"NASCAR announced Thursday that Adam Brown, a Richard Childress Racing crew member for Ty Dillon's team who threw a sledgehammer at Kevin Harvick's truck in Saturday's Camping World Truck Series race at Martinsville,had been suspended indefinitely."
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One of the greatest challenges of men while competing is the control of emotions. It's not a new problem and really is not more prevalent in racing than in most other forms of "competition". The issue is that it is unproductive--does not really solve anything--and is a danger to the perpetrator as well as the victim. (Physically AND Spiritually). More... afterwards, the perpetrator tends to look a little foolish.
Scripture covers it:
Ephesians 4:26-31 is a good verse to review. And, as usual, there is an appropriate message in Proverbs 14:29: "A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly" and Proverbs 29:11 "A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control."
It is very difficult to find a job as part of a NASCAR Crew. Mr. Brown's career in NASCAR ended forever with one momentary loss of control. Actually, he is still fortunate in that the sledgehammer (a deadly weapon--it was a really BIG sledgehammer!) did not hurt anybody.
Anger is a part of being human--it is the control of it that makes one "wise".
As followers of Jesus Christ, the mission and purpose of our racing activities is to serve and encourage others by setting an "example" and providing Pastoral Care as a Chaplain for Racers For Christ, as well as Wayne Strout and others competing online worldwide in IRACING---for God's Glory alone---bringing God’s Word to life in ourselves and in others.
SSP Legends Car Race October 26, 2013
Vast improvement over last outing. Slow at the beginning, but by laps 15-18, was running a four lap total consistent with track record. (22.76 average lap over four laps=91.03 seconds) while running by myself. Good racing conditions--low air temp and dense air---all cars were fast--leaders were turning 22.50 second laps. Still room for more improvement in corner entry speed and more throttle application on corner exit--I still need to cut 0.3 seconds per lap.
We were going through the corners here 9 mph faster than at Trail-Way.
We increased cross weight about 1.5% and car responded well. I think it will take more cross which should enable more and earlier throttle in mid corner to corner exit without too much push on entry.
This was the first race this year where I was not lapped or almost lapped by the leader--in fact we seemed to almost maintain our track position versus the leaders with about the same interval as at the time of the single file restart with them only gaining maybe 1/3 of a lap on us.
I lose a lot of position at the starts by being too cautious in anticipation of possible spins by competitors ahead. Need to stay closer to the "pack" early. These are really "sprint" races.
BTW: Pre-race Prayer was generously answered. We were blessed and protected the entire race.
Here is excellent video from Car #77 who drove a fine race.
We were going through the corners here 9 mph faster than at Trail-Way.
We increased cross weight about 1.5% and car responded well. I think it will take more cross which should enable more and earlier throttle in mid corner to corner exit without too much push on entry.
This was the first race this year where I was not lapped or almost lapped by the leader--in fact we seemed to almost maintain our track position versus the leaders with about the same interval as at the time of the single file restart with them only gaining maybe 1/3 of a lap on us.
BTW: Pre-race Prayer was generously answered. We were blessed and protected the entire race.
Here is excellent video from Car #77 who drove a fine race.
Dangers of Passing on the Outside
Special dangers exist when attempting to overtake on the outside of a turn. The "airborne launch" risk of wheel to wheel contact in open wheel cars is always present, but when passing on the outside, centrifugal force amplifies the tendency to roll and can create spectacular crashes. Also, the car being passed is struggling against centrifugal force in the turn and sometimes slides unpredictably into the overtaker's path. Sometimes it's almost completely unpredictable and the victim doesn't even see it coming.
Below is Jason Rochelle at Mountain Speedway--a wild ride.
You will note that in the last Trail-Way Legends Car feature race, I backed off when the white car unpredictably slid outside on the entry to the corner. Some drivers move to the right just before turning left. It is prudent to give these a wide berth. Be sure the reward is worth the risk. It also pays to really know the skill of the driver being passed.
Feature Race Video for Trail-Way Legends Cars 10/05/2013
Feature race. Still need improvement in corner entry. Making slow progress. Car handled well. Changed over to left foot braking. Two or three passes made early in race. First spin in a Legends Car (after 100+ laps) so perhaps I'm pushing a bit harder. Watch in rear camera view during last laps how fast the leader overtakes! Bob Stough (Car #7) is a very talented driver. We have lots of improvement to make.
Video from Trail-Way--Hot Laps 10/05/2013
Still making progress. Still too slow in my second outing here but much improved over last time at Trail-Way. Need to carry much more speed into corners. Need to get much more comfortable driving a loose race car. Felt God's presence and protection all evening!
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