Had a little fun this weekend

[John Ratajczak]

I took this

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a front wheel drive figure-8 car. I had a blast for 10 laps before someone hit my front rim and my front tire came off. I had ran demo derby alot about 15-18 years ago but haven't ran lately because of work and the kids take up a lot of time. but now that the car is ready I'm ready to run again in Midland, MI on Aug,22. some of the guys I talked to said that they can get 15-20 races out of these cars.

 

[George T]

Oh dang, that is crazy. Congrats, in a way I guess for doing 10 laps and making a derby car out of a granny car (no offence). Good job, and good luck.

 

[Bud Williams]

Will it still qualify for the Cash for Clunkers program when you're done!:lol:

 

[John Ratajczak]

No offence George. I already upgraded all the front wheel studs to 5/8" and reinforced some other areas for the next race. Most of the other cars are Corsicas or Celebertys and I have the 3100 motor over their 2.5s. Midland will be on asphalt so this will be a new experience. like I said I am just getting back into this after about 15 years.

 

[EddieS'04]

Is there a reason for the donut tires on the rear?

 

[John Ratajczak]

They don't go flat very easily and if they do they are easier to drag around than full size tires. I have seen cars come back from the heat to the feature with only one back tire and still run competitively, with front wheel drive they just drag the back of the car around.

 

[Chad Merry]

What is the purpose of using fence post for a roll cage? That cage will do nothing to save you in the event of a roll over or a direct hit. If you are going to build to help save your life use DOM tubing..

 

[Woppy V]

at first i thought i was another 'cash for clunkers' post

 

[John Ratajczak]

It's 2" rigid electrical conduit.

 

[Chad Merry]

I forsee a possible darwin award