Street outlaws

Sy1192

New member
Re: Street outlaws

And from everything I've read about Larry, he's a very modest, quiet, methodical guy.
Thus his success!

No drama or attitude and always willing to help a fellow racer at events.
 

adam92

Active member
Re: Street outlaws

The reason you don't see Larry Larson on street outlaws has to with the whole NHRA and how they said they'd revoke anyone's NHRA license if they were caught racing on the show since the NHRA obviously doesn't promote street racing. Why do you think you don't see Jeff Lutz on there anymore? Also if anyone caught it, Daddy Dave either mentioned or slipped up by saying they run a $10k traction control device in their cars.
 

grnty3377

Member
Re: Street outlaws

The reason you don't see Larry Larson on street outlaws has to with the whole NHRA and how they said they'd revoke anyone's NHRA license if they were caught racing on the show since the NHRA obviously doesn't promote street racing. Why do you think you don't see Jeff Lutz on there anymore? Also if anyone caught it, Daddy Dave either mentioned or slipped up by saying they run a $10k traction control device in their cars.

What type of traction control device do you think he was talking about?
 

qbnkiller

Conflaguration Specialist
Re: Street outlaws

We have been working with Shannon at Davis for years. We have worked with the PROFILER for over a year now. Like any traction control or wheel management device, this device helps you figure out when to bring the power in. You will run your fastest when the T/C is NOT doing anything.

At these levels, all the cars have some version of this to find the optimal run parameters. Don't let anyone tell you differently. Lots of smoke and mirrors...Lots of two-faced prima Donnas out there.
 

Sy1192

New member
Re: Street outlaws

How else can a person put 2000+HP to the ground on a 275 drag radial?

Or what is it now......3000-4000HP on 315's?
It boggles my mind how effective those systems are at making all this happen in 4-4.5 seconds at speeds reaching WELL into the 190MPH range in a distance of only an 1/8 mile.

Wow.
 

grnty3377

Member
Re: Street outlaws

I've read that the systems pump the brakes and do all these crazy monitoring in tenths of seconds, but do they actually apply any sort of braking for correction under throttle?
 

Sy1192

New member
Re: Street outlaws

I just assumed it monitored rolling speed version driveshaft speed?
And then ramped up boost (and/or timing?) as traction allowed?

It's incredible science.
I need to make time to read more about it.

I can see why it costs so much.
Such technology is a "must have" if you plan to be competitive.
Which leads us back to the inconceivable amount of money (and time!) it takes to be truly competitive, much less in the winner's circle on a regular basis!
 

Sy1192

New member
Re: Street outlaws

That's one horrific accident.
Hard to watch. :(

Hopefully he'll be alright.
 

ty166

Donating Member
Re: Street outlaws

That's one horrific accident.
Hard to watch. :(

Hopefully he'll be alright.

agreed , but now it looks like Discovery channel will have to dish out another 125k to build another car... :lol:
 
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