Diapers are mandatory

Stick Racing · 02-01-2011, 07:26 PM

According to Maple Grove's website, diapers will be required in 2012. Indy's million dollar race also require and I have heard they require on all races in 2011.

Did I miss an announcement by NHRA or are the tracks taking it upon themselves (with some encouragement) to force the racers to make yet another investment?

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Andy Stone 1102 A/S 1112 SS/C

Ed Fernandez · 02-01-2011, 07:35 PM

Andy,it was only a matter of time.Now let's see if the diaper manufacturers are going to
stand behind their products if a sportsman car dumps oil out of the diaper on the track.
I think they would be partially liable,as long as the fluid got past the diaper.A radiator,
trans leak or hose leak outside of the diaper wouldn't be their responsibility.
How about it Dennis?

Still kinder and gentler.

Tom Goldman · 02-01-2011, 07:50 PM

Quite a few bracket tracks have been requiring , or offering incentives for ET racer to use diapers.
Not a big deal on a dragster or tube frame car, and I can personally attest to the fact that they work. ...Not a drop of oil or parts with a hole in the pan big enough for your fist to go thru.

Bill Belden · 02-01-2011, 08:06 PM

9.99 or quicker gets the diapers in 2012

Bryan Worner · 02-01-2011, 08:09 PM

I guess I'll slow my car down so it doesn't run quicker than 10.0 then!!! And won't be racing at Maple Grove!!

Ed Wright · 02-01-2011, 08:13 PM

Makes me glad this is probably my last year. If not I'll damn sure run a class where they aren't required. Considered dropping a class this year to avoide flex plate shields. Is anybody really blowing up SFI flex plates? Seriously?

Chad Rhodes · 02-01-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Makes me glad this is probably my last year. If not I'll damn sure run a class where they aren't required. Considered dropping a class this year to avoide flex plate shields. Is anybody really blowing up SFI flex plates? Seriously?

As for flexplates I can say this. We blew a motor up at memphis a few years ago and it kicked the back portion of the cam out the back of the block. Bent the converter bolts and ears, but aside from an impact mark from the cam the flexplate was fine, albeit a bit warped.

Michael Beard · 02-01-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Makes me glad this is probably my last year. If not I'll damn sure run a class where they aren't required. Considered dropping a class this year to avoide flex plate shields. Is anybody really blowing up SFI flex plates? Seriously?

I bought a CSR SuperShield I think its called, for the Volare... transmission and flexplate shield all in one, and its supposed to fit well under stock floors. Not required to have the flexplate shield, but I'm not replacing a blanket every two years.

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 02-01-2011, 10:29 PM

what about the trans, or rear ends? we blew a trans in Atlanta 2yrs ago, a diaper wouldnt have done anything for us.. I guess there will be diapers for the whole undercarriage of the car soon....

I ask dad everyday now why do we class race...lol

Chad Rhodes · 02-01-2011, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen & Horace Johnson

what about the trans, or rear ends? we blew a trans in Atlanta 2yrs ago, a diaper wouldnt have done anything for us.. I guess there will be diapers for the whole undercarriage of the car soon....

I ask dad everyday now why do we class race...lol

its in your blood, same as me. we got it honest

02-01-2011, 07:26 PM	#1
Stick Racing Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 169 Likes: 4 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Diapers are mandatory According to Maple Grove's website, diapers will be required in 2012. Indy's million dollar race also require and I have heard they require on all races in 2011. Did I miss an announcement by NHRA or are the tracks taking it upon themselves (with some encouragement) to force the racers to make yet another investment? _________________________________ Andy Stone 1102 A/S 1112 SS/C

02-01-2011, 07:35 PM	#2
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Diapers are mandatory Andy,it was only a matter of time.Now let's see if the diaper manufacturers are going to stand behind their products if a sportsman car dumps oil out of the diaper on the track. I think they would be partially liable,as long as the fluid got past the diaper.A radiator, trans leak or hose leak outside of the diaper wouldn't be their responsibility. How about it Dennis? Still kinder and gentler. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

02-01-2011, 07:50 PM	#3
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,438 Likes: 786 Liked 703 Times in 206 Posts	Re: Diapers are mandatory Quite a few bracket tracks have been requiring , or offering incentives for ET racer to use diapers. Not a big deal on a dragster or tube frame car, and I can personally attest to the fact that they work. ...Not a drop of oil or parts with a hole in the pan big enough for your fist to go thru. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

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Bill Belden Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 241 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Diapers are mandatory 9.99 or quicker gets the diapers in 2012 __________________ Bill Belden Retired Stock Eliminator [emailSTK1100@comcast.net[/email]

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Bryan Worner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duncannon, PA Posts: 802 Likes: 117 Liked 410 Times in 66 Posts	Re: Diapers are mandatory I guess I'll slow my car down so it doesn't run quicker than 10.0 then!!! And won't be racing at Maple Grove!!

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Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Diapers are mandatory Makes me glad this is probably my last year. If not I'll damn sure run a class where they aren't required. Considered dropping a class this year to avoide flex plate shields. Is anybody really blowing up SFI flex plates? Seriously? __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

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Stephen & Horace Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 951 Likes: 325 Liked 151 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Diapers are mandatory what about the trans, or rear ends? we blew a trans in Atlanta 2yrs ago, a diaper wouldnt have done anything for us.. I guess there will be diapers for the whole undercarriage of the car soon.... I ask dad everyday now why do we class race...lol __________________ Stephen Johnson #2162 Horace Johnson #2167 SS/D 427 Ford Fairlane NHRA-IHRA