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Started by papa scoops, October 16, 2018, 08:30:40 PM

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Quote from: ChicagoChris on December 14, 2022, 02:51:47 PM
It is my understanding that experimental chassis 'glue' broke free (due to vibration) causing the Miles car to break apart. 
Heard this years ago from a (now) deceased FOMO race photographer.

I've read many theories over the years, another is they switched to low profile 16" wheels/tires and it disturbed the ground effects air flow altering the handling as Ken attained top speed on the back stretch and approaching the braking zone for turn 9?

I would suspect if anyone had a knowledgeable theory it would have been P Remington.

If any one ever reached a conclusion it's not public knowledge.

jim p
Former owner 6S283, 70 "Boss351", 66 GT 6F07, 67 FB GT
current: 66 GT former day 2 track car 6R07
20+ yrs Ford Parts Mgr, now Meritor Defense