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05-30-2013, 11:03 PM
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FYI the red balls were inserted in the hubs of the Competition cars to aid the pit crews in changing the tires quickly, it gave them a point to "Aim " at when chainging a tire in the heat of the battle, just like the current Sprint Cup guys, although their hubs are painted red.
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Thank God you didn't use BLUE BALLS...lol 
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05-31-2013, 05:56 AM
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Would love to see some photos of red balls being used.
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05-31-2013, 08:23 AM
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I had the caps until 2008. While going through tech inspection at Mid-Ohio race track they said I had to remove them because the caps may become a hazard on the track if they were to fall out.
After I removed them, I decided I liked the look. 
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05-31-2013, 01:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick Parker
FYI the red balls were inserted in the hubs of the Competition cars to aid the pit crews in changing the tires quickly, it gave them a point to "Aim " at when chainging a tire in the heat of the battle, just like the current Sprint Cup guys, although their hubs are painted red.
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I know they used to paint the spinners red on the right and blue on the left to remind the pit crew which way to turn the spinner on changes. Red right Clockwise tightens, Left Blue clockwise loosens.
Some modern teams in different categories still do that to this day (Porsche comes to mind). |
05-31-2013, 05:47 PM
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I don't recall that on Cobra's, however that was the case in 1967 on the Mark 4's.
Perhaps someone knows better.
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06-01-2013, 04:41 PM
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I don't recall that on Cobra's, however that was the case in 1967 on the Mark 4's.
Perhaps someone knows better.
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And you're most likely right! I was just throwing that into the mix. I do not recall any specific original car wearing those colors, but I figure one or two might have, considering the use of the colors red and blue. You can still see this day and age in other classes...
I've already taken the balls off the wheels, anyways. It seems to be the winning vote her, including mine...
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06-01-2013, 07:39 PM
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06-01-2013, 10:07 PM
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