Crates race at Carolina March 10(last night)

[Redclay Rebel]

Just like Jhofficial....I'm not a big fan of crate racing. But last night at Carolina Speedway these guys put on a heck of a show. Good racing through the field. Some lifting the left front tire up coming off the turns. Crate cars actually looked fast last night for a change. #22 Chris Ferguson was on a rail and when he makes the full time jump to Supers he will be a driver to watch out for.
The second heat with the T1 & 16 was good. Side by side for the lead during the first 3 or 4 laps.
21 or 22 cars last night , only 18 or 19 taking the green.

[Pretender]

Crates finish 1st,2nd. and 4th in Late Model race at Antioch

Love 'em or Hate 'em, They are the future! I like them for the reason that the ball is put into the drivers and set-up mans lap. You can't be out motored by your competitor so you have to out-drive or out-handle him. Plus the $10,ooo+ you saved on your engine will allow you to travel to a lot of big events which were not a option prior.

[jhofficial]

Crates finish 1st,2nd. and 4th in Late Model race at Antioch

Love 'em or Hate 'em, They are the future! I like them for the reason that the ball is put into the drivers and set-up mans lap. You can't be out motored by your competitor so you have to out-drive or out-handle him. Plus the $10,ooo+ you saved on your engine will allow you to travel to a lot of big events which were not a option prior.


There are no SLM's allowed at Anitoch. Crates cant run with slm and never will put on the same xciting show

[Pretender]

There are no SLM's allowed at Anitoch. Crates cant run with slm and never will put on the same xciting show

Comparing Supers to Crates is like comparing Funny Cars to Pro Stocks!
They are 2 different worlds! Yet very exciting in their own way!

[jhofficial]

Comparing Supers to Crates is like comparing Funny Cars to Pro Stocks!
They are 2 different worlds! Yet very exciting in their own way!

I never have compared them. But everywere you read someone else is. Iam not necessirily donwing them, but they dont even compare to a LLM to me. I enjoyed the crates the other weekend at cherokee. But you can bet your last dollar I didnt ride 4 plus hours to see crates never have never will.

[Pretender]

I never have compared them. But everywere you read someone else is. Iam not necessirily donwing them, but they dont even compare to a LLM to me. I enjoyed the crates the other weekend at cherokee. But you can bet your last dollar I didnt ride 4 plus hours to see crates never have never will.

Never say never!:smile:

I owned a VMS late model last season and won several races. The money it cost to buy and maintain my motor would have paid for 5 602 crate motors. Rule changes to "make things better" was the last straw. I sold my operation. To update my motor would have cost me several thousand dollars above the cost to freshen it.
We went to Lowe's this past fall and I must say that up until then I wasn't a crate fan but that was the best race there! Well now we're putting together a top notch crate operation for less than half the cost and we are going to use the difference to travel to several big events which was impossible to do before.
Crate racing is a skills class. You can't out-motor me so you have to out drive or out handle me. Every weekend you see more and more SLM drivers trying their hand at crate racing. And they aren't dominating!
Don't get me wrong. I think SLM racing is awesome! But so are a lot of other classes! :smile:

"crates finish 1st,2nd. and 4th in Antioch ((limited?) late model race!!!" (http://www.trackforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47753)

[jhofficial]

I understand all of the above from an owners point of view. The cost differance is huge. But dont try selling me on the racing(not saying you, I mean in general) You can tell the differance with the naked eye, dont need no stop watch. The racing (to me) is not the same. I like watching racin when power is a factor, I like seeing guys power past another coming off the corner or pulling someone down the strights. The lack of horse power and the differance in horsepower make more often than not for train races. I'd love to see a pic of a crate coming off a corner with the left front about 3-4 ft off the ground or better yet show me one with both front tires or for that matter (like I have seen slm's) with only the back right tire in contact with the ground. I havent seen one of a crate, it may be out there, but I aint never seen it in person or photo.

[Pretender]

I'd love to see a pic of a crate coming off a corner with the left front about 3-4 ft off the ground or better yet show me one with both front tires or for that matter (like I have seen slm's) with only the back right tire in contact with the ground. I havent seen one of a crate, it may be out there, but I aint never seen it in person or photo.

Remember that 1 in the air makes for a good picture,
But 4 on the ground is the fastest way around! :icon_beerchug:

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[jhofficial]

OK a few pics from one race at one track. I still not changing my mind lol

[Pretender]

OK a few pics from one race at one track. I still not changing my mind lol

Dang it Man! Don't fight the force! Just walk towards the light! lol

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http://www.trackforums.com/gallery/s...00&ppuser=2176 (http://www.trackforums.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=2176)

[jhofficial]

You must not read here offten or either you are as hard headed and stubborn as I am (which if you are is not a good thing) cause you are not gonna change my mind lol:icon_rofl: :icon_rofl:

[Pretender]

You must not read here offten or either you are as hard headed and stubborn as I am (which if you are is not a good thing) cause you are not gonna change my mind lol:icon_rofl: :icon_rofl:

Just a few more sessions and we should get you back on the straight and narrow!
I feel that we are making progress! :hide_390: :roll:

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[Pretender]

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[Pretender]

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[Dwayne]

Jh Loves a good argument, debate or whatever.. Good Luck Pretender..:thumb:

[jhofficial]

Are you sure they are all crates ad not LLM's?:bricks:

[Pretender]

I think you will like this:

"The Late Models were loud and extremely fast. It is exhilarating watch big block horsepower carry the left front tire off the corners. Marshal Austin Jr. and Jeff Conyers each won heat races. They sat on the front row for the 40 lap feature. On lap 4 Charlie Brown spun and Austin slid sideways into his stopped car. Marshal's crew quikly changed a tire and had him back in the race for the restart. The other heat winner Conyers had no better luck as he retired his car on lap 5. Sean Smith emerged to lead all but 3 laps on his way to victory. Bill Howard finished second and Roger Clouse third. Marshall Austin Jr. made his way back to fourth. The final top five car was Bobby Clarke."

What they fail to tell you is that Smith's car is a legal crate late model! LOL

MY sources,
http://newhendrycountyspeedway.com/The_Race_Report.htm
http://www.ssperformanceent.com/

[Pretender]

Jh Loves a good argument, debate or whatever.. Good Luck Pretender..:thumb:

I hope he knows its all in good fun! Even though I'm right! LOL

[Pretender]

Are you sure they are all crates ad not LLM's?:bricks:

http://www.stlracingphotos.com/gallery/2030285#104127684

CARS Late Model = Crate American Racing Series

Now if you can just talk Clary's into featuring them you would be in hog heaven!
:biggrin:

[jhofficial]

http://www.stlracingphotos.com/gallery/2030285#104127684

CARS Late Model = Crate American Racing Series

Now if you can just talk Clary's into featuring them you would be in hog heaven!
:biggrin:

The day that crates are the headliner at clarys I will quit. Now crates make a grat support class, but they aint no show stopped. Now all your little articles and results are fine. But you will not make a beliver out of me untill you show me were a crate beats eckert francis clint smith or hhell even bring one to clarys and out run Ray Tucker or ray davis jr kent wright and johhny stovall and those guys for the most part dont even run a full bore all alumminum slm most are steal blocks with alumminum heads and they will dust a crate. Oh by the way Iam having a blast:mooners:

[Pretender]

The day that crates are the headliner at clarys I will quit. Now crates make a grat support class, but they aint no show stopped. Now all your little articles and results are fine. But you will not make a beliver out of me untill you show me were a crate beats eckert francis clint smith or hhell even bring one to clarys and out run Ray Tucker or ray davis jr kent wright and johhny stovall and those guys for the most part dont even run a full bore all alumminum slm most are steal blocks with alumminum heads and they will dust a crate. Oh by the way Iam having a blast:mooners:

You know, I was trying to use the Dr. Phil approach. But it looks like we're are gonna have to do it the Springer way! JERRY! JERRY!
:shake:

[jhofficial]

see now you getting somewere I hate dr phil, but I love me some jerry:FREDDYVSJASON:

[Pretender]

Did I ever tell you about the time me and Bloomquist were hot lapping at Eldora. He was ib his Super and I had that old crate motor. We were on the same radio frequency and after about 10 laps of running side by side. He radioed me and ask me if that was all I got? I told him to let me shift it into high gear and we'll find out!
:smiley_880:

[jhofficial]

Did I ever tell you about the time me and Bloomquist were hot lapping at Eldora. He was ib his Super and I had that old crate motor. We were on the same radio frequency and after about 10 laps of running side by side. He radioed me and ask me if that was all I got? I told him to let me shift it into high gear and we'll find out!
:smiley_880:

Yeah right and Iam not interested in any ocean front property in AZ either:smiley_374: :smiley_374: :kenny: :smiley_374: :smiley_374:

[Pretender]

JERRY! JERRY! lol

http://www.sallee-chevrolet.com/ChevySmallBlockV8s/images/88958604.jpg
IS THAT A THING OF BEAUTY OR WHAT!

Did you know that any SLM driver that enters into a crate late model race must run with a 6" piece of 2X4 under their gas pedal until they get use to the extra power! Really!!!

[Pretender]

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[Racerchaser]

Storm Pay Crate Late Models

Deep South Speedway
Loxley, Alabama

March 16th Qualifying/Heats
March 17th Last Chance/$5,000 to win Feature

There will be a practice on Thursday March 15th from about 5pm-8pm (Gates open about 3pm).

The track is a High Banked 4/10 mile. Qualifying times this past weekend were in the 17-18 second range.

Raceceiver radios and transponders will be required and will be for rent at the track. You may bring your own if you have them. No AMB transponders! Raceceiver/Westhold Transponders only!

The $5,000 to win Feature Saturday is 75 laps
ALL STORMPAY RULES APPLY!

[jhofficial]

Storm Pay Crate Late Models

Deep South Speedway
Loxley, Alabama

March 16th Qualifying/Heats
March 17th Last Chance/$5,000 to win Feature

There will be a practice on Thursday March 15th from about 5pm-8pm (Gates open about 3pm).

The track is a High Banked 4/10 mile. Qualifying times this past weekend were in the 17-18 second range.

Raceceiver radios and transponders will be required and will be for rent at the track. You may bring your own if you have them. No AMB transponders! Raceceiver/Westhold Transponders only!

The $5,000 to win Feature Saturday is 75 laps
ALL STORMPAY RULES APPLY!

kinda slow times aint it for only a 4/10th banked track?

[Pretender]

kinda slow times aint it for only a 4/10th banked track?

Made 'em run restrictor plates!

[jhofficial]

Made 'em run restrictor plates!

I thought thats what a crate was anyway??????????????:urinate:

[Pretender]

jhofficial,
Just a few shots to cheer you up! With Crate Racing being as addictive as Crack its gotta be tough for you to go through withdrawals!:1219:
I got your back. We'll get through this together even if we have to take a road trip to Wythe!:slap:

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