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jdfpam · 08-02-2007, 08:13 AM

Jim,
You sure did start a hot topic here!

Stockracer,
When I said they should learn, I also said remember how to footbrake. Most of these guys started out with their feet. They just went to the button to win more.
The majority of us against buttons in stock aren't crying and calling those hitters cheaters at all. They are obviously good drivers with great equipment and a lot of experience. However, I just believe that the majority of those big name hitters wouldn't be winning 100,000 plus per year if they had to footbrake. Have you ever raced both ways? If so, you would know that it is a lot easier to tune in your reaction times with a adjustable button or two step than it is changing your stage RPM to adjust your lights with your feet. (I have, and I know there is an advantage to the button. I don't use it in my stocker, because I am against them. I used one in a bracket car that I drove for a little while) When we only get two hits at a national event, the button cars can more easily adjust, therefor giving them an advantage. It is impossible for a footbrake racer to stage exactly the same RPM each time, which leads to slightly inconsistent reaction times.

By the way, we all aren't losers either. I have won over $100,000 with my feet. It has just taken me 13 years instead of one.

Jeff Day

08-02-2007, 08:13 AM	#25
jdfpam Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 186 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What about STOCK ? Jim, You sure did start a hot topic here! Stockracer, When I said they should learn, I also said remember how to footbrake. Most of these guys started out with their feet. They just went to the button to win more. The majority of us against buttons in stock aren't crying and calling those hitters cheaters at all. They are obviously good drivers with great equipment and a lot of experience. However, I just believe that the majority of those big name hitters wouldn't be winning 100,000 plus per year if they had to footbrake. Have you ever raced both ways? If so, you would know that it is a lot easier to tune in your reaction times with a adjustable button or two step than it is changing your stage RPM to adjust your lights with your feet. (I have, and I know there is an advantage to the button. I don't use it in my stocker, because I am against them. I used one in a bracket car that I drove for a little while) When we only get two hits at a national event, the button cars can more easily adjust, therefor giving them an advantage. It is impossible for a footbrake racer to stage exactly the same RPM each time, which leads to slightly inconsistent reaction times. By the way, we all aren't losers either. I have won over $100,000 with my feet. It has just taken me 13 years instead of one. Jeff Day