Weight Distribution and Nitrous Oxide
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Legendary Racer Gary Balough’s Cheating Stories: The Miami Gang was WILD in the 1980s
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More stories are shared, including one about placing lead shot in racing suits for weight distribution and another about an adjustable bell crank system that could shift weight mid-race. The group also recounts an incident involving nitrous oxide hidden in a car's intake during inspection, which led to a dramatic explosion when activated.
Goal: Illustrate advanced and risky rule-bending techniques in racing
Tools and materials
- Bell Crank Mechanism N/A — Adjusting weight distribution during a race
- Carburetor Fire Bottle N/A — A container for lead shot, disguised as a fire bottle
- Nitrous Oxide Bottle N/A — Providing a temporary power boost to the engine
- PVC Pipe N/A — Housing the bell crank and lead shot
- Racing Suit N/A — Concealing lead shot for weight distribution
- Lead Shot N/A — Adding weight to specific parts of the car or driver to alter weight distribution
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