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Jason P. Started a new thread Should Leaded Race Gas be Banned at the Races?
4/25/2022 3:40pm Hey y'all, I was recently thinking about the fact that almost all high octane race gas uses lead. I began to do some research, and found that leaded gas was banned for public use in the mid 90s due to health-related issues that were caused by the burning of lead. This included lead poisoning, which causes you to loose IQ...
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Radical Liked a reply to forum topic Should Leaded Race Gas be Banned at the Races?
4/25/2022 10:59am
Almost all race fuel is leaded. I've read the descriptions at VP. If leaded fuel is banned from pro races, why in the world should it be allowed at local tracks? I value my brain, and my friends' brains. Granted, it's a small amount, but if it's unnecessary, let's get rid of it. I doubt seriously that only 1% run race fuel. If pros run unleaded race fuel with their 60+ HP bikes, then leaded fuel is unnecessary. If tracks state that leaded fuel is not allowed, some people are going to use it anyway, but it will reduce usage...
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MPJC Liked a reply to forum topic Should Leaded Race Gas be Banned at the Races?
4/24/2022 6:54pm
The replies in this thread are mind-numbingly stupid. There’s “not many people use it”. Ok, then keep pouring C12 into junior’s bike, evidence of harm be damned (is there really any dispute about the harmful effects of lead?). There’s “you idiot, you didn’t even know it was already banned in pro AMA events”. Irrelevant. There’s “ Let's make drugs, vaping, and teenage drinking illegal too”. Well, teenage drinking is illegal, and the others are illegal for children as well.” The more general sentiment seems to be “I’m macho man and you’re stupid”. It’s actually quite fascinating that so many are...
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MPJC Liked a reply to forum topic Should Leaded Race Gas be Banned at the Races?
4/23/2022 5:25pm
This really isn’t a stupid question to ask. What is stupid is saying something like “other things are dangerous so why worry about this dangerous thing “?
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Jason P. Added a reply to Should Leaded Race Gas be Banned at the Races?
4/23/2022 5:23pm Any reason as to why? I came here with all the research and proof, and all I got in response were uninformed responses.
Jason P. Added a reply to Should Leaded Race Gas be Banned at the Races?
4/23/2022 4:32pm After reading the comments on this thread, I've just come to the conclusion that the people on Vital MX forums have probably inhaled a little too much lead LOL.
Jason P. Added a reply to Should Leaded Race Gas be Banned at the Races?
4/23/2022 4:30pm Why do you assume I'm uneducated? I know that lead was used as a cheap way to increase the octane of low quality fuels in the 50s and 60s. There's no need for it now, which is why it was banned. But companies like VP and Suncor still sell leaded race fuels for suckers who don't know the adverse effects...
ADynes Liked a reply to forum topic Should Leaded Race Gas be Banned at the Races?
4/23/2022 4:25pm
Would I be correct in assuming you watched the latest Veritasium video on YouTube? https://youtu.be/IV3dnLzthDA
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Jason P. Added a reply to Should Leaded Race Gas be Banned at the Races?
4/23/2022 4:25pm You'd be correct!
Jason P. Added a reply to Should Leaded Race Gas be Banned at the Races?
4/23/2022 4:15pm Care to explain what I said that was irrational?
Jason P. Added a reply to Should Leaded Race Gas be Banned at the Races?
4/23/2022 4:03pm I don't get why I'm being downvoted so much. Is it really that difficult to accept that the negligible difference in race gas and pump gas is not worth the dangers of leaded fumes? If you disagree, why don't you post your opinions in the thread instead of downvoting without an explanation?
Jason P. Added a reply to Should Leaded Race Gas be Banned at the Races?
4/23/2022 3:48pm I was talking about races that are not AMA sanctioned, such as local races and arenacross (where children are participating in the races).
Bruce372 Liked a reply to forum topic Should Leaded Race Gas be Banned at the Races?
4/23/2022 3:28pm
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Bruce372 Liked a reply to forum topic Should Leaded Race Gas be Banned at the Races?
4/23/2022 3:26pm
You really want to have an intelligent discussion with people that expose themselves to intelligence lowering chemicals on a regular basis?
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Jason P. Added a reply to Should Leaded Race Gas be Banned at the Races?
4/23/2022 3:28pm LOL. All jokes aside, I think its a relevant conversation to have. Even NASCAR banned leaded fuels due to reports that kids who attended NASCAR races developed lead poisoning. I feel like a sport such as motocross, which is dominated by youngsters should be more regulated in terms of lead exposure since lead affects the child's brain a lot more...
Jason P. Added a reply to Deegan Signs with Star
10/11/2021 7:41am Did anyone notice that Haiden was riding the Star 250 from the 2019 season? Wonder when he's going to get the 2022 Star bike!
Jason P. Started a new thread Will I Ruin my Tires if I Ride 10km on the Road?
10/9/2021 8:50pm This may be a stupid question, but will I ruin my motocross tires if I ride on the road for about 10 kilometers (or 6 miles)? I'm looking to get to this trail near my house, which is only a 10km round trip from my house. I just don't think its worth it to load up the truck just to...
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Jason P. Added a reply to Will I Ruin my Tires if I Ride 10km on the Road?
10/7/2021 6:03pm Will definitely be a fun ride to end the season with.
Jason P. Added a reply to Will I Ruin my Tires if I Ride 10km on the Road?
10/7/2021 6:03pm I thought the same thing.
Jason P. Added a reply to Will I Ruin my Tires if I Ride 10km on the Road?
10/7/2021 6:02pm Yep, that's true.