| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| last wk at talledega | 11/9/2009 | Katie |
Q: I have watched nascar for quite a few years now.Can someone please explain to me why jimmie j was ...
A: There are no rules against it. I agree that it's an incredibly annoying thing to see done, but it ...
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| Nascar old points | 10/26/2009 | Katie |
Q: Who would be winning the nascar point race if it was still under the old points system?
A: Currently (as of Martinsville), under the old points system, Tony Stewart would be leading the ...
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| Nascar team ownership | 10/22/2009 | Katie |
Q: I am in the middle of an argument with an Anti Nascar individual. He made the statement that Nascar ...
A: The limit for team owners is 4, not 2. So, no Jeff doesn't own the 48 to stay under the limit for ...
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| manufacturers | 10/21/2009 | Katie |
Q: how do they determine how many cars a manufacturer is allowed to race in the field of 43 (ie. ford, ...
A: Like I said before, that is between the teams and the manufacturers. Typically it stays fairly even, ...
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| New Motor | 10/19/2009 | Katie |
Q: What can you tell me about Fords new FR9 motor that will be introduced in a couple of weeks
A: I don't know a whole lot about it, I do know it will be a lot easier for the teams to build, and ...
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| original race poster | 10/12/2009 | Katie |
Q: I have been trying to find out what my poster is worth.It is the line up poster for the first The ...
A: I honestly don't know a way to gauge that kind of stuff. For the most part it depends on who you are ...
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| NASCAR... | 10/8/2009 | Katie |
Q: I am currently in the process of writing a book, and one of my characters has just resigned from the ...
A: There is no outline or regulations on what must be said when a driver resigns, but typically they ...
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| Goodyear race car tire | 9/1/2009 | Mike Carroll |
Q: I just recently bought a used race car tire and was told some information about it. I just want to ...
A: I will try and give you as much information as I can. The LF.1 means the tire was readied for the ...
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| 1963 Joe Weatherly pontiac | 8/20/2009 | Mike Carroll |
Q: Cannot find anywhere a color picture of Joe's championship car in 1963. Any ideas? Thanks
A: here ya go! check out the historical stock car forum at http://www.simracin40.proboards25.com here ...
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| safety | 8/17/2009 | Mike Carroll |
Q: This is more of a concern than a question. I attended the spring race in Talladega. My seat is ...
A: Lee, This question is something I do not know the answer to. I would assume the stand is designed ...
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| Finding info on Ralph L. | 8/3/2009 | Mike Carroll |
Q: I met a gentleman over the weekend named Ralph Lagino, Ligano, Ligaro? Not sure how he said his last ...
A: You are actually my first since joining this site. Sounds to me like you had a really great ...
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| lugnuts | 4/4/2009 | Coy Jordan |
Q: When a driver makes a pit stop and changes tires, what happens to the old lug nuts when the old ...
A: When the lugnuts are taken off, they usually fall to the ground and sit there until the end of the ...
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| cautions | 4/1/2009 | Coy Jordan |
Q: I thought during caution laps there was no passing. Yet as I watch I see cars passing and shuffling ...
A: The cautions are VERY hard to explain, and even the telecast announcers like Chris Myers, and Larry ...
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| air wrench | 3/31/2009 | Coy Jordan |
Q: Is there a rule that stops crew members from using an air wrench to take remove and tighten all 5 ...
A: I'm not too sure about what the rules are, because they only give the NASCAR rulebook to teams who ...
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| selectiing a pit | 3/29/2009 | Coy Jordan |
Q: Who gets to select their pit and in what order?
A: The drivers and their crews select what pit stall they want based on how they qualify. For example, ...
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| RE : Friday Hassler | 3/28/2009 | Stooge |
Q: Friday Hassler was one of the great independent Chevrolet driver/owners of the late 60's till his ...
A: Sorry, but as far as I could find there is no Friday Hassler memorial. Unfortunately, the ...
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| IGNITION SYSTEMS | 3/27/2009 | Coy Jordan |
Q: DO THE CARS HAVE A STARTER AND SOLENOID LIKE ON DOMESTIC VEHICLES AND HOW DOES IT WORK? I NOTICE ...
A: I do not know the specifics of the solenoid and engine package. I do know that one of the switches ...
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| DRIVERS | 3/27/2009 | Coy Jordan |
Q: IN THE LONGER RACES OR ANY RACE FOR THAT MATTER DO THE DRIVERS WEAR SOME SORT OF CATHETER? I KNOW ...
A: The longest race is usually no more than 5 hrs, the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. They ...
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| NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES | 3/22/2009 | Coy Jordan |
Q: ???WHAT IS THE QUARTERMILE E.T. ON A NASCAR SPRINT CUP STOCK CAR IF THEY WERE RUNNING A 4.11 GEAR ...
A: I don't know of any Sprint cup car that has tried a quarter mile before. But i don't think they ...
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| lug nuts | 3/22/2009 | Coy Jordan |
Q: hay man Dennis from va the boys and i at work were talking we use inpact guns alot on jobs we wanted ...
A: Hey Dennis, There are 5 lugnuts on a NASCAR Goodyear tire. They are nothing specially designed or ...
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| nascar race winnings | 3/9/2009 | Coy Jordan |
Q: Just, trying to get any info on how the money from race wins is distributed?who &how is it divied ...
A: Sorry it took so long, i've been busy keeping up with college. The money a driver wins is split up ...
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| Driver winnings | 3/9/2009 | Stooge |
Q: I noticed in the Atlanta race that Jeff Gordon won mors money than winner Kurt Busch, and other ...
A: In part from That's Racin': A lot of NASCAR drivers are eligible for various NASCAR awards programs ...
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| Name on Trophy | 3/2/2009 | Stooge |
Q: By the time a driver gets to the winners circle his name is on the trophy. How do they do that? Do ...
A: I have never seen the drivers name on the trophy right after the race, but then, in my years in ...
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| lug nuts on tires | 3/2/2009 | Stooge |
Q: Are the lug nuts built onto the rims ?
A: No, they are glued on using weather strip glue that remains flexible and pulls loose as the tire is ...
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| Number of cars per race | 2/24/2009 | Chris |
Q: Who decided that only 43 cars would compete per race and why?
A: I actually was asked the same question a week or two back, but no worries. NASCAR made it mandatory ...
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| urinating | 2/24/2009 | Stooge |
Q: My family and I are committed NASCAR fans,,, we rarely miss a race, and my Dad watches the truck ...
A: Ahh, the old "what do they do when they gotta pee?" question. I get this one about once a year. OK, ...
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| Dale Jr | 2/23/2009 | Chris |
Q: Will Dale jr. fire his cousin Tony jr. if he keeps haveing pit problems, or is that tandium together ...
A: Dale Jr probably should have another 10 wins or so, but Tony has made some bad calls over the years. ...
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| rules | 2/23/2009 | Chris |
Q: can a racer hit a car and NOT get disqualified?
A: It depends on what your definition of HIT is. If you mean when two cars are racing side by side and ...
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| fuel milage | 2/23/2009 | Chris |
Q: what is the fuel milage of a sprint cup car?
A: The fuel mileage of a Sprint Cup car is about 3-4 miles per gallon. However, under caution the ...
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| tires | 2/22/2009 | Chris |
Q: I know this question always come up.But why can Indy cars, motorcycles can change the type of tires ...
A: NASCAR used rain tires in 2007 at Mexico City in the Nationwide Series race. Previously I believe ...
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| rusty wallace | 2/20/2009 | Stooge |
Q: what to see the vale of 25 th anniversary diecast replica
A: Best way to see the value of a collectible is go to ebay, look up what you are wanting and watch the ...
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| Daytona 500, Matt Kenseth | 2/18/2009 | Stooge |
Q: Why do people hate this years Daytona 500, and why do they belittle Matt's win? It wasn't Matt's ...
A: I'm sorry but this is an "opinion" question that has no right or wrong answer. If you're going to ...
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| Race starts | 2/17/2009 | Stooge |
Q: Which race had the fewest cars start?
A: Well there were 7 different races that started 12 cars: Date; Site; Winner; Car Aug. 29, 1953; ...
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| Pit road order | 2/17/2009 | Chris |
Q: How is the pit road order determined?
A: The pit road order is determined by qualifying. The driver who qualifies first, gets to pick ...
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| tire pressure | 2/16/2009 | Stooge |
Q: Which direction in PSI do you go if your car is loose? I know the PSI will build on long runs and ...
A: Since one pound of air is approximately equal to 20 pounds of spring pressure raising tire pressure ...
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| Digger | 2/16/2009 | Chris |
Q: Was the person/persons acknowledged for suggesting the name "Digger"?
A: To be honest with you I know nothing about who thought up naming the ground cam mascot Digger. I ...
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| WINNINGS | 2/15/2009 | Chris |
Q: Do all drivers, besides the top 3, who make it through the final lap at the Daytona 500, receive ...
A: Yes, each and every driver receive a payout in every race. Earnings depend on finishing order and ...
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| Tires touching pit wall | 2/15/2009 | Stooge |
Q: Is it a pit rule that changed tires off of the race car must touch pit wall prior to car leaving pit ...
A: No this is not a rule. The tires must be cleared from the pit box so as not to obstruct any other ...
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| Sponsorship | 2/15/2009 | Stooge |
Q: How can the U.S. Army sponsor a car? Aren't they using millions of our tax dollars to sponsor Ryan ...
A: That's like asking how can the Army run a commercial on TV. It's advertising, meant to sell the Army ...
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| tire companies | 2/15/2009 | Chris |
Q: why is Goodyear the only tire company in nascar wouldnt it make it a little more competitive if you ...
A: I believe the only reason Goodyear is the only tire manufacture in NASCAR is because they make ...
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