What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

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    Got you beat—the Kwhopper dump truck can do 7mph when you split reverse
     
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    Wonder if anyone has ever got bored and had drag races in reverse?
     
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    Built the Parkway in Bend,Oregon. So yes we did have races in Reverse with belly dumps. I held the record at 32 mph. I had a 6x4 trans. Eveyone else were 13s.:biggrin_2553:
     
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    The potential for carnage had to be off the charts
     
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    Truth! That was in 1992. IF you started to get loose (lol) in the front slam on the brakes cause you're toast.
     
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    When I pulled triples I would "try" and back them up. Don't touch the wheel. You will not recover from the off track. Ever.
     
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    dude, I can't back a car blind side......
     
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