I was just looking over the ISMA supermodified rule book and came across one I really like.
Numbers must not be made of reflective material.
It sure makes photographing them easier.
A Rule I Can Deal With
Started by KPotter, Aug 12 2012 12:00 AM
11 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 12 August 2012 - 12:00 AM
Why do I like racing ? Well the colors are bright and there is a lot of movement, so it holds my attention.
#2
Posted 12 August 2012 - 12:02 AM
TOO MANY RULES. THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO BE RADICAL, MAN!!!!! 
*Caps lock intended*
*Caps lock intended*
2012 Race Count - 8 Races, 7 Tracks, and 3 States
2011 Race Count - 53 Races, 23 Tracks, and 6 States
2010 Race Count - 50 Races, 6 Tracks, and 2 States
#3
Posted 12 August 2012 - 12:32 AM
ISMA will be at Sandusky,friday the 24th.
#4
Posted 12 August 2012 - 12:35 AM
They should define which reflective materials are banned, and be more specific about what they don't want to be reflected (light, I assume). Rule mongers.I was just looking over the ISMA supermodified rule book and came across one I really like.
Numbers must not be made of reflective material.
It sure makes photographing them easier.
If at first you don't succeed, then maybe you just suck.
#5
Posted 12 August 2012 - 01:09 AM
ISMA will be at Sandusky,friday the 24th.
If you go to that, prepare to stay overnight. I went to the Hy-Miler Nationals and I didn't get home until about 4:00 A.M.
2012 Race Count - 8 Races, 7 Tracks, and 3 States
2011 Race Count - 53 Races, 23 Tracks, and 6 States
2010 Race Count - 50 Races, 6 Tracks, and 2 States
#6
Posted 13 August 2012 - 07:50 AM
If you go to that, prepare to stay overnight. I went to the Hy-Miler Nationals and I didn't get home until about 4:00 A.M.
I was also at the Hy-Miler. It has become an annual thing with me. Friday ran very late, but then there was that 1 1/2 or more rain delay. Saturday wasn't as bad but really could have started earlier and avoided the long delay mid-show. All in all, I really enjoyed the races.
Back to the rulebook, I found it interesting that they said a car can be built for about $50k. Slightly more than a 410 sprint car engine. The use of cast iron big blocks helps. Yea they are radical, but not as radical as you might think. The engines are fairly restricted, there is a lot of power left in them.
Why do I like racing ? Well the colors are bright and there is a lot of movement, so it holds my attention.
#7
Posted 13 August 2012 - 10:03 AM
I was also at the Hy-Miler. It has become an annual thing with me. Friday ran very late, but then there was that 1 1/2 or more rain delay. Saturday wasn't as bad but really could have started earlier and avoided the long delay mid-show. All in all, I really enjoyed the races.
Back to the rulebook, I found it interesting that they said a car can be built for about $50k. Slightly more than a 410 sprint car engine. The use of cast iron big blocks helps. Yea they are radical, but not as radical as you might think. The engines are fairly restricted, there is a lot of power left in them.
It's getting to the point of how much quicker can they really go? I think it has been said that they can beat an IndyCar on a mile track and they will do 190MPH. That's absolutely INSANE for a short track car. I guess that's part of the fun though. They're an outlaw car and it's neat to see some of the ideas. One guy there had a supermodified with the engine on the right side and he had a 'body' on it to make it more aero.
2012 Race Count - 8 Races, 7 Tracks, and 3 States
2011 Race Count - 53 Races, 23 Tracks, and 6 States
2010 Race Count - 50 Races, 6 Tracks, and 2 States
#8
Posted 13 August 2012 - 10:13 AM
It's getting to the point of how much quicker can they really go? I think it has been said that they can beat an IndyCar on a mile track and they will do 190MPH. That's absolutely INSANE for a short track car. I guess that's part of the fun though. They're an outlaw car and it's neat to see some of the ideas. One guy there had a supermodified with the engine on the right side and he had a 'body' on it to make it more aero.
That was Gene Lee Gibson, he gets lots of interesting ideas. I was talking to one of his crew members about the design and the theory of offsetting the engine to the right. His reply, "It's just something that got stuck in Gene Lee's head." To me the fact that the rules don't stifle innovation is what keeps pulling me back to them.
I will try to remember to post a picture of Gene Lee's car later today when I get home.
Why do I like racing ? Well the colors are bright and there is a lot of movement, so it holds my attention.
#9
Posted 13 August 2012 - 10:28 AM
That was Gene Lee Gibson, he gets lots of interesting ideas. I was talking to one of his crew members about the design and the theory of offsetting the engine to the right. His reply, "It's just something that got stuck in Gene Lee's head." To me the fact that the rules don't stifle innovation is what keeps pulling me back to them.
I will try to remember to post a picture of Gene Lee's car later today when I get home.
I wish I would have snapped a picture of that car. I don't see why that design wouldn't work with all of the weight on the right side. Supermodifieds just amaze me when I see them.
2012 Race Count - 8 Races, 7 Tracks, and 3 States
2011 Race Count - 53 Races, 23 Tracks, and 6 States
2010 Race Count - 50 Races, 6 Tracks, and 2 States
#10
Posted 13 August 2012 - 11:14 AM
#11
Posted 13 August 2012 - 12:26 PM
YER OTHER RIGHT!!!
I'd hate to sideslap the Sandusky backstretch wall on the rightside, with all that weight on the left side, you might have engine for balls.
Edited by prezsez, 13 August 2012 - 12:29 PM.
#12
Posted 13 August 2012 - 04:26 PM
Here is the picture of Gene Lee Gibson's car. It's all backasswards with the engine offset to the right.
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