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The Doctor
03-17-05, 04:56 PM
NASCAR Chief Engineer becomes Director of Technology. Interesting choice. But he'll probably bring fresh ideas that are desperately needed.

http://www.champcarworldseries.com/News/Article.asp?ID=8755
nrc
03-17-05, 05:08 PM
Hmm. Does he have any formula car background at all?
racer2c
03-17-05, 05:17 PM
Weird.
pferrf1
03-17-05, 06:08 PM
Fresh Blood from Excellent Organization = GOOD!
JT265
03-17-05, 11:19 PM
Fresh Blood from Excellent Organization = GOOD!

Yep. And I've just been hired as Director of Spring Rubbers.

With responsibility for panhard bars and duct tape. :laugh:
FRANKY
03-18-05, 12:11 AM
Yep. And I've just been hired as Director of Spring Rubbers.

With responsibility for panhard bars and duct tape. :laugh:

It's between this and wierd, the road takes takes another strange turn.

At least he's not a spy for NASCAR.
Methanolandbrats
03-18-05, 12:23 AM
Will every Champcar team have a BFH to beat the hell out of the car if it's pushin' or loose?
nrc
03-18-05, 12:39 AM
A bit more background and it makes a little more sense. Elkins also worked with IRL teams, Atlantic teams, Barber Dodge and Pi Research (now owned by...).

http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=144059&FS=BARBER-PRO
manic mechanic
03-18-05, 02:28 AM
Yep. And I've just been hired as Director of Spring Rubbers.

With responsibility for panhard bars and duct tape. :laugh:

That's track bars in NASCAB speak, JT... :p Just remember, "it 'aint cheating if there 'aint a rule against it!"

At least we know Billy's group will make sure the fuel cells are correctly filled for qualifying runs... :D

manic
RaceGrrl
03-18-05, 10:16 AM
I can't get past my anti-Nascar feelings. I guess we have to wait and see how he does, but it just feels wrong.
Wheel-Nut
03-18-05, 10:24 AM
That's track bars in NASCAB speak, JT... :p Just remember, "it 'aint cheating if there 'aint a rule against it!"

manic

It ain't cheatin' unless you get caught!!
Sean O'Gorman
03-18-05, 12:12 PM
I can't get past my anti-Nascar feelings. I guess we have to wait and see how he does, but it just feels wrong.

Why? Is NASCAR less of a spec series than Champ Car?
racer2c
03-18-05, 12:13 PM
Why? Is NASCAR less of a spec series than Champ Car?
:shakehead
Wolverine
03-18-05, 12:51 PM
Why? Is NASCAR less of a spec series than Champ Car?

Bingo
racer2c
03-18-05, 01:12 PM
Bingo

NASCAR to the rescue! WEeee!
nrc
03-18-05, 01:17 PM
Why? Is NASCAR less of a spec series than Champ Car?

Even if Champ car is going to remain pretty much a spec series for a while, they need someone qualified to make decisions for the next generation of cars. In spite of the focus on NASCAR in the press release, the guy actually has a fair amount of formula car experience.
Sean O'Gorman
03-18-05, 01:23 PM
Even if Champ car is going to remain pretty much a spec series for a while, they need someone qualified to make decisions for the next generation of cars. In spite of the focus on NASCAR in the press release, the guy actually has a fair amount of formula car experience.

Exactly. So I don't see what there is to worry about.