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One for the Old Timers
Posted: August 8th, 2005, 1:16 pm
by TheAnalyst
I know it's not college or pro, but I'm putting it here 'cause I don't know where else to put this.
I wanted to say congrats to Jim "The Flying Cowboy" Kennedy for winning the Sprint car race at Bedford on Friday. Now, it takes nerve to drive a sprint car, and for a 71 year old to run away from the youngin's like he did was pretty impressive. It was well worth the price of admission to see him win one at Bedford and get a standing ovation. And the yodeling wasn't too shabby either.
JK Photo
Posted: August 8th, 2005, 1:23 pm
by flybynight
For those of you who don't know, an Outlaw Sprint has the the same engine as a Cup Car, but way lighter, way way lighter, i never seen him race, but congratulations.
Like Ham says below, his wasn't that fast
Anyone ever been to Eldora?
Posted: August 8th, 2005, 1:31 pm
by ham55
Not those sprints, the World of Outlaws have MORE horses under thier hood, but the 305 sprints that Kennedy was running is the equivilant of the speed of a late-model or slightly slower.
I didn't make it up to the races on Friday because no lates were there, but it seems that I missed a great showing by one of the best drivers in the area's history.
Posted: August 8th, 2005, 1:34 pm
by flybynight
Sorry Ham, i missed the outlaw part, thats what i meant, the superfast ones
, i guess i just put sprint, i`ll fix it
Re: One for the Old Timers
Posted: August 8th, 2005, 2:26 pm
by Pale Rider
The "OUTLAW" sprints, like Kinser, Swindell, Lasoski, etc, are the '400' sprints. There also is a lesser powered sprint, the "358" class. The Outlaws, I believe, make about 800 horsepower in a 600 Lb. car. On alcohol. Real speed and power comes from NHRA and NITRO!!! :twisted:
Posted: August 8th, 2005, 2:27 pm
by flybynight
I ask again has anyone ever been to Eldora?
Re: One for the Old Timers
Posted: August 8th, 2005, 3:39 pm
by TheAnalyst
As Ham stated these were 305 sprints. I'm pretty sure Jim had a 358 sprint, but not sure if he still does. He was driving both at one point last year.
Never been to Eldora, but heard it's quite an experience. I've seen the Outlaws at Williams Grove and Hagerstown. All that power is fun to watch.
My dad has a streetrod with about 750-800 hp. I'm too nervous to drive it, even if he would let me. One of those outlawed NASCAR "Cammer" engines.
Posted: August 8th, 2005, 4:34 pm
by flybynight
i went past Eldora one night of a race, couldnt stop though
, but i plan on going back, i also talked to some people from upo there and they say Tony Stewart isnt taking care of it. The new manager doesnt water the track enough is what i heard....