at least 24” high, 3” wide on both doors and roof of car. A 6” high number must appear on upper right hand
corner of windshield.
18 No entry refunds. Promoter has the right to reject any entry or car from competing. Rules are subject to change at officials’ discretions and weight penalties may be added for rule infractions.
19 Starting line up will be determined by blind draw.
20 Teams will be responsible for the cleaning of pit area. There will be a charge for leaving tires or parts behind.
SPECIAL RULES
1 Cars will be required to use an approved air deflector located on the roof of the car 10” back from the center of the windshield. Supplier of the deflector to be announced
2 A maximum gear ratio of 275
3 Race will be 100 laps in length (150 miles). We will be using yellow and red flags. Yellow laps will count. There will be a mandatory stop on lap 51. This will be the only time fuel may be
added to the car. Other adjustments, tire changes, etc. will be allowed. The field will be realigned at the current running order at this time for the restart

[tricknology]

http://www.porkracing.com/FrankKimmel/fkFlyer.pdf