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Number 3 · 05-31-2011, 04:54 PM

Pretty wild.

Sorry if this is a duplicte post. I hadn't seen the jump, only heard it was going to happen.

ckaram · 05-31-2011, 05:37 PM

Hadn't seen it either, that was awesome! Thanks for sharing.

Jay_LHD3 · 05-31-2011, 05:49 PM

I watched the show after the race about the "Hot Wheels" secret division on tv. It looked fake to me but in good taste and fun!! But the jump at Indy, I think was real. During the race the helicopter would get the ramp in the shot every once in a while.

Was there anyone there that can vouch for if it was real or not?

*DGthe3* · 05-31-2011, 06:55 PM

When you first hear '300 foot jump' it doesn't sound that far until you actually compare it to things like a football field.

I wonder what they used for shocks in that thing. I know those desert racers can have some pretty wild setups, but surely they'd have to upgrade for this stunt.

mcotton · 05-31-2011, 07:02 PM

WOW, Tanner can drive anything!

DevilsReject97 · 05-31-2011, 08:59 PM

Saw it on videos, but got to see the jump track in person while at the track. It's quite impressive...

*KILLER74Z28* · 05-31-2011, 09:46 PM

Thanks for posting... I missed it.

All I can say is WOW; we have come a long way.

mikepage0007 · 05-31-2011, 09:52 PM

that was badass

BackinBlackSS/RS · 05-31-2011, 09:55 PM

Yeah, I saw that track. It was very impressive. That is a very cool video and and even better jump.

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 05-31-2011, 10:06 PM

WOW!

That was Cool!

WadeWilson · 05-31-2011, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikepage0007

that was badass

No doubt!!

christianmotox · 05-31-2011, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DGthe3

When you first hear '300 foot jump' it doesn't sound that far until you actually compare it to things like a football field.

I wonder what they used for shocks in that thing. I know those desert racers can have some pretty wild setups, but surely they'd have to upgrade for this stunt.

The shocks are King, i bet they are the 4" bore, they call them king kongs, they have 2 per side, 1 coilover and 1 bypass. bad a$$ suspension those trophy trucks have, the landing reminds me of this jump

MLL67RSSS · 06-01-2011, 07:20 AM

Was there as well in J stand near 4th turn. I was a teeny little bit disappointed as I expected him to nail the throttle on the way down the ramp, he coasted down the ramp and hit the throttle at the bottom. HOWEVER, probably a good thing he did. In the video you can see he darn near overshot the ramp, if that happens it can get ugly!!!!!
Oh and some of those shots were done with a big RC helicopter with a camera mounted on it. Looked to have a rotor span of 5 or 6 feet.

Here is one of many youtube videos (not mine BTW). You can see the RC helicopter to the left, and better see just how far down the ramp he landed.

LostInMoscow · 06-01-2011, 08:03 AM

He's got bigger balls that I do!

05-31-2011, 05:37 PM	#2
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	Hadn't seen it either, that was awesome! Thanks for sharing. __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

05-31-2011, 06:55 PM	#4
DGthe3 Moderator.ca Drives: 05 Grand Am GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Niagara, Canada Posts: 25,366	When you first hear '300 foot jump' it doesn't sound that far until you actually compare it to things like a football field. I wonder what they used for shocks in that thing. I know those desert racers can have some pretty wild setups, but surely they'd have to upgrade for this stunt. __________________ Note, if I've gotten any facts wrong in the above, just ignore any points I made with them __________________ Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors...... ........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!! __________________ Camaro Fest sub-forum

05-31-2011, 07:02 PM	#5
mcotton Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 913 View My Garage	WOW, Tanner can drive anything! __________________

05-31-2011, 08:59 PM	#6
DevilsReject97 Nightmare Drives: Your mom crazy in bed Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naptown Posts: 2,442	Saw it on videos, but got to see the jump track in person while at the track. It's quite impressive... __________________

05-31-2011, 09:46 PM	#7
KILLER74Z28 MOD SQUAD Drives: 2G1FT1EW9A9100666 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 5,768 View My Garage	Thanks for posting... I missed it. All I can say is WOW; we have come a long way. __________________ Who cares about the Blue Oval crowd and their little Ponys? We're getting our Camaro back-and it'll be Supercharged!-MDAII Team LS3

05-31-2011, 05:49 PM	#3
Jay_LHD3 Drives: 2019 F150 RCSB Abyss FX4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,277	I watched the show after the race about the "Hot Wheels" secret division on tv. It looked fake to me but in good taste and fun!! But the jump at Indy, I think was real. During the race the helicopter would get the ramp in the shot every once in a while. Was there anyone there that can vouch for if it was real or not?

05-31-2011, 09:52 PM	#8
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	that was badass __________________

05-31-2011, 09:55 PM	#9
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	Yeah, I saw that track. It was very impressive. That is a very cool video and and even better jump.

05-31-2011, 10:06 PM	#10
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	WOW! That was Cool!

06-01-2011, 07:20 AM	#13
MLL67RSSS Account Suspended Drives: car Join Date: May 2008 Location: location Posts: 1,569	Was there as well in J stand near 4th turn. I was a teeny little bit disappointed as I expected him to nail the throttle on the way down the ramp, he coasted down the ramp and hit the throttle at the bottom. HOWEVER, probably a good thing he did. In the video you can see he darn near overshot the ramp, if that happens it can get ugly!!!!! Oh and some of those shots were done with a big RC helicopter with a camera mounted on it. Looked to have a rotor span of 5 or 6 feet. Here is one of many youtube videos (not mine BTW). You can see the RC helicopter to the left, and better see just how far down the ramp he landed. Last edited by MLL67RSSS; 06-01-2011 at 07:35 AM.

06-01-2011, 08:03 AM	#14
LostInMoscow Exiled Speed Junkie Drives: None Join Date: May 2010 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 803	He's got bigger balls that I do! __________________

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