Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call - Page 6

HandOverFist · 06-23-2014, 01:34 PM

Can't tell you how many videos I have seen of the "big names" driving with the belts loose enough to fall out of...

chris ok · 06-23-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

Guys, obviously he hit the brakes too hard, too long, or whatever, that goes without saying. He has driven that car on and off for 8 years, and he's dropped hard a million times. We had weight out of the trunk to run E, I recently removed the 2nd rear caliper deal, and the fronts locked up on him, plain and simple. Apparently a proportioning valve adjustment is in order, lol.

I'm sure he learned a valuable lesson. I'm equally as sure it won't happen again. I'm just glad he's ok, and I'm very thankful he didn't hit Pete.

This is what it looked like to me too. Glad I read your post here. Did not know about the removal of weight but not enough brake pressure in rear and all weight over front of these cars was my thinking. And that is what happened here. Glad all is well.

George Fitzpatrick · 06-23-2014, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Fletcher

Guys, obviously he hit the brakes too hard, too long, or whatever, that goes without saying. He has driven that car on and off for 8 years, and he's dropped hard a million times. We had weight out of the trunk to run E, I recently removed the 2nd rear caliper deal, and the fronts locked up on him, plain and simple. Apparently a proportioning valve adjustment is in order, lol.

I'm sure he learned a valuable lesson. I'm equally as sure it won't happen again. I'm just glad he's ok, and I'm very thankful he didn't hit Pete.

" I'm just glad he's ok "

Dan that is the only thing that matters.

Signman · 06-23-2014, 04:38 PM

Looked at the video a few times then frame by frame. Both were on the brakes going through, front ends down. Fletcher was on the brakes before Biondo just past the finish line the car got upset. One thing comes to mind the track is only sprayed to the finish line and there may have been bumps out there. Have myself felt the car want to come around when getting on the brakes hard, has to do with how we have the corner weights set up to go straight.
Everything was fine until after the finish line.

Dad probably had a heart attack and is little pissed but everyone is OK and the cars are not wrecked. The right front almost rolled the bead, would have been a little messy.

Hey Dan you could not pay for the national exposure the Peak car got out of this! There is always something positive!

tim worner · 06-23-2014, 05:09 PM

Put a spin on things...........use Peak Motor Oil !!!!!!!!!!

RJDUDEK · 06-23-2014, 08:18 PM

Close call. ALL that matters is the results..

Good thing He was not racing to NOT break out ..in a final, against a Spouse. NOW that would have been something..!

Chris Kilraine · 06-23-2014, 08:56 PM

Sideways in the car....same as he wears his hat.....

Hopefully its a reality check....

Wade Mahaffey · 06-23-2014, 09:43 PM

Watch this clip at the 5:20 mark....the car makes a move identical to the run against Peter. I thought I had seen that car upset on this clip the first time I viewed it. Don't know if this is a ballast thing, but a review and inspection of the brake system, shocks and springs, as well as bump steer critique is in order. You can see the car dip and to the right with the tail starting to come around, however the driver quickly gathered it up. I would certainly think the driver would remember that run....I know I would! Please except my comments as constructive, and in no way demeaning and or placing blame

Wade Mahaffey

RJDUDEK · 06-23-2014, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Wade Mahaffey

Watch this clip at the 5:20 mark....the car makes a move identical to the run against Peter. I thought I had seen that car upset on this clip the first time I viewed it. Don't know if this is a ballast thing, but a review and inspection of the brake system, shocks and springs, as well as bump steer critique is in order. You can see the car dip and to the right with the tail starting to come around, however the driver quickly gathered it up. I would certainly think the driver would remember that run....I know I would! Please except my comments as constructive, and in no way demeaning and or placing blame

Wade Mahaffey

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Nice Find..I was there at the starting line standing at the wall. Did not notice...That right hand move to the right was nasty...Something mechanically was (is) not Kosher...Reminded me back in 71 when I lost a Ball joint spacer @ 100 mph in a 55 Chevy with 5 lbs air in the slicks. Hope the issue never happens again..

Wade Mahaffey · 06-23-2014, 10:57 PM

This should help Dan and company to problem solve and get the car straightened out. And like he said, there may have been a little driver error....but now with two different drivers....they can look at the car a little bit. Move that entry in a positive direction, for whoever is behind the wheel !

Wade Mahaffey

06-23-2014, 01:34 PM	#51
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call Can't tell you how many videos I have seen of the "big names" driving with the belts loose enough to fall out of... __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

06-23-2014, 04:38 PM	#54
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call Looked at the video a few times then frame by frame. Both were on the brakes going through, front ends down. Fletcher was on the brakes before Biondo just past the finish line the car got upset. One thing comes to mind the track is only sprayed to the finish line and there may have been bumps out there. Have myself felt the car want to come around when getting on the brakes hard, has to do with how we have the corner weights set up to go straight. Everything was fine until after the finish line. Dad probably had a heart attack and is little pissed but everyone is OK and the cars are not wrecked. The right front almost rolled the bead, would have been a little messy. Hey Dan you could not pay for the national exposure the Peak car got out of this! There is always something positive! __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"

06-23-2014, 05:09 PM	#55
tim worner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: duncannon Posts: 837 Likes: 14 Liked 126 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call Put a spin on things...........use Peak Motor Oil !!!!!!!!!! __________________ Tim Worner SS 1747

06-23-2014, 08:18 PM	#56
RJDUDEK Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: 07058 Posts: 89 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call Close call. ALL that matters is the results.. Good thing He was not racing to NOT break out ..in a final, against a Spouse. NOW that would have been something..!

06-23-2014, 08:56 PM	#57
Chris Kilraine Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Loretto, PA Posts: 97 Likes: 5 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call Sideways in the car....same as he wears his hat..... Hopefully its a reality check....

06-23-2014, 09:43 PM	#58
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call Watch this clip at the 5:20 mark....the car makes a move identical to the run against Peter. I thought I had seen that car upset on this clip the first time I viewed it. Don't know if this is a ballast thing, but a review and inspection of the brake system, shocks and springs, as well as bump steer critique is in order. You can see the car dip and to the right with the tail starting to come around, however the driver quickly gathered it up. I would certainly think the driver would remember that run....I know I would! Please except my comments as constructive, and in no way demeaning and or placing blame Wade Mahaffey

06-23-2014, 10:57 PM	#60
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Video of Biondo's win over Fletcher's close call This should help Dan and company to problem solve and get the car straightened out. And like he said, there may have been a little driver error....but now with two different drivers....they can look at the car a little bit. Move that entry in a positive direction, for whoever is behind the wheel ! Wade Mahaffey