The Life of Casper

[McRat]

The interior is mostly gone, and there is now only one seat. The unknown is the weight of the rollcage.

My guessimate of it's new dragweight would be perhaps 6300 with driver, or about 100lb loss. I'll weigh it when we are done, but for LSR racing, weight is a good thing.

 

[duramaximizer]

Weight is good for stabilty?

 

[McRat]

Weight is used for traction.

Since they outlaw 4x4 for most vehicles, the vehicles become unstable at high speeds when the rear wheel torque exceeds the traction and wind resistance. The tires start to spin, the vehicle starts to wobble like a pendulum, then spins:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWgWk_evROk

 

[Skyhigh4by]

Weight is used for traction.

Since they outlaw 4x4 for most vehicles, the vehicles become unstable at high speeds when the rear wheel torque exceeds the traction and wind resistance. The tires start to spin, the vehicle starts to wobble like a pendulum, then spins:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWgWk_evROk

Thats crazy...those cars weigh next to nothing dont they?

 

[McRat]

Not really. Most add a bunch of ballast weight, some add as much as 2000lb.

 

[NWTDIESEL]

Not really. Most add a bunch of ballast weight, some add as much as 2000lb.

Thats crazy! I didnt know that. Are you going to do the 1kilo race?

 

[ruffmanatv]

Weight is used for traction.

Since they outlaw 4x4 for most vehicles, the vehicles become unstable at high speeds when the rear wheel torque exceeds the traction and wind resistance. The tires start to spin, the vehicle starts to wobble like a pendulum, then spins:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWgWk_evROk

That would be one hell of a ride in Casper if that happened.

 

[MACKIN]

Some people had asked me about different video's of Casper. So I kind of make a history thread. Still need to add the sled pulling video.

Casper retiring? That isn't going to happen anytime soon. He is in thief recovery mode at the moment. Getting a full cage installed. His just lost all resale value I wonder what would happen if I stopped making the payments and they repo'd him? :rofl:

Just making sure!

Guess you should have bought the gap insurance.

Casper is getting changed over to a 200+mph Land Speed Record truck

I knew that ,that's why I was wondering ,giving up before he even got started.

 

[McRat]

Thats crazy! I didnt know that. Are you going to do the 1kilo race?

Yup, we are planning on it. There is a roadrace too. Never roadraced a pickup before.

 

[whitetrash21]

Yup, we are planning on it. There is a roadrace too. Never roadraced a pickup before.

put an onboard camera on casper if you roadrace it. that'd make for a wicked video.....

 

[McRat]

put an onboard camera on casper if you roadrace it. that'd make for a wicked video.....

I'm putting in a camera mount tomorrow.

 

[The Neens]

Weight is used for traction.

Since they outlaw 4x4 for most vehicles, the vehicles become unstable at high speeds when the rear wheel torque exceeds the traction and wind resistance.

Rear wing??????

 

[McRat]

Rear wing??????

Only certain class allow wings, and ours isn't.

If I Understand Right: That's why that video of the RX7 has the car flipping. He isn't allowed a wing in the class. Strange.

 

[fast03]

Pat, I am sure you have already thought of alot of aero stuff, but I remember when the nascar truck series began there were alot of problems. I know they are not really trucks with their tube chassis and all, but they are basically the same shape, and the teams had a hard time getting the truck to stick to the road iirc. just a thought.
Steve

 

[McRat]

Pat, I am sure you have already thought of alot of aero stuff, but I remember when the nascar truck series began there were alot of problems. I know they are not really trucks with their tube chassis and all, but they are basically the same shape, and the teams had a hard time getting the truck to stick to the road iirc. just a thought.
Steve

I'm still negotiating with SCTA about running a Craftsman Truck. It's the safest option IMO. But they haven't made a decision yet.

 

[whitetrash21]

I'm putting in a camera mount tomorrow.

sweet.......

 

[Kat]

Pat called from the rollbar shop. He says the cage is looking great and wouldn't have any problems letting his wife run a 9 second 1/4 mile with it :hug:


:fluffy:

 

[The Neens]

Pat, I am sure you have already thought of alot of aero stuff, but I remember when the nascar truck series began there were alot of problems. I know they are not really trucks with their tube chassis and all, but they are basically the same shape, and the teams had a hard time getting the truck to stick to the road iirc. just a thought.
Steve

Pat, will they let you run a deck spoiler?

Pat called from the rollbar shop. He says the cage is looking great and wouldn't have any problems letting his wife run a 9 second 1/4 mile with it :hug:


:fluffy:

Nice...That's good news

 

[Kat]

Nice...That's good news

I just got off the phone with Pat, Casper Roll Cage just got NHRA certified to run 8.50

How many :baby: bottles can I run?


:rofl::rofl::rofl:

 

[NelsonDiesel]

bitchen !!!