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Jack Roush Discusses Possible Engine Changes
With NASCAR officials focusing on
engine changes in the Sprint Cup Series
for 2015 that will result in a reduction of
horsepower, such a move should involve “a
restriction on the intake side,” according to
Sprint Cup Series team co-owner Jack Roush.
Roush, an
owner in the
series since
1988, isn’t
suggesting
the use of
restrictor
plates similar
to those used
at Daytona and
Talladega.
Instead,
he said, a
reduction of
the throttle
bore size
“without
a plate
Jack Roush
underneath” would accomplish the
objective.
“(It is) straightforward and it is
easily reversible if you decided that the
quality of the racing was hurt by it,”
Roush told NASCAR.com during the Sprint
Cup Series stop at Darlington Raceway on
April 12.
“If they want to take 100 horsepower off
… reduce horsepower significantly, the least
expensive and most palatable way to do that is
with a restriction on the intake side.”
Earlier this month, NASCAR Chairman
and CEO Brian France told Sirius XM
NASCAR Radio that changes to the current
engine packages used in the Cup Series are
coming, perhaps as soon as next season.
France said such a move would be “part of
the overall rules packages that we design that
hopefully control costs, hopefully make the
racing better.”
Today’s Cup engines, limited to 358
cubic inches, produce approximately 850
horsepower. Speeds have increased, in
part due to
a new rules
package and
the continued
development
of the
Generation-6
car, now in its
second year.
While
officials with
the three auto
manufacturers
currently
involved at the series’ top
level, Chevrolet, Ford and
Toyota, have been a part of
the discussions, they say it
is too early in the process to
respond to potential engine
changes.
Roush, who turns 72 on April 19, is
the co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing.
The organization has won the NASCAR
Cup title twice – with former drivers Matt
Kenseth in 2003 and Kurt Busch in ’04.
The organization’s 134 victories rank Roush
Fenway fourth highest overall and No. 3
among current teams in the series.
He is also co-owner of Roush Yates
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Engines, which supplies engines to more than
one dozen Sprint Cup Series teams.
“From an owner’s standpoint, NASCAR
has got to be mindful of … what it costs,”
Roush said. “The race teams can only afford
to change so many things at a time. With the
expanding technology and the engineering
costs that everybody has with the pressure
for sponsorship and investment in the sport, a
dramatic or unnecessary engine change would
not be welcome in my world.”
Roush said previous conversations with
NASCAR officials have focused on two
considerations.
“One of them is not a big-cost problem and
the other one is,” he said. “If NASCAR comes
back and redefines the engine right away, says
we’re going to a 4-valve, twin overhead cam
package, that would be a death knell for a lot
of teams in terms of what it would cost to repower
these things.
“I don’t think it would materially impact
the competitiveness of the cars, or the quality
of the product that the consumers buy either
from watching it on TV or from buying a seat
in the stands.
“The thing that NASCAR has talked
about, that they’ve brought to my attention,
is changing the displacement of the engine
in an effort to reduce 100 horsepower; that
gets thumbs down from me because the cost
of crankshafts, and the obsolescence that are
involved and the development that follows
that are going to cost the teams millions of
dollars.
“I think NASCAR has asked ‘what about
that?’ but I don’t think they are serious in
wanting to push that.”
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Swan Racing ‘Reviewing Its
Current Situation’
Due to an inability to secure the necessary
funding, Swan Racing officials say they
are reviewing the organization’s financial
situation and its ability to continue to field two
full-time teams in the NASCAR Sprint Cup
Series.
Whether the organization returns to
competition when the series is back on track
has yet to be determined.
“The team has been
unable to secure the kind
of sponsorship required to
effectively operate the team,”
the team said in a statement.
“As a result, the team
management is exploring
every available option. We
hope to be in a position to
provide a detailed update in
the near future.”
Swan Racing debuted in 2012 as a singlecar
operation with owner Brandon Davis and
driver David Stremme.
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For 2014, the group expanded to two
teams, fielding the No. 30 Toyota for
driver Parker Kligerman as well as the
No. 26 with driver Cole Whitt.
Kligerman and Whitt are two of eight
drivers vying for Sunoco Rookie of the
Year honors. •
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ITJ
Herald
FMCSA to Congress: Raise Insurance
Minimums for Truck Crashes
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
has reported to Congress that
current financial responsibility minimums for
the commercial motor vehicle industry are
inadequate to meet the costs of some crashes
and the agency says it will initiate a rulemaking
to raise the limit higher than the current
$750,000.
FMCSA noted findings from a recent
study that weighed the benefits of increasing
insurance minimums, including improved
compensation for crash victims and reductions
in commercial vehicle crashes, against costs
imposed on commercial motor vehicle operators
and the insurance industry.
The agency said that while catastrophic
motor carrier crashes are rare, the costs for resulting
severe and critical injuries can exceed
$1 million and that current insurance limits
do not adequately cover these costs, which
are primarily because of increases in medical
expenses and other crash-related costs.
The agency has formed a rulemaking team
to further evaluate the appropriate level of
financial responsibility for the motor carrier
industry.
MAP-21 requires FMCSA to issue a report
every four years on financial responsibility
requirements.
The announcement by the FMCSA comes
less than a year after Rep. Matt Cartwright,
D-Pa., introduced legislation that would
raise the required insurance minimum for
motor carriers from $750,000 to $4,422,000
per truck, an increase of almost 500 percent.
There was no immediate indication of how
much the FMCSA might recommend the minimum
be raised.
Congress established the current insurance
minimum in 1980.
Cartwright’s bill never made it to committee.
The current minimum of $750,000 fails to
perform the basic functions that Congress intended:
to promote safe operations by holding
insurers responsible for inspecting trucking
operations prior to underwriting policies and
to protect the public, he added.
Trucking interests responded swiftly to the
FMCSA announcement.
“Based upon the data that we have seen,
TCA believes that the current minimums are
satisfactory,” said Dave Heller, director of
safety and policy at the Truckload Carriers
Association.
The American Trucking Associations
responded through Vice President of Communications
& Press Secretary Sean McNally:
“ATA has yet to see any evidence that
increased insurance minimums will lead to
improved highway safety,” said McNally,
“and until we can review the underlying
Volpe study FMCSA’s report relies on, that
continues to be the case. In addition, we are
disappointed by the report’s lack of depth in
exploring these issues.”
DriveAtlas to Grow Direct Fleet by 200
Owner Operators in 2014
With significant growth on the horizon for
its Direct Fleet, DriveAtlas announced plans
to sign on 200 new owner operators by year’s
end.
This hiring is in response to a substantial
shipment volume increase in household moving
contracts, freight transportation, and logistics
services throughout 2014. In addition, the
company teamed up with one of the world’s
leading workforce mobility management companies,
Weichert Workforce Mobility, which
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ITJ
Herald
also requires the need for additional drivers.
The majority of the new fleet growth will
be in the Shuttle Fleet, a nationwide
drop and hook trailer delivery service
network.
In early 2012, Atlas took measures
to grow its owner operator based
Direct Fleet by 100 percent, which included
the establishment of the Shuttle
Fleet and significant growth of the Commercial
Truckload Division, a 100 percent notouch
truckload/less-than-truckload division.
The power-only Shuttle Fleet has continued to
grow over the past two years.
“This year, both Atlas headquarters and
many of our agencies are growing capacity by
leasing more owner operators than in years
past,” said Jack Griffin, president and COO of
Atlas World Group. “This capacity growth is a
testament to ongoing success in meeting
our customers’ logistical challenges
whether we are moving a family of
four across the country or transporting
store fixtures to many store locations
throughout the U.S. As we continue to
answer an increasing demand for our
services, the Direct Fleet divisions provide a
reliable foundation to supplement our overall
agent fleet.”
Any referrals should be made to the Atlas
recruiting department by calling (800) 525-
3029 or emailing jobs@driveatlas.com.
For more information on Atlas driving jobs,
visit http://www.driveatlas.com. •
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HUNTER’S
WORLD
How Do Hunting Calls Work?
By Cameron Abel
Hunting calls are a form of gadget commonly
used by hunters to make their hunt more
successful and productive. Even though the
idea behind them is simple and easy to do, you
still need to learn the fundamentals of using a
hunting call considering that it is more like a
musical instrument than merely a whistle.
These calls will require a decent amount of
practice to positively get the knack of. For a
hunting call to be effective, the hunter has to
produce the right sound for them to bring the
target closer and not frighten it away.
- Types of Hunting Calls
Generally there are several kinds of mimicking
calls. There are hunting calls that are
mass-produced and others that are artistically
handcrafted. However, all of them ultimately
serve the same purpose, which is to lure a
target close enough to the hunter to make the
shot. There are two main varieties of hunting
calls. The 1st type that work when air is blown
through and then secondly, electronic calls that
operate on push of a button.
Types of calls to use for your hunting purposes:
Hand calls
These sorts of hunting calls are held in your
hand, right up close to your mouth wherein
they are blown like a whistle to produce the
sound. These are the most
common type of hunting
calls on the grounds
that they are pretty
straightforward to use
and most don’t even
need an instruction guide. There are five major
elements that help in producing sound. The barrel
is the hollow tube whereby the hunter blows
in air. A hunting call must have a barrel if you
want to produce sound. Hold the barrel to your
mouth and simply blow like a normal whistle.
Differences in call and the sound can be made
in the varied ways in which you blow.
Box call
This is made from a rectangle-shaped hollow
box with somewhat arched sides
to work as sounding boards.
The top is covered by a
lid using a hinge
screw enabling
it to move back
and forth when producing
sound. It creates sound when its pieces
are rubbed together in a slide sort of motion
against the sides of the box. The more you
slide, the more effective your sound quality.
Diaphragm call
There are two types of diaphragm cells, interior
and exterior calls. An exterior diaphragm
call is comprised of a slice of latex
stretched over a plastic tube.
Hold the latex-end against
your mouth and blow. Interior
diaphragm fits very well
inside your mouth. Blow deep
through the mouthpiece as the
reeds face forward. Diaphragm calls
are normally put to use when hunting for game
birds like turkey and hen.
Electronic calls
More recently as technology has progressed
at replicating animal sounds and signals, electronic
calls are starting to become the more
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favored hunting calls used by many
hunters today. They are
made up with a push
button that allows it
to produce sound.
It utilizes sounds
saved from a computer
chip. All you
have to do is press
a key and a variety of sounds are produced.
Electronic calls are unique because they produce
different sort of sounds and may be easily
adjusted to suit the game or prey you are
targeting.
Hunting calls are definitely items that should
form part of your hunting gear. They are a lot
of fun just to use, are easy to carry and simple
to use … especially after a little practice. The
choice to use electronic or manual calls is really
up to you and comes down to your personal
preference.
The main factor to take note of is in matching
up the hunting call to the type of target you
seek.
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HUNTER’S
WORLD
History of the Hunting Knife
By James Neste
Knife-like tools have been used for over
two-and-a-half million years ago, since the
Oldowan’s. During the Stone Age,
hunting knives were made of
rock, bone, flint and obsidian.
As technology as evolved so has the construction
of the knife, with blades made out of materials
like bronze, copper, iron, steel, ceramics,
and now titanium. Throughout history, many
cultures have had their unique versions of the
knife, especially when using them in spiritual
and religious practices.
How Hunting Knives
are Used Today
As humankind’s first tool, knives were used
for everything, from protection and to hunting
for food. Hunting knives are still used with the
same intent as they were used millions of years
ago. However, today they are used primarily for
sport and hunting. As technology continues to
evolve so too will the construction of the knife.
-Types of Hunting Knives
There are two different types of knives, fixed
and folding blade knives. Most modern-day
knives follow either the fixed or folding blade
construction style, with various blade patterns
and styles that are popular at the time. Although
both types are characterized by their shared
sharp surface with the purpose of cutting.
Fixed Blade:
A blade that does not fold or slide, is nor-
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mally stronger due to the extension of the blade
into the handle, and lacks moving parts
Folding Blade:
A blade that connects to the handle through a
pivot, allowing the blade to fold into the handle.
Folding Blade knives are great for everyday
carry due to their compact design.
Conclusion
As our oldest tool, the knife has played a
pivotal role in humankind’s history. If you are
looking for a knife yourself, come check out our
selection of Hunting Knives for Sale.
Or if you would like to know more about
knives, knives in general, and helpful tips, then
check us out at http://www.yourhuntingknifesupply.com
for more information. •
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Em Way .........................................................20
SRT - Owner Operator ...................................17
Enterprise Truck Line....................................23
Star Freight ...................................................19
FedEx Ground ..................................................8
Summit Express .......................................38,39
Hermann Transportation...............................28
Swift .............................................................11
Interstate Distributor ......................................7
TMT ...............................................................15
Landstar ........................................................35
Trans Am .......................................................31
McCollisters ............................................26-27
Triple Crown ..................................................41
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