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The Tech Barn / Re: Converting a Dirt Modified to Run on Asphalt?
« on: 13 Sep, 2013 11:24 »
Thanks to all that replied.  Appreciate your comments and information.

I put a posting on Race Discussion regarding the future of Dirt Mods on asphalt, if you get a chance to check it out, comments and opinions are welcomed.

Regards,

Moselli

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Racing Discussion / Dirt Modifieds on Asphalt - What's the Future?
« on: 13 Sep, 2013 11:20 »
I put a post in The Tech Barn recently with questions about the conversion and set up of Dirt Mods for asphalt racing.  Thanks to all that offered input and information regarding my post.  Much appreciated.

I think the real question is whether or not this is a class that will see growth at our local tracks or is it an experiment and Dirt Mods really belong on dirt?

Any opinions on whether you think this class of racing will grow in 2014?

Anyone planning to move over from dirt and run asphalt next year?

Thanks and Regards,

Moselli

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The Tech Barn / Converting a Dirt Modified to Run on Asphalt?
« on: 11 Sep, 2013 10:16 »
I'm curious what is involved with the conversion and set up of a Dirt Modified to run on an asphalt track? 

I saw some races with these cars at Chemung this year and I was quite impressed with how well they seemed to get around the track.

If one were to purchase an existing Dirt Modified, what is involved to change it over and run asphalt?  Anyone who currently competes in this class willing to share informaiton on what changes they make?  Bigger brakes?  Caster?  Stagger? Ride Heights? Springs?  Etc?

Also interested in opinions as to whether you think this class of mods is going to grow at the local tracks in 2014 and the coming years?

Appreciate any comments and thoughts on this subject.

Regards,

Moselli

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Racing Discussion / Re: Happy Birthday Kt.
« on: 11 Jun, 2013 17:04 »
Happy Birthday KT!

Hope I look as good as you when I'm your age!

Regards,

Moselli

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Racing Discussion / Re: Watching the dinosaurs dying
« on: 07 May, 2013 12:07 »
We can toss in all of our opinions and emotional arguments that we come up with regarding the decline in Asphalt Modified racing but this article by Danko lays it out in cold hard facts and numbers.

In case you didn't read the article, there are three key reasons about why we are seeing fewer Mods show up at the track.  Here are the Cliff Notes:

1)  The High Cost to field a Modified
2)  The High Cost to field a Modified
3)  The High Cost to field a Modified

Moselli

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Racing Discussion / >>>> Will Logano Finish the Race at Martinsville? <<<<
« on: 02 Apr, 2013 20:49 »
Citizens of RaceNY,

The three-way feud of Logano-Hamlin-Stewart has pretty much dominated the Nascar racing news since the event at Auto Club Speedway in California.  It now appears that Hamlin will be out of the car for up to six weeks.  I saw a news conference where Kyle Busch had to remind the press corp, "Hey, by the way, did anyone remember that I won that race?"

There still seems to be a war of tweets going back and forth between the participants and I got thinking that this deal seems to be far from over and there might be some, "Good Hard Racing" at Martinsville this coming weekend.  (I'm pretty sure that Nascar is lovin' this!)

That leads me to my question for everyone:  "Do you think that Logano will be around at the finish of the STP Gas Booster 500?"

Regards,

Moselli

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Racing Discussion / Kurt Busch Back to His Old Self....
« on: 06 Mar, 2013 19:30 »
I watched some of the Race Hub tonight on the Speed Channel and during a segment they played some of the in-car radio chat from Kurt Busch during the Phoenix race last Sunday. 

My immediate impression from the profanity laced communication to his pit crew was that the money spent on anger management might not have been a worthwhile investment.  My other impression is that this man has little or no respect for the hard working people on the team that allows him to race and he is not likely to change.  Having driving talent is one thing but treating people badly usually doesn't work to your advantage in life, or in racing...

I'm now wondering how long he's going to last with his new ride? 

Anyone else getting the same vibes?

Moselli

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Racing Discussion / Re: Daytona-Positives!!
« on: 20 Feb, 2013 10:27 »
It's easy to sit back and say they should have done this or they should have done that, but the fact is they tried something and it wasn't perfect.  Back to the drawing boards.

My personal opinion is that all of the races on the short track at Daytona were not about racing, but more about filling TV time during Speedweeks.  No one appeared to be penalized for Bonzai driving on the track.  A lot of torn up and wrecked cars.

I think the biggest disappointment for me was that until Szegedy dropped out there were no lead changes for the first 126 laps, many of those being caution laps.  As KT pointed out the track was not well suited to any form of oval track racing, but it still brought out the follow-the-leader form of racing that we see in asphalt Modified racing today.

Last thought - The Modifieds have always been a regional series and they may not fit a national TV audience except as a spectacular crash fest....

Moselli

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Racing Discussion / Re: Crate motors in the sport mods
« on: 13 Feb, 2013 21:03 »
I've been a fan of asphalt modifieds since my first race at Shangri La Speedway in 1961.  At that time, all of the cars essentially had crate motors (back then they referred to them as 'mills') as most were stock Chevrolet 265, 283 and the "monster" 327 cubic inch motor.  Yes, there were some Ford V-8's, some Buicks and even a Hemi, but most were right out of the junk yard bone stock except for the homemade Zoomie headers.

Oh yeah, I should mention that the racing was fantastic.

Last asphalt mod race I saw at Chemung was a 9 car feature. 

I'm puzzled why the words "crate motor" seems to strike terror in the hearts of the few remaining asphalt modified racing fans?

Asphalt mods have been on life support for many years now.  Help me understand this dilemma.  How could crate motors possibly hurt this division rather than help it???

Regards,

Moselli

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Racing Discussion / Re: Whats Better Mo Money For The Winner Or More Mo Money To Take The Green
« on: 24 Jan, 2013 15:37 »
One of the illusions that racers have is that they all can be winners.  This is why they give a full effort and show up to race every weekend until the reality of the cost of racing catches up with them.  If you can't come close to breakeven in cost, you need to either be rich or park your car.  I call this Race Economics 101.  Been there and done that.

While spreading the money thoughout the field is a good idea it also is just a short term fix for the real issue that we face today which is the high cost to field a competitive car each week.

In order to see consistent larger increases in the overall purses paid to racers, the promoters need to have more fans in the stands to pay for the purse.  This is Race Economics 102.  In order to put more fans in the stands, there needs to be more cars and competition to encourage fans to attend a race.  In order to have more cars at the track, the cost of fielding a car needs to be within the financial reach of the average guy. 

The most common remark that I hear from racers' today is:  "If I could afford a high dollar motor I could be more competitive."  How did a Street Stock motor end up costing $20K and a Modified motor $40K?

There are no simple, quick or easy solutions.....

Regards,

Moselli

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The Tech Barn / Re: mid plate vs. solid trans mount
« on: 01 Jan, 2013 20:49 »
Just catching up on the posts here at RaceNY.

Thanks to everyone for your experience, advice and tips on how to properly measure for a driveshaft.

I always appreciate the tried and true suggestions from the experts!!!!  I'm ready to finish my Vintage Mod and I believe all of the advice given here is valuable and will help me avoid driveshaft problems.

Happy New Year and Regards to all,

Moselli

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The Tech Barn / Re: mid plate vs. solid trans mount
« on: 25 Dec, 2012 21:50 »
Some very intersting discussion and points brought up in this thread.  Thanks to all for sharing your knowledge and experience.

What is the proper method to determine the correct driveshaft length so the the slip yoke in the tailshaft of the transmission doesn't bottom out or come out completely?

Thanks,

Moselli

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Racing Discussion / Re: Kurt Busch to drive for Furniture Row in 2013
« on: 27 Sep, 2012 12:52 »
In as much as some might find Kurt Busch's personal conduct offensive and controversial, he does bring something very important to a car owner, sponsors and NASCAR - attention and fan interest to the sport.

I have to admit that I have enjoyed watching Kurt do his meltdowns.  Even when he's trying to act like he's normal during an interview, you can just tell that he'd crash his grocery cart into your grandmother if she got in his way while he was shopping in the food store.

I firmly believe NASCAR loves having this guy in their mix of drivers and Kurt enjoys his role.... a lot.  When you combine Kurt and Kyle's conduct with that of nice guys like Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon and Mark Martin, the average is a pretty good person.

I think we all feel a bit of sympathy for Regan Smith, but those with the money get to decide who drives in the big leagues and who doesn't.  Hopefully Regan will be able to find a ride and prove himself.

Regards,

Moselli

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Racing Discussion / Re: SEVERE case of dyslexia in the tower suite at the U.S. Open...
« on: 16 Sep, 2012 21:23 »
I read somewhere that 3 out of 2 people suffer from some form of Dyslexia.....

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Racing Discussion / Re: EXTEREMELY SIMPLE CONCEPT
« on: 10 Sep, 2012 14:10 »
This thread is certain to get a lot of responses.  Might as well put mine in....

The cost of racing that Mike brought out is like the crazy uncle that lives in an upstairs bedroom at your home and everyone knows he's there, but if we ignore him and don't talk about him, maybe he won't exist.  Unfortunately, sooner or later, we need to deal with the crazy uncle (cost of racing).

Let's face it, technology has changed racing and there is a cost for technology.  Each class of racing and each form of racing - dirt and asphalt - has a premium cost in order to compete and move up in class.  Many if not all racers aspire to move up to the highest levels and compete against the best drivers.  Not all have the economic means to do so, but try anyway and soon find themselves broke.

For some, racing is an addiction and the habit needs to be supported at any cost.  For some, racing is a hobby and is balanced with other things in life.  As the middle class in this country continues to get squeezed with less disposable income and the cost of fielding a competitive racecar increases, we are going to see fewer cars at the local tracks.  Unfortunate situation, but reality none the less.

Ultimately it is not necessary to tell someone to stay home and not race.  When the car needs repairs, tires or a new motor and there is no money, it's a done deal.....

Regards,

Moselli

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