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When does NASCAR allow electric vehicles?
thought bubble ^ | 3/5/2021 | Ed D

Posted on 03/05/2021 6:39:31 AM PST by Eddie01

Instead of a refuel, it's a battery pack change depending on race length.

No noise.

No shifting.

Super fast.

Just a random Friday thought.

Forget the politics, just talking about the sport and engineering.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Chit/Chat; Sports; Travel
KEYWORDS: beer; car; nascar; racing
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To: gunnut

81 posted on 03/05/2021 8:20:33 AM PST by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: Aqua225

“There are very real limits to how much power you can put through a stator at a given speed and voltage, due to back emf issue. “

Tesla is advertising 200+ mph for its new Model S ...


82 posted on 03/05/2021 8:24:52 AM PST by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: Hatteras
Ask Kyle Larson how that worked for him...

He's been baptized in the waters of Lake Lloyd and returned to the congregation. Having an owner pardoned by Bill Clinton gets you some social credit points.

83 posted on 03/05/2021 8:25:15 AM PST by nascarnation
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To: ZirconEncrustedTweezers

“Maybe on a short track, but on an intermediate or superspeedway the cars don’t really slow down much.”

You need to watch NASCAR. Xfinity. on Saturdays, Cup Series on Sundays.


84 posted on 03/05/2021 8:27:01 AM PST by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: TexasGator

I think the Dodge Hellcat holds the speeding ticket record at 180mph so there’s potential for more.


85 posted on 03/05/2021 8:27:39 AM PST by nascarnation
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To: Aqua225

“The piston engine is much more dynamic, and much less fussy, more fuel and air, more power. Simple blocks, Rods, valves, cams, pistons and bearings are easier and cheaper to replace if something starts to bend, and they tend to be able to take much more dynamic load than a copper wire. So people tend to push them much harder, and it’s easier to push them harder (said equipment above for emachines is not cheap, and it’s complex).”

Somehow you have managed to take the piston engine disadvantages and turn them into advantages!


86 posted on 03/05/2021 8:29:15 AM PST by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: Aqua225

“Remember, 1334hp is just over a megawatt. Plenty of built GM LS, Coyote and Chrysler HEmi motors turning that nowdays in entry level track cars.”

But not in NASCAR!


87 posted on 03/05/2021 8:30:34 AM PST by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: nascarnation

“I think the Dodge Hellcat holds the speeding ticket record at 180mph so there’s potential for more.”

Nope. 242 mph but not a Hellcat.


88 posted on 03/05/2021 8:35:15 AM PST by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: Bernard

Yeah, but with that enormous battery pack, can you imagine the sub-woofers you could power to play your “VROOOM, VROOOM” sound effects.

Now Elon needs to develop a holographic projector of Fireball crashes!


89 posted on 03/05/2021 8:37:53 AM PST by BwanaNdege ( Experience is the best teacher, but if you can accept it 2nd hand, the tuition is less!)
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To: cymbeline

Turbine cars were much faster...
Yes, they were and more dangerous due to turbine lag.


90 posted on 03/05/2021 8:38:16 AM PST by .44 Special (Tp)
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To: TexasGator

I’m dubious.
Most guns don’t even register past 200.


91 posted on 03/05/2021 8:42:07 AM PST by nascarnation
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To: TexasGator
It's been re-branded/re-marketed to better describe their mission....

NOOSECAR


92 posted on 03/05/2021 8:46:14 AM PST by newfreep (“Leftism, under all of its brand names, is a severe, violent & evil mental disorder.”)
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To: nascarnation

“I’m dubious.
Most guns don’t even register past 200.”

The cheap ones. One. of the popular models for professional use goes to 299 mph.


93 posted on 03/05/2021 8:54:51 AM PST by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: Eddie01

THE FINAL FUNERAL for NASCAR will follow within minutes.


94 posted on 03/05/2021 9:01:38 AM PST by ridesthemiles ( )
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To: Eddie01

Forget Electrics They are racing on dirt at Bristol at the end of the month.

FOOD CITY DIRT RACE
Sunday, March 28, 2021
NASCAR Cup Series
The stars of the NASCAR Cup series descend on Bristol Motor Speedway March 28, 2021 for the Food City Dirt Race. This year, The Last Great Colosseum will add yet another historic moment as BMS will host the first dirt race for the NASCAR Cup Series in over 50 years! Don’t miss any of the action by experiencing all the thrills in person.

https://www.bristolmotorspeedway.com/tickets/food-city-dirt-race/

Bristol Baby!


95 posted on 03/05/2021 9:03:26 AM PST by Steven Scharf
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To: TexasGator

Please show me a 1334 hp N/A Cayote!


96 posted on 03/05/2021 9:06:12 AM PST by TexasGator (Z1z)
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To: nascarnation

I think the Dodge Hellcat holds the speeding ticket record at 180mph so there’s potential for more.

That only because they couldn’t catch the car going 185 mph.


97 posted on 03/05/2021 9:11:51 AM PST by Steven Scharf
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To: TexasGator

“You don’t understand NASCAR.”

True, but the Indie 500 is not a NASCAR event.

What’s NASCAR’s attitude toward electric and turbine cars?


98 posted on 03/05/2021 9:52:23 AM PST by cymbeline
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To: al baby

“Some call it noise we call it music”

You want music, listen to a Harley.


99 posted on 03/05/2021 9:53:13 AM PST by cymbeline
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To: cymbeline

What’s NASCAR’s attitude toward electric and turbine cars?

That’s easy. If BLM is for it then NASCAR is all in for it.

Must be socially conscious you know.


100 posted on 03/05/2021 9:54:13 AM PST by JayAr36 (My disgust with government is complete.)
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