2007 World Figure-8 Championship Indianapolis Speedrome

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  • Опубліковано 18 жов 2024
  • 9-9-07 3-hour figure 8

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  • @elfiero50
    @elfiero50 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @BigRedJonson
    @BigRedJonson 16 років тому

    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
      @BigRedJonson 6 років тому +1

      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
      @normanapplegate9678 4 роки тому

      From indy, started being a crew chief in 1977. Still attend to this day . Addicting ain't it !!!

  • @bclapperton
    @bclapperton 12 років тому

    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.

  • @DDS029
    @DDS029 11 років тому

    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.

  • @MaxKoschuh
    @MaxKoschuh 9 років тому

    Figure 8 rules.... haha, lange nicht mehr so gelacht.

  • @uncanedo
    @uncanedo 16 років тому

    That is bad ass, didnt know they still had F-8 racing like that.......good stuff

  • @DDS029
    @DDS029 11 років тому

    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!

  • @mikegreig6492
    @mikegreig6492 9 років тому +1

    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

  • @FormulaFox
    @FormulaFox 12 років тому

    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?

  • @TokioHotel3342
    @TokioHotel3342 16 років тому

    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.

  • @FormulaFox
    @FormulaFox 12 років тому

    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.

  • @TokioHotel3342
    @TokioHotel3342 16 років тому

    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)

  • @Eskil666
    @Eskil666 15 років тому

    ... Damn! This makes me wanna drink beer...

  • @dmurphyi28
    @dmurphyi28 14 років тому

    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

  • @bassbuggy101
    @bassbuggy101 16 років тому

    yeah but the track and cross over isnt as wide as the speedrome

  • @dmurphyi28
    @dmurphyi28 14 років тому

    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-NZ
    @WrathChild-NZ 14 років тому

    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!

  • @thewildwilsonshow
    @thewildwilsonshow 16 років тому

    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?!

  • @505197
    @505197 14 років тому

    @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.

  • @RCR37
    @RCR37 12 років тому

    At the 4:15 mark.....Really? Thought you were going to make that?

  • @eaads
    @eaads 16 років тому

    they need to run this race at anderson speedway lot faster track

  • @rednecklife-hm5ry
    @rednecklife-hm5ry 12 років тому

    i wish they would!

  • @FormulaFox
    @FormulaFox 12 років тому

    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
      @BigRedJonson 6 років тому

      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.

  • @sweendog93
    @sweendog93 13 років тому

    BALLS OF STEEL

  • @futten3230
    @futten3230 16 років тому

    and i thought demo derby guys where crazy

  • @undertaker97craig
    @undertaker97craig 12 років тому

    My dad worked on Eddie Vanmeter's car before he went to prison

  • @GODLIEK
    @GODLIEK 14 років тому

    Omg.. Why don't they get a safety car out there ??!!! :P

  • @JoshBolden91
    @JoshBolden91 12 років тому

    Downforce. Supposed to hold the car better when they round a corner but I dont know if thats true or not..

  • @matthewszulik
    @matthewszulik 12 років тому

    なんじゃぁこりゃぁ
    おもしろい!

  • @FedeTheStunter
    @FedeTheStunter 15 років тому

    OMG 0.o

  • @山川-u6x
    @山川-u6x 9 років тому

    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

  • @rajanmangat1994
    @rajanmangat1994 15 років тому

    he lost, ah welll, he broke 2 ribs in the process

  • @JoshBolden91
    @JoshBolden91 12 років тому

    Trust me, I dont understand it either, Im just going by what Ive been told before. I doubt its true.

  • @chugerkell1234
    @chugerkell1234 15 років тому

    he did but then got taken out too bad i waned him to win go 666 car lmfao

  • @yykkm7847
    @yykkm7847 9 років тому

    なんだこれwwwwwww壊しにいく大会かよwwwwwwww

  • @undertaker97craig
    @undertaker97craig 12 років тому

    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

  • @Tassieguru
    @Tassieguru 13 років тому

    balls.

  • @Nameless_Joker
    @Nameless_Joker 15 років тому

    Too bad he got clipped crossing the X.

  • @TokioHotel3342
    @TokioHotel3342 16 років тому

    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.

  • @UdoLattek02
    @UdoLattek02 11 років тому

    'Murica