Posted on 04/01/2014 7:36:22 PM PDT by ican'tbelieveit
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funny, but i never associated the word TREAD with race tires once they went to slicks... wonder if they will have separation issues where the two compounds join, but it does say they've been used in Atl
Tread = the “sticky/ gripy” part that contacts the road
They used ‘em last season IIRC
I voted for
Curtis Turner (obvious choice to me)
Red Byron (recovered from WW2 injury to become a star)
Bill Elliot (yes I’ve been to the Dawsonville pool hall)
Benny Parsons
Richard Childress
Thank ya, ma. I thinks FWF would agree that it was an honor, and a privilege to serve.....not that I agree with his mode of transportation;-)
contact patch...
so a group of parts flying in close formation beating the air into submission isn't your preferred mode of flight then
happy dog x 2 cannot sign in to FR. It says his password is invalid. I could live with that but he threatened to move to Benderville and agitate me...
Comcast here. FS2 is not offered. I have sent them a number of emails. No response.
Not really... It's just that when an aircraft is so ugly, and vibrates so much that the Earth rejects it...heck, what can ya say?
OhNossss! This sound series...
LOL!!! well, i puked in the Loach more than once when my stomach rejected what was in it... 8^)
Off to rebuild the vacuum cleaner, be back later
SERIES??? It’s even hugh!!!
LOLOL!!! ain't THAT the truth...
Yer ‘bout as bad as me....the only original things on MrsSgtBob’s Maytag washer is the body, tub, and motor....all subject to expire.
Well Sergeant it turns out twas my fault - another “zipper down” moment for me and they seem to be increasing in number lately. It’s one thing to put your user name in the password slot once but to do it several times in three days???? To be in the safe side I’m sending some dog-food to the webmaster. I’ve been hoarding it for myself lately.
At least I still was able to cogitate on all posts filled with wisdom when I couldn’t post….there were a couple to be sure….and dogs that don’t bark are the most dangerous.
Goodyear Tires Notes / Fast Facts
Tire: Goodyear Eagle Speedway Radials:
Set limits:
Sprint Cup: 5 sets for practice/qualifying and 11 sets for the race;
Nationwide: 7 sets for the event
Tire Codes: Left-side — D-4392; Right-side — D-4618
Tire Circumference: Left-side — 87.4 in. (2,220 mm); Right-side — 88.5 in. (2,247 mm)
Technical Inspection Inflation:
Left Front — 30 psi; Left Rear — 30 psi
Right Front — 50 psi; Right Rear — 47 psi
Minimum Recommended Inflation:
Left Front — 23 psi; Left Rear — 21 psi;
Right Front — 51 psi; Right Rear — 47 psi
Notes: Teams in both the NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series will run the same Goodyear tire codes at Texas this weekend . . . this is the first time teams will run this right-side tire code (D-4618) . . . this right-side tire employs Goodyear’s multi-zone tread technology, which combines two distinct tread compounds on the same tire . . . the outside 10 inches of the tread features a compound that is designed for grip, while the inside two inches of the tread is toughened to enhance durability on the part of the tire sees the most heat and takes the most abuse . . . these teams have run this left-side tire code (D-4392) at Texas since 2011 . . . this left-side code was also run by these teams at Chicagoland, Darlington and Homestead in 2013 . . . as on all NASCAR ovals greater than one mile in length, teams are required to run inner liners in all four tire positions at Texas . . . air pressure in those inner liners should be 12-25 psi greater than that of the outer tire.(Goodyear PR),
Sad News - Sandy Grossman:
FOX Sports President & COO Eric Shanks on the passing of legendary sports television director Sandy Grossman: “Sandy was part of the original heart and soul of FOX Sports. He was a brilliant director and a thoughtful colleague. He mentored many of us here and throughout the sports TV industry, and we learned more from him than he could imagine. On behalf of everyone at FOX Sports, we extend our deepest condolences to Sandy’s family who are in our thoughts and prayers. He’ll be greatly missed.”(FoxSports)(4-3-2014)
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