Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin (Post 675644)

I'm hearing some rumors that this had more to do with certain racers burning NHRA's ear about banning them and not a safety issue at all.

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY (Post 675647)

Not rumors Jim, facts….Charley Downing is getting to the bottom of it ..LOL.!!

Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin (Post 675644)

Doesn't that mixed signal response from NHRA indicate that there is more to this than the 'safety issue' that initially was used as a basis for the change? Why would you start talking about the function of blinders as it relates to racing if the reason for the change was purely for pit safety? I'm hearing some rumors that this had more to do with certain racers burning NHRA's ear about banning them and not a safety issue at all. I still go back to my previous question, if there was a pit incident, someone on this site must have knowledge of it?

Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin (Post 675649)

Actually, I heard one specific name...

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich (Post 675524)

Both of my G-Force helmets have those stripes across the top of the shield. I also use those helmets to ride my Harleys. I can simply tilt my head forward if the sun happens to be too bright. Now that's illegal? Seriously? Just for fun, someone should threaten to sue NHRA for forcing them to remove a factory installed safety device from a required piece of safety equipment.





Stupidity such as that is EXACTLY what I knew would come from this rule. It's pretty funny, actually, that this rule is a "safety" issue, but "ONLY" in 1-2 classes. ROFLMFAO.





And then, when people start trying to get others a DQ, starting arguments and fights, it'll be worse than Saturday night at the podunk race track.




How sad that a supposedly relatively adult sport among friends is degenerating to such a childish level.

Originally Posted by Barry Polley (Post 675685)

After taking with great racer/ friend today. If there are racers crying about a few winning with a blinder , guess what? They will still win because they are better racers. All you did was pizz them off. Careful what you wish for….

Originally Posted by Brett C (Post 675692)

Why are people beating around the bush on this deal?
If you know, spit it out!
Otherwise, it’s just a bunch of complaining.

Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin (Post 675724)

If the person that was responsible for this is so proud of what he accomplished, maybe he should get on here and try to justify his actions. Seems like this was just a slimy way of trying to improve his odds against some of the other national caliber racers.

Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin (Post 675724)

If the person that was responsible for this is so proud of what he accomplished, maybe he should get on here and try to justify his actions. Seems like this was just a slimy way of trying to improve his odds against some of the other national caliber racers.

Originally Posted by 442OLDS (Post 675739)

I find it awfully hard to believe that ONE person has enough power to make policy changes for NHRA.
If he or she does, maybe they need to run for President in 2024.

Originally Posted by 442OLDS (Post 675739)

I find it awfully hard to believe that ONE person has enough power to make policy changes for NHRA.
If he or she does, maybe they need to run for President in 2024.

Originally Posted by HR9121 (Post 675764)

I bet it was Bubski! 🤣

Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin (Post 675744)

You can believe it or not, it happened.

Originally Posted by joe176 (Post 675807)

It's like Joe Biden is running NHRA !!!!! Bahahahahahaha

Originally Posted by Jeff Stout (Post 675810)

The 6 inch minimum numbers and letters on the front windshield are a blind spot when driving in the pits. NHRA, how are u addressing that dangerous problem?

Originally Posted by Herbie Null (Post 675809)

You got that right Joe! We have to remember the woke racers need help. Once you start trying to change the rules to suit a few, you end up with a first class **** show! He only beat me because he used a blinder haha, lmao! Well cup cake, you can to if you chose 2. But it’s a safety issue lol

Originally Posted by joe176 (Post 675819)

So the change was made because of a safety issue in the pits ... now a racer is asked to remove the factory decal across the top of his visor ???

How many of us actually drive to and from your trailer with your helmet on????

Something SHADY is going on !!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by bubski (Post 675803)

HAHAHAHA !!!! Maybe agent 86 and agent 99 who know who's the double agent between CONTROL n KAOS would like to get rid of the "cone of silence" Believe you me !! If Bubski were to be involved in any rule process this would've been taking care of years ago !! Along with all the other 'bracket racing aids" and the ridiculous system that now is giving you "personal index" That's right !! Ridiculous HP spreads on the same engine in different years and or body styles and transmission type !! Begging for enhancements and HP reductions for the same engine in a different body I guess its anything goes to DUCK that heads up that so many tout as CLASS RACING ?? Cheers !!

Originally Posted by Larry Hill (Post 675830)

Just speaking for myself. How will removing the blinder affect the racer that has be using it. Will they be late from the hypnotic effect of watching the lights come down or will they red light more for whatever reason?

Of the two Class racers in our county neither one of us requested a rule change.

Originally Posted by 442OLDS (Post 675813)

You might want to check that rule.It has changed over the last few years.

Originally Posted by Charley Downing (Post 675853)

I will go out on a Lamb like Sean said and agree with his post. My bad I mean limb. Sorry for the bad spelling