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To: "Smith, Simon-Pierre" <Simon-Pierre.Smith@PSS.Boeing.com>,
Subject: Trailer racing
From: Dick J <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2001 09:53:13 -0700 (PDT)
SPS, you need a nap.  Your imagination is running
too wild.  Actually, it would spin off some neat
safety equipment though. And it would certainly
be thrilling to watch!

Dick J 

--- "Smith, Simon-Pierre"
<Simon-Pierre.Smith@PSS.Boeing.com> wrote:
> I've always thought they should have a roadrace
> class for trailers.  Kinda like NASTRUCK only
> they actually carry something and don't just go
> in circles.  Each team gets a 4,000 lb "box"
> and they can make any trailer they like.  You'd
> see all sorts of suspension tricks, trailer
> aerodynamics and brake modulation setups.  Or
> trailer steering!  Sure to spin off some road
> safety equipment.  Imagine trying to make a
> braking pass with a 14 foot trailer behind you.
>  Servo motor controlled hitch height?
> 
> Simon-Pierre Smith
> 
> > ----------
> > From:       Ken Bond[SMTP:kmb2@humboldt.edu]
> > 
> > Folks,
> > 
> > I don't know much about towing a trailer so I
> set about trying to figure
> > out a few things.  Many of you are experts
> and I would appreciate any
> > additional comments.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Looking forward to August and the salt...
> > 
> > KEN
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