Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call

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.

06-22-2014, 06:21 AM	#1
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	#2
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