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Old 12-23-2008, 01:46 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by GasGuage View Post
Today I was motoring my way up to the grocery store when a tractor trailer rode up behind me and started riding up my tailpipe. At first I was a little annoyed, but thought about drafting. I've read the threads of the gains people experience while drafting trucks. How about the other way around? Is it possible to have a gain with a large truck directly following behind you? You see these NASCAR races with the driver in front being able to go faster when someone drafts behind him. What do you think?
If I was a state trooper and witnessed that,I'd arrest the driver,impound his rig,pull his CDL,and lock him up for a minimum of 72-hours,just to let him think about whether or not he really wanted to be a truck driver.--------- He might have just as well pointed a loaded pistol at your head.Regardless of any potential for fuel savings ( which I would consider dubious ) his act was sociopathic.Very,very,dangerous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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