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08-09-2007, 12:03 PM
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The only F1 cars that I have seen flip in recent memory were all at fairly low speed (low speed to what they are capable of going) diving into breaking zones on the opening laps. I recall Kimi R and Jensen Button flipping over a few seasons ago.
08-09-2007, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Popeye,Aug 8 2007, 04:30 PM
Anyone remember the Merc that got airborn at Le Mans in 99?
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08-12-2007, 05:13 PM
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My point was that IRL cars are prone to flipping due to the aerodynamics specifications/rules...
And it happened again to Dario this weekend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK1VzL_n3ms
Sure it's happened in other motorsport series but no where as many times as the IRL since the series began in 1996.
Keith
And it happened again to Dario this weekend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK1VzL_n3ms
Sure it's happened in other motorsport series but no where as many times as the IRL since the series began in 1996.
Keith
08-12-2007, 09:39 PM
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08-12-2007, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Keith,Aug 12 2007, 06:13 PM
Sure it's happened in other motorsport series but no where as many times as the IRL since the series began in 1996.
If the other series ran oval tracks, they would also start logging more frequent flyer miles.
08-13-2007, 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by mikegarrison,Aug 13 2007, 01:52 AM
{#1}...they run more oval tracks than any other formula car series. For about a decade it was an oval-only series.
{#2}If the other series ran oval tracks, they would also start logging more frequent flyer miles.
{#2}If the other series ran oval tracks, they would also start logging more frequent flyer miles.
1 + 2 = 3
{#3}As I have always said, running in circles inside concrete walls is just plain stupid, and a lousy form of racing...
08-13-2007, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Keith,Aug 12 2007, 08:13 PM
And it happened again to Dario this weekend.
I heard that on Speed News last night, I was in shock because they showed both clips from his flips. I'll say this, those IRL cars sure seem to be well made, walking away twice from those wrecks is impressive.
08-13-2007, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Triple-H,Aug 13 2007, 07:11 AM
1 + 2 = 3
{#3}As I have always said, running in circles inside concrete walls is just plain stupid, and a lousy form of racing...
Keith
