Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call - Page 2

John Scott · 06-21-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by slingshot

better check his diaper.... and not for oil...the one in his pants..nice save

Sounds like they already checked...

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

no **** genius...

Brett C · 06-21-2014, 04:26 PM

First let me say that I am super happy no one was injured or no cars were destroyed.
The aggressive breaking is one thing that I am 100% vocally against!!!
I have been right behind too many of these including watching someone getting air flight ride out of the track. I do realize that there are hazards that come with racing, however if the sanctioning bodies came down hard on these things they would happen far less and our sport would be safer because of it.

richie 2 · 06-21-2014, 08:16 PM

we've all had our top end monents...fletcher's are from modified country !... great save tim.

Pistol Pete · 06-22-2014, 08:02 AM

One Way We Can Avoid This From Happening Is:

Give A 3 Hundredths Under Your Dial Leeway.

If you dial 10.00, You can go 9.97 & Still Win.
Anything More Than 3 Under You Lose.

BUT NO USING YOUR BRAKES PERIOD.

THAT IS FAIR FOR EVERYONE !!!

Glad no one was hurt or their cars got wrecked.

Just My Opinion.

Mike Schwartz · 06-21-2014, 11:48 PM

In the video, Biondo was almost imperceptibly tapping the brakes having already caught Fletcher at the MPH stripe.

SSDA Hemi · 06-22-2014, 06:21 AM

I would like to know if there was a mechanical failure on the right front caliper. It appeared to free up after the spin and looking at the left front wheel it certainly doesnt appear that the brakes were applied in the spin. Worn pads and a cocked piston ? And yes I know a heavy brake pedal did cause it, just what happened next ?? There was a similar incident at the Maple Grove LODRS race in May where they did tag the wall in the end. That was the initial prognosis at the track that day. I TRY not to excessively brake and I did inspect my pads after that and was going to call Lamb and replace all the pads just to be safe. I like to learn from others mistakes if at all possible, and never heard the results of mechanical assessment post inspection of the MG incident. I hate to think how far I would pull the car apart and inspect/ replace parts after this incident and would love/ hate to see the racepak lateral G-meter after this carousel ride....

Looking at this from another side - and I wouldn't even post if there was any major damage or anyone got hurt, But almost 20,000 people viewed the video as of right now. Very good sponsor exposure for Peak and Biondo racing....

Not to drag this excessive braking debate off track but last week I did buy a couple cases of Anti-Freeze and it was Peak brand. Support those that support us.

Lee Valentine · 06-22-2014, 07:18 AM

I agree with Greg Gay's post this is a product of the type of racing we do. At some point we all have had to use the brake pedal a little hard to win. It has only gotten worse with the newer high speed cars in the class. And don't start with the B.S. about dialing honest it's still going to happen. the last thing we need is someone making a judgement call like this at the finish line. You keep in the boundries of your lane your OK.

Gary Parker · 06-22-2014, 07:50 AM

Guys, Most of the older cars we race came with drum rear brakes. Many of us now have disc's in the rear. The proportioning valve is not set for that. You may want to try the proportioning valve from a corvette for the same year as your car. That way it is more apt to fit...

Casey Miles · 06-22-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

Glad to see the young Mr.Fletcher and the car was not hurt.
I think he probably learned a lesson there and fortunately neither car was hurt.

I was at NED in 1977 or 1978.....Sitting up on the hill. A Chevelle stocker spun out and went into the weeds....no guardwall back then. He kind of disappeared in the woods....Don't know what caused the spinout....The car was not really hurt....

He won the race on Sunday....Rich Rann.....It was a WCS race as they were called back then....

I was the racer that he just missed, I had a 1969 green Z28, he skidded into the weeds and they awarded him the win because it was after the finish line. I was just happy that he missed my car

Casey Miles
248H "F" NHRA Stock!

Bob Don · 06-23-2014, 08:36 AM

The incident made the big time as it was used in ESPN's highlights during the event broadcast on Sunday.

06-21-2014, 04:26 PM	#2
Brett C VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 1,199 Likes: 329 Liked 1,018 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call First let me say that I am super happy no one was injured or no cars were destroyed. The aggressive breaking is one thing that I am 100% vocally against!!! I have been right behind too many of these including watching someone getting air flight ride out of the track. I do realize that there are hazards that come with racing, however if the sanctioning bodies came down hard on these things they would happen far less and our sport would be safer because of it. __________________ Brett Candies 4192 Stock/SS God Bless America

06-21-2014, 08:16 PM	#3
richie 2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 971 Likes: 429 Liked 205 Times in 93 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call we've all had our top end monents...fletcher's are from modified country !... great save tim. Last edited by richie 2; 06-21-2014 at 08:19 PM.

06-22-2014, 08:02 AM	#4
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,629 Likes: 3,420 Liked 795 Times in 210 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call One Way We Can Avoid This From Happening Is: Give A 3 Hundredths Under Your Dial Leeway. If you dial 10.00, You can go 9.97 & Still Win. Anything More Than 3 Under You Lose. BUT NO USING YOUR BRAKES PERIOD. THAT IS FAIR FOR EVERYONE !!! Glad no one was hurt or their cars got wrecked. Just My Opinion. __________________ "Pistol" Pete Dutko

06-21-2014, 11:48 PM	#5
Mike Schwartz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 533 Likes: 130 Liked 248 Times in 89 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call In the video, Biondo was almost imperceptibly tapping the brakes having already caught Fletcher at the MPH stripe.

06-22-2014, 06:21 AM	#6
SSDA Hemi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 503 Likes: 130 Liked 451 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call I would like to know if there was a mechanical failure on the right front caliper. It appeared to free up after the spin and looking at the left front wheel it certainly doesnt appear that the brakes were applied in the spin. Worn pads and a cocked piston ? And yes I know a heavy brake pedal did cause it, just what happened next ?? There was a similar incident at the Maple Grove LODRS race in May where they did tag the wall in the end. That was the initial prognosis at the track that day. I TRY not to excessively brake and I did inspect my pads after that and was going to call Lamb and replace all the pads just to be safe. I like to learn from others mistakes if at all possible, and never heard the results of mechanical assessment post inspection of the MG incident. I hate to think how far I would pull the car apart and inspect/ replace parts after this incident and would love/ hate to see the racepak lateral G-meter after this carousel ride.... Looking at this from another side - and I wouldn't even post if there was any major damage or anyone got hurt, But almost 20,000 people viewed the video as of right now. Very good sponsor exposure for Peak and Biondo racing.... Not to drag this excessive braking debate off track but last week I did buy a couple cases of Anti-Freeze and it was Peak brand. Support those that support us.

06-22-2014, 07:18 AM	#7
Lee Valentine Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brookfield, CT Posts: 708 Likes: 13 Liked 319 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call I agree with Greg Gay's post this is a product of the type of racing we do. At some point we all have had to use the brake pedal a little hard to win. It has only gotten worse with the newer high speed cars in the class. And don't start with the B.S. about dialing honest it's still going to happen. the last thing we need is someone making a judgement call like this at the finish line. You keep in the boundries of your lane your OK. __________________ Lee Valentine 1661 STK

06-22-2014, 07:50 AM	#8
Gary Parker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westfield Mass Posts: 529 Likes: 368 Liked 425 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call Guys, Most of the older cars we race came with drum rear brakes. Many of us now have disc's in the rear. The proportioning valve is not set for that. You may want to try the proportioning valve from a corvette for the same year as your car. That way it is more apt to fit... __________________ Gary Parker 1617 STK

06-23-2014, 08:36 AM	#10
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,497 Likes: 1,135 Liked 905 Times in 193 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call The incident made the big time as it was used in ESPN's highlights during the event broadcast on Sunday. __________________ Bob Don 128 SS