I raced stock cars for over a quarter century. I started at the bottom and worked my way all the way up to ASA. They ONLY time I ever got hurt bad enough to go to the hospital, was in a figure 8 car. Those guys are nuts.
@BigRedJonson16 жыл бұрын
I saw my first Figure 8 race at Sunshine Speedway, St. Petersburg FL in 1970, and I was hooked. Have also seen Figure 8 races at Golden Gate Speedway, Tampa FL; Islip Speedway NY (all defunct); Citrus County Speedway, Inverness, FL; Riverhead Raceway NY; and others. This is absolutely the most exciting Figure 8 action I have ever seen! The criss-crossing at the "X" is UNBELIEVABLE! I have GOT to make it to a World Figure 8 Championship 3 Hour Enduro- "The Most Spectacular Race On Earth"! :^)
@BigRedJonson
6 жыл бұрын
10 years after watching this video and posting my original comments, I am finally going to attend a World Figure 8 Championship 3-hour Enduro - September 8, 2018. I've got my tickets, hotel reservations, and will make the trip from Long Island, NY. I have this video to thank for helping me discover Outlaw Figure 8 racing and the 3-hour World Championship, the greatest spectacle on the planet. Thanks for posting :^)
@normanapplegate9678
3 жыл бұрын
From indy, started being a crew chief in 1977. Still attend to this day . Addicting ain't it !!!
@bclapperton11 жыл бұрын
I'm from ny, and out here we have a class of dirt modifieds that run the "sail panels". The reason for them is to direct more air over the spoiler to give them more downforce. Also, on a dirt modified, they tighten them up through the corners, but I'm not sure they would have much effect, if any, on a tiny asphalt track like this.
@DDS02911 жыл бұрын
The big side panels are also for side-bite diving into the corner. Helps keep the car from getting loose. To get the car to "lean against" the air. Sprint cars stagger their side panels to get more surface area to "hit" the air since they are only allowed their side panels to be so big.
@uncanedo16 жыл бұрын
That is bad ass, didnt know they still had F-8 racing like that.......good stuff
@MaxKoschuh8 жыл бұрын
Figure 8 rules.... haha, lange nicht mehr so gelacht.
@mikegreig64929 жыл бұрын
I'm the crew chiefs son of Doug Greig 33 its pretty normal I remember when I was 3 seeing that race I thought this sprint cars in the back of the line up where cool I go most of the time but my dad gave up but he works on them sometimes so he kinda did not give up
@DDS02911 жыл бұрын
When we came down from Mich. to run the 3-hour race in the late 80's, I jumped into a friends car to run some laps during practice. I never ran F-8 before. Five laps and I had my fill. I may be a lot of things but an F-8 driver, I AM NOT!
@TokioHotel334216 жыл бұрын
Well what I mean is look at them during the normal season. 12 inch wheels The motors are a foot back the list goes on and on. I'm not saying they didn't during this race (although I don't see how they couldn't)
@TokioHotel334216 жыл бұрын
Doug Definatley didn't cheat in Modifids but once he got in the lead it was the Doug Greig Show unless he wrecked/was wrecked. That is why there are no more Friday nigt Modifides.
@Eskil66615 жыл бұрын
... Damn! This makes me wanna drink beer...
@FormulaFox11 жыл бұрын
New York dirt modified, aero beyond just a spoiler., Type of Big Block Modified I've yet to see? (we run "common" dirt modifieds where I live) I actually learned about this matter since posting my original comment - when I initially posted I was unaware of the NASCAR Modified-style lexan spoiler. It's not the most visible thing in a video like this - I was under the assumption the sail panels were all there was. But even on a little track like this that would do a lot to improve grip.
@FormulaFox12 жыл бұрын
One thing I've never understood about these cars; What is the purpose of the clear plastic on the trunk area? Is it just for the number?
@bassbuggy10116 жыл бұрын
yeah but the track and cross over isnt as wide as the speedrome
@dmurphyi2814 жыл бұрын
I been trying to find a car like 1 of these to buy i wanna race out at speedrome but i have looked and looked for these kind of modified cars and no info just dirt cars any body know where they sale modified cars like this r best place to look ? thx for any info
@rednecklife-hm5ry12 жыл бұрын
i wish they would!
@futten323016 жыл бұрын
and i thought demo derby guys where crazy
@thewildwilsonshow15 жыл бұрын
congrats to this guy!!! gots to pay attention while driving here - my gosh how could you text or call anybody while doing this kind of driving?!
@eaads16 жыл бұрын
they need to run this race at anderson speedway lot faster track
@dmurphyi2814 жыл бұрын
I want to get into racing the figure 8 cars. But everywhere i look to buy a figure 8 car that looks like these cars you cant find them. Found lots of dirt cars but they just don't look good and found couple but it looks like if you get hit in the side your dead lol Anybody know where the best place to buy a Modified at in Indianapolis Indiana. Thanks for any info
@WrathChild-NZ13 жыл бұрын
goodness i thought fig8 races were demo derby cars not suped up performance cars! kinda a silly idea to wreck those things but man they went for ages without hitting eachother!
@50519714 жыл бұрын
@dmurphyi28 You need to start on oval first, this is so damn much harder then it looks like. If you have the money to buy a modified now is the time to do it. All you got to do is look up one of the drivers up that way, Tunney or someone will be able to point you in the right direction , people are sellin off cars this time of year. It's way too expensive and time consuming though. A good engine will set you back at least 10K, a really good one is 20K or more. Do roundy first for sure.
@sweendog9312 жыл бұрын
BALLS OF STEEL
@matthewszulik11 жыл бұрын
なんじゃぁこりゃぁ おもしろい！
@undertaker97craig12 жыл бұрын
My dad worked on Eddie Vanmeter's car before he went to prison
@RCR3712 жыл бұрын
At the 4:15 mark.....Really? Thought you were going to make that?
@FormulaFox12 жыл бұрын
I know more than a few things about downforce, and I don't see how those things are supposed to help. The sprint car style top wings some cars have, yes, but not the upright panels on the sides...
@BigRedJonson
6 жыл бұрын
The side panels are not for downforce, they help cornering and prevent the car from spinning. They work like the tail on an airplane to keep the car straight.
@FedeTheStunter15 жыл бұрын
OMG 0.o
@JoshBolden9112 жыл бұрын
Downforce. Supposed to hold the car better when they round a corner but I dont know if thats true or not..
@GODLIEK14 жыл бұрын
Omg.. Why don't they get a safety car out there ??!!! :P
@JoshBolden9112 жыл бұрын
Trust me, I dont understand it either, Im just going by what Ive been told before. I doubt its true.
@chugerkell123415 жыл бұрын
he did but then got taken out too bad i waned him to win go 666 car lmfao
@user-cv4cp5bq7f8 жыл бұрын
誰が考えたんだ、これｗっていうか、誰が一番速いのかわからんだろ、これｗ
@UdoLattek0211 жыл бұрын
'Murica
@rajanmangat199415 жыл бұрын
he lost, ah welll, he broke 2 ribs in the process
@yykkm78479 жыл бұрын
なんだこれｗｗｗｗｗｗｗ壊しにいく大会かよｗｗｗｗｗｗｗｗ
@undertaker97craig12 жыл бұрын
And the Rayburn chassis haven't raced out there since the early 2000's Jeff shacklford was the last person to race one out there and he sucks
@Tassieguru13 жыл бұрын
balls.
@NaMeLeSsJoKa15 жыл бұрын
Too bad he got clipped crossing the X.
@TokioHotel334216 жыл бұрын
He is not. I am his neice and I help him build his cars. I know everything that goes on in that race with that cars. The only reason you are saying that is because your guy didn't win the race. Wanna see some cheaters look at them Rayburn cars.
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I raced stock cars for over a quarter century. I started at the bottom and worked my way all the way up to ASA. They ONLY time I ever got hurt bad enough to go to the hospital, was in a figure 8 car. Those guys are nuts.
I saw my first Figure 8 race at Sunshine Speedway, St. Petersburg FL in 1970, and I was hooked. Have also seen Figure 8 races at Golden Gate Speedway, Tampa FL; Islip Speedway NY (all defunct); Citrus County Speedway, Inverness, FL; Riverhead Raceway NY; and others. This is absolutely the most exciting Figure 8 action I have ever seen! The criss-crossing at the "X" is UNBELIEVABLE! I have GOT to make it to a World Figure 8 Championship 3 Hour Enduro- "The Most Spectacular Race On Earth"! :^)
@BigRedJonson
6 жыл бұрын
10 years after watching this video and posting my original comments, I am finally going to attend a World Figure 8 Championship 3-hour Enduro - September 8, 2018. I've got my tickets, hotel reservations, and will make the trip from Long Island, NY. I have this video to thank for helping me discover Outlaw Figure 8 racing and the 3-hour World Championship, the greatest spectacle on the planet. Thanks for posting :^)
@normanapplegate9678
3 жыл бұрын
From indy, started being a crew chief in 1977. Still attend to this day . Addicting ain't it !!!
I'm from ny, and out here we have a class of dirt modifieds that run the "sail panels". The reason for them is to direct more air over the spoiler to give them more downforce. Also, on a dirt modified, they tighten them up through the corners, but I'm not sure they would have much effect, if any, on a tiny asphalt track like this.
The big side panels are also for side-bite diving into the corner. Helps keep the car from getting loose. To get the car to "lean against" the air. Sprint cars stagger their side panels to get more surface area to "hit" the air since they are only allowed their side panels to be so big.
That is bad ass, didnt know they still had F-8 racing like that.......good stuff
Figure 8 rules.... haha, lange nicht mehr so gelacht.
I'm the crew chiefs son of Doug Greig 33 its pretty normal I remember when I was 3 seeing that race I thought this sprint cars in the back of the line up where cool I go most of the time but my dad gave up but he works on them sometimes so he kinda did not give up
When we came down from Mich. to run the 3-hour race in the late 80's, I jumped into a friends car to run some laps during practice. I never ran F-8 before. Five laps and I had my fill. I may be a lot of things but an F-8 driver, I AM NOT!
Well what I mean is look at them during the normal season. 12 inch wheels The motors are a foot back the list goes on and on. I'm not saying they didn't during this race (although I don't see how they couldn't)
Doug Definatley didn't cheat in Modifids but once he got in the lead it was the Doug Greig Show unless he wrecked/was wrecked. That is why there are no more Friday nigt Modifides.
... Damn! This makes me wanna drink beer...
New York dirt modified, aero beyond just a spoiler., Type of Big Block Modified I've yet to see? (we run "common" dirt modifieds where I live) I actually learned about this matter since posting my original comment - when I initially posted I was unaware of the NASCAR Modified-style lexan spoiler. It's not the most visible thing in a video like this - I was under the assumption the sail panels were all there was. But even on a little track like this that would do a lot to improve grip.
One thing I've never understood about these cars; What is the purpose of the clear plastic on the trunk area? Is it just for the number?
yeah but the track and cross over isnt as wide as the speedrome
I been trying to find a car like 1 of these to buy i wanna race out at speedrome but i have looked and looked for these kind of modified cars and no info just dirt cars any body know where they sale modified cars like this r best place to look ? thx for any info
i wish they would!
and i thought demo derby guys where crazy
congrats to this guy!!! gots to pay attention while driving here - my gosh how could you text or call anybody while doing this kind of driving?!
they need to run this race at anderson speedway lot faster track
I want to get into racing the figure 8 cars. But everywhere i look to buy a figure 8 car that looks like these cars you cant find them. Found lots of dirt cars but they just don't look good and found couple but it looks like if you get hit in the side your dead lol Anybody know where the best place to buy a Modified at in Indianapolis Indiana. Thanks for any info
goodness i thought fig8 races were demo derby cars not suped up performance cars! kinda a silly idea to wreck those things but man they went for ages without hitting eachother!
@dmurphyi28 You need to start on oval first, this is so damn much harder then it looks like. If you have the money to buy a modified now is the time to do it. All you got to do is look up one of the drivers up that way, Tunney or someone will be able to point you in the right direction , people are sellin off cars this time of year. It's way too expensive and time consuming though. A good engine will set you back at least 10K, a really good one is 20K or more. Do roundy first for sure.
BALLS OF STEEL
なんじゃぁこりゃぁ おもしろい！
My dad worked on Eddie Vanmeter's car before he went to prison
At the 4:15 mark.....Really? Thought you were going to make that?
I know more than a few things about downforce, and I don't see how those things are supposed to help. The sprint car style top wings some cars have, yes, but not the upright panels on the sides...
@BigRedJonson
6 жыл бұрын
The side panels are not for downforce, they help cornering and prevent the car from spinning. They work like the tail on an airplane to keep the car straight.
OMG 0.o
Downforce. Supposed to hold the car better when they round a corner but I dont know if thats true or not..
Omg.. Why don't they get a safety car out there ??!!! :P
Trust me, I dont understand it either, Im just going by what Ive been told before. I doubt its true.
he did but then got taken out too bad i waned him to win go 666 car lmfao
誰が考えたんだ、これｗっていうか、誰が一番速いのかわからんだろ、これｗ
'Murica
he lost, ah welll, he broke 2 ribs in the process
なんだこれｗｗｗｗｗｗｗ壊しにいく大会かよｗｗｗｗｗｗｗｗ
And the Rayburn chassis haven't raced out there since the early 2000's Jeff shacklford was the last person to race one out there and he sucks
balls.
Too bad he got clipped crossing the X.
He is not. I am his neice and I help him build his cars. I know everything that goes on in that race with that cars. The only reason you are saying that is because your guy didn't win the race. Wanna see some cheaters look at them Rayburn cars.