Gond article at Competition Plus about what Bob Vandergriff thinks about 1000ft racing....
Bob Vandergriff's Take on 1000ft Racing
Bob Vandergriff's Take on 1000ft Racing
Nate, You reading the same article I posted the link too??
You're reading stuff into that I'm not seeing either, Nate. He isn't saying to slow them down..he's saying facilities need upgraded to accomodate the speeds..and he's right. Don't know what put the hair up your butt for Bob..but he isn't saying it's too dangerous to race. He'd just like to be able to stop.Yep, this quote from the article is what inspired my previous post; "I understand they are giving me an extra 320 feet. The reality is that I am still going over 315 miles per hour. The reality is that you need to give me a better facility to get my butt stopped." -Bob Vandergriff
If he feels that is so dangerous; then quit (if he'll even be out next year).
That's what I like about Bob, he tells it like it is and doesn't care whose toes he might step on. And, he's right!
Nate, you're right this is a dangerous sport. But since when does that mean that the drivers are supposed to throw their concerns about safety out the door? They are racing on several tracks that were built when they were only running 200-225 mph and no upgrades have been made to them. A "dangerous sport" is not a reasonable answer for the deaths of Darrell, Eric or Scott.
Nate, if it's so easy and you're not concerned about safety, why don't you hop your butt in one of them and see how puckered you get when staring at a concrete wall and trees while going 330 mph while on fire.
Nate, I think what Bob was saying here is there are still pushing those speeds at 1000ft. From a safety standpoint there is little difference in the 1000ft mark. Racers will always find a way to go faster, which negates the safety factor of 1000ft. Make all the tracks safer and conform to the same standards and race to the 1320 mark.
My daddy's last name isn't Force or Bernstein; nor does my daddy own a big oil additive company or mail order parts company, so I guess I'm delegated to spectating.
Here ya go Nate, this may help you figure out what Bob's speaking!..............
If he feels that is so dangerous; then quit (if he'll even be out next year).