SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

SRAC UPDATE
Hey everyone
On June 16th 2013 the SRAC had a conference call to discuss several issues
In attendance were the 7 division SRAC members and the following people representing NHRA.
Dave Mohn,Bob Lang,Glen Gray and Josh Peterson
As you have probably noticed recently NHRA has made a great effort to be more sensitive to the Sportsman racers. With the attendance and interaction in our meeting by Josh and Glen show they are very concerned with our issues and how to improve Sportsman racing. With the National event schedule change and the NEW parade of Sportsman Champion before the PRO finals they are headed in a very positive direction for the Sportsman.
The first topic of discussion was the wheelie bar notches for the Stock and regular Super Stock cars. After input from all of the members a vote by divisions showed a unanimous yes to allow the notches much like the rule in GT. NHRA took it under advisement and will make a decision very soon hopefully before Indy .
A good portion of the meeting was about the Fines and Penalties related to technical violations and racers conduct. The substance abuse part of the policy will remain as should at ZERO tolerance. All of the SRAC members were concerned that the fines were too much. Glen and Josh was very interested in the councils input and how we could help them come up with a more fair formula to calculate fines and suspensions for the Sportsman verses the Pro’s. Glen shared with use that when he was at INDY Car they never suspended racers they just fined them and took points. I think there was some agreement that the Sportsman process should be different than the Pro’s. Again NHRA accepted our input as constructive and will take it under advisement going forward.
There were a few other questions as follows.
Extending expire dates for Seat belts to 3 years. This is controlled by SFI and probably no changes can be made but they will check.
Aftermarket direct replacement radiators in Stock. This will be considered and they will let us know.
Factory shootout weight breaks will be evaluated for next year with the intent to have better parity between car brands and combinations.
Evaluate AHFS for a mineshaft conditions policy much like the Comp policy will be considered and they will let us know.
NHRA is accepting ideas for rules changes for next year. This is another effort by them to make the Sport better for the Sportsman Racers. Please feel free to email your ideas to Bruce @bbachelder@nhra.com and copy me if you wish.
This email is intended for this group, of ACTIVE NHRA Stock and Super Stock racers so please do not post it on any bulletin boards or public or social media sites.
As always please let me know if there is any questions or I can help with anything.
Thanks
Mike Crutchfield
Division 2 Stock/Super Stock SRAC member



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Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

Mike :
Thanks for speaking up for the Stock and Super Stock Racers. :o

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

Thanks! But why was this posted here when Mike specifically asked that it not be? See last line.

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

Same thing I was thinking.
Chuck

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

We've got an excellent SRAC rep in Mike Crutchfield, and he is doing his best for us. The least we can do is respect his request and NOT POST THE UPDATES ON THE FORUM.

Mike obviously has a reason for this, and if we don't respect that we might lose a very respected voice for us sportsman racers.

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

You will not find a more ardent supporter of the job that Mike is doing than Jim Wahl. Jim either made a simple mistake or had the express permission of Mike to post it here. I'm sure will enlighten everyone when he jumps back on the forum.

Think Mike does a fantastic job, also bet he doesn't need input from 1320racer or a bunch of anonymous class racer wanne-be's.

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

You're right about the last part for sure

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

If Mike say "Hey Everyone", and it is not posted on here, who is he talking to and where? How are we supposed to find out what is going on.? Just asking. Dyno

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

When Mike says "Hey everyone" he is talking to current stock and superstock racers.

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

I have Mike's permission as well as Ken's to post this for all of us racers to see. It seems as if none of the other SRAC members wish to let you guys know what is going on. Mike does! Jim


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Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

What Mike means is that he doesn't want this posted at Dragzine, Racing Junk, Hot Rod Magazine etc. I have posted every update he has written here and I will continue to do so until Mike tells me to stop. Jim


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Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

I appreciate the heads up. Have to wonder, why other SRAC officers who are our representatives, hesitate to inform their members?

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

Good question Jeff. We here in D2 are very lucky to have Mike working for us! Jim


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Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

It would be nice to see the complete head count on these conference calls.

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

Mike does a great job keeping us informed and in his email he mentioned that all 7 reps were in attendence as far as stock/super stock. During the time that the srac has been orginized, I have never seen one thing mentioned about whats happening or being discussed with the super classes with the exception of the hand brake for dragsters. In div 2 we are lucky to have Mike because he keeps us informed, not so lucky as far as representation for the super classes.
Chuck

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

Any news on the radiator question? SRAC stock/SS meeting coming up...

Tech guys at St. Louis new nothing of even a proposal to allow aftermarket radiators...

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

I always get an update from Kent Hanley in Division 1.

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

I heard there was talk at indy about changing the rule on piston rings?Tom

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

Tethered?

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

Jeff, what does tethered have to do with pistons rings? I thought tethered was about header collectors. Tom

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

C'mon Tom, he's making a funny!

Re: SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield 7/17/13
 

x2 - always!!!