Nascar doesn't use unleaded gas?

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BeauJangles

BeauJangles

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I was glancing through ESPN.com and found this article. It shocks, and horrifies me, that the government hasn't forced them to switch. Leaded gas is terrible for the environment and for all the people that watch NASCAR events.

The worst thing is NASCAR doesn't get it.
"Without being able to keep the values lubed, the engines don't work as well and there would be continual problems," Posten said. "We just have not been able to find a solution."
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This shouldn't be optional. It shouldn't matter that they would have problems, it's such an unnecessary health risk.

Ugh. I"m disgusted with NASCAR.
 
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DragonMasterAlex

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This is news? I'm pretty sure it's been common knowledge for most people. Performance cars need the leaded fuel, simple as that.

Perhaps it will change as Hydrogen technology evolves. Then racecar teams won't need leaded fuel, just a steady supply of mops :)

Jason
 
Cerb

Cerb

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Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
I was glancing through ESPN.com and found this article. It shocks, and horrifies me, that the government hasn't forced them to switch. Leaded gas is terrible for the environment and for all the people that watch NASCAR events.

The worst thing is NASCAR doesn't get it.
"Without being able to keep the values lubed, the engines don't work as well and there would be continual problems," Posten said. "We just have not been able to find a solution."
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This shouldn't be optional. It shouldn't matter that they would have problems, it's such an unnecessary health risk.

Ugh. I"m disgusted with NASCAR.
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I was disgusted with NASCAR way before this. What do I get? For one thing, NASCAR's rules are very anti-competitive, and just plain backward, like no fuel injection.
 
StageLeft

StageLeft

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Nascar is even worse than baseball. With all honesty I judge a person as dumber than I otherwise would if they consider themelves a fan of it.
 
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ntdz

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Originally posted by: BlinderBomber
I was glancing through ESPN.com and found this article. It shocks, and horrifies me, that the government hasn't forced them to switch. Leaded gas is terrible for the environment and for all the people that watch NASCAR events.

The worst thing is NASCAR doesn't get it.
"Without being able to keep the values lubed, the engines don't work as well and there would be continual problems," Posten said. "We just have not been able to find a solution."
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This shouldn't be optional. It shouldn't matter that they would have problems, it's such an unnecessary health risk.

Ugh. I"m disgusted with NASCAR.
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Oh give me a damn break. Everything is bad for the environment. One race a week won't hurt anything. I don't even like NASCAR at all and I still don't have a problem with it.
 
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Kibbo

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Dude, how much damage do you think the handful of cars there does to the atmosphere?

The various fumes coming from the stands are probably more harmful.

Frickin' moron. You wonder why the righties think we're all stupid.
 
spaceman

spaceman

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Originally posted by: Skoorb
Nascar is even worse than baseball. With all honesty I judge a person as dumber than I otherwise would if they consider themelves a fan of it.
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baseball is the best game ever.
 
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ntdz

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Originally posted by: ncircle
Originally posted by: Skoorb
Nascar is even worse than baseball. With all honesty I judge a person as dumber than I otherwise would if they consider themelves a fan of it.
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baseball is the best game ever.
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Agree 100%. GO GIANTS.
 
CaptnKirk

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Why should they ? Unleaded gas would cripple the performance of the engine.
That little bit of TetraEthyl Lead helps lube the valves, and assist in keeping the valve crown cool.

NHRA doesn't use unleaded fuel in the Drags either.
Matter of fact, you've never lived until you've walked down wind of where a Top Fuel Dragster or Funny Car
is warming up in the pits, Nitro-Methane does wonders for making a car run fast - or explode trying to.
 
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charrison

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Originally posted by: CaptnKirk
Why should they ? Unleaded gas would cripple the performance of the engine.
That little bit of TetraEthyl Lead helps lube the valves, and assist in keeping the valve crown cool.

NHRA doesn't use unleaded fuel in the Drags either.
Matter of fact, you've never lived until you've walked down wind of where a Topp Fuel Dragster or Funny Cars is warming up in the pits, Nitro-Methane does wonders for making a car run fast - or explode trying to.
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We probably spill more gas every day than nascar uses in a year:D
 
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DainBrammage

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Dude, how much damage do you think the handful of cars there does to the atmosphere?

The various fumes coming from the stands are probably more harmful.

Frickin' moron. You wonder why the righties think we're all stupid.
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You are correct. Although I dont think you are all stupid.

attacking NASCAR gimme a break. I personally hate the "sport" because it shouldnt be considered a sport to begin with.
 
The Stigenator

The Stigenator

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so i guess someone needs to get 76 gasoline who had ads running at one time that their gas was used in nascar cars..

obviously not the same gas, because its leaded.. not unleaded.
 
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Tom

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Originally posted by: Skoorb
Nascar is even worse than baseball. With all honesty I judge a person as dumber than I otherwise would if they consider themelves a fan of it.
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Einstein loved nascar !

Canadiens love NASCAR !

Alabamians even have their own gang that loves nascar !

(me too)
 
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Crimson

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Originally posted by: Kibbo
Dude, how much damage do you think the handful of cars there does to the atmosphere?

The various fumes coming from the stands are probably more harmful.

Frickin' moron. You wonder why the righties think we're all stupid.
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Nope, we don't wonder.. we know... ;)
 
BeauJangles

BeauJangles

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Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Originally posted by: Infohawk
Originally posted by: Medicine Bear
Then don't watch it.
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Totally irrelevant.
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Sure it is. If he doesn't like it and doesn't want to support them then he SHOULDN'T WATCH IT.
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Oh, i don't watch it. I would be even more upset if i lived near one of those tracks.

Seriously, leaded gas is terrible for everybody who comes in contact with it. And NASCAR sacrifices people's health so we can watch them drive around in circles? Something is really messed up there.
 
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Medicine Bear

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Find something more important to be outraged about. Leaded gas is not that big a deal. Just like leaded paint, leaded pencils, etc. Sure lead exposure can cause harm in huge amounts but the amount being put out by a race is minimal. Think about this. If leaded gas is so very bad then why aren't race car drivers dropping dead left and right from cancer?
 
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imported_Condor

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Originally posted by: Kibbo
Dude, how much damage do you think the handful of cars there does to the atmosphere?

The various fumes coming from the stands are probably more harmful.

Frickin' moron. You wonder why the righties think we're all stupid.
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:thumbsup: We are more selective than you give us credit for. We pick and choose who we think is stupid! All liberals don't make that grade, some are damned bright. ;)
 
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dmcowen674

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Originally posted by: TheGoodGuy
so i guess someone needs to get 76 gasoline who had ads running at one time that their gas was used in nascar cars..

obviously not the same gas, because its leaded.. not unleaded.
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NASCAR switched to Sunoco last year.


 
BeauJangles

BeauJangles

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Originally posted by: Kibbo
Dude, how much damage do you think the handful of cars there does to the atmosphere?

The various fumes coming from the stands are probably more harmful.

Frickin' moron. You wonder why the righties think we're all stupid.
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Thanks. I care about plenty of other things a lot more than NASCAR, but this shocked me just because it is such a no-brainer easy thing to do.
 
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