Originally Posted by slow dragster (Post 169801)

Parachutes must have their own independent mounting with sleeved 3/8 inch
minimum steel bolts or steel pins required for all applications. Shroud line(s) mounting
brackets must be constructed of minimum .090-inch steel. Safety pins must be
red flagged and removed prior to burnout. The use of ball-lock pins for parachute
mounting prohibited. See Class Requirements regarding use of two parachutes. Such
applications require separate shroud-line mounting points for each parachute system.

This is the amended version as of Feb 8th 2010.

The way I read it a 3/8 steel bolt with a sleeve is the minimum size. It says nothing about using a larger bolt. The bolt must be steel. .090 is the thickness of your welded brace the bolt runs through.

The older rule prior to the amendment would have affected hundreds if not thousands of race cars.

Originally Posted by Joe Pinkston (Post 169451)

Here is what was posted by the S/C racer on another message board.


"Any of you guys ever heard of this deal?

We bought tech cards today for the LODRS Div 2 event and got a form we are SUPPOSED TO SIGN before we can race that deals with oil and hazardous materials disposal.

Basically, there is NO DISPOSAL available at event so if you drain your oil you have to take it back on the highways with you, no brake cleaner or carb cleaner cans can be thrown away, etc, etc, you have to keep them in your posession.


To quote the form we got: This is a short version:
"There will be a $1000.00 fine for violation of these rules". "Any breaking of these rules will result in prosecution to the fullest extent of the LAW".

Then above the signature line it says:

"I have read, understand and agree to the above"

Another "Welcome Wagon Treat from NHRA or what?"

My attorney says do not sign it. It creates several serious personal liability issues. One example: What if someone throws a empty oil bottle or Brake Cleaner can in the garbage can next to my trailer. The NHRA trash inspectors find it and say it must be mine. NOW WHAT? I say it isn't they say it is, I get fined $1000 and where does the appeal process start.

What if the EPA finds a large amount of oil spilled on the ground and can't prove who did it; does everyone who signed the form become partially responsible??"



Like I said, he has not responded yet with the answer stating that he did sign the form or not.




Hey Dan Moore, you're #1. :D

RIP Mark Graham

Originally Posted by R&S Motorsports (Post 169881)

So is the .090 the same for CM or MS, If you use a slip tube do they count the thickness of both tubes, or do they want a sleeve inside of the slip tube???? this is quite vague does anyone really know??

Originally Posted by Kent Hanley (Post 169895)

I wonder what happens if you oil the track down or have a tranny leak ?