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Mike Crutchfield · 04-04-2010, 01:54 PM

Stock is the oldest sportsman class with SS probably a close second and the basic rules have been in place for a very long time. To ask a class to change from those rules in an instant and start cutting and moving steering and crossmembers and frame rails, headers and what ever else some of the cars will have to do to allow for a retention devices in not productive or good for the future of NHRA Drag Racing in this economy.
I'll be the first to say we could use extra safety devises on all classes but at what price would we have to pay for this rule to be put into effect this soon. This should not be a hasty decision and much research needs to be done before any rule is considered so not to leave anyone out of racing. This is not to say if you can put one on you should go for it.

NHRA has been good enough to ask for input from Stock and Super Stock CAR OWNERS only.
They are engaging in the first part of the research nessesary to be able to discuss the issue intelligently. If you want to share your difficulties of the application of these devises on your car I urge you to do so VERY SOON by emailing Bob Lang and copy your Div. SRAC member. Please include your car numbers and type and year of car and engine combination. Pictures will be very helpful.
This is a very serious matter for some to comply with and you should be heard from.

Thanks
Mike Crutchfield
D2 S/SS SRAC Member

04-04-2010, 01:54 PM	#7
Mike Crutchfield Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 84 Likes: 3 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: oil retention devices Stock is the oldest sportsman class with SS probably a close second and the basic rules have been in place for a very long time. To ask a class to change from those rules in an instant and start cutting and moving steering and crossmembers and frame rails, headers and what ever else some of the cars will have to do to allow for a retention devices in not productive or good for the future of NHRA Drag Racing in this economy. I'll be the first to say we could use extra safety devises on all classes but at what price would we have to pay for this rule to be put into effect this soon. This should not be a hasty decision and much research needs to be done before any rule is considered so not to leave anyone out of racing. This is not to say if you can put one on you should go for it. NHRA has been good enough to ask for input from Stock and Super Stock CAR OWNERS only. They are engaging in the first part of the research nessesary to be able to discuss the issue intelligently. If you want to share your difficulties of the application of these devises on your car I urge you to do so VERY SOON by emailing Bob Lang and copy your Div. SRAC member. Please include your car numbers and type and year of car and engine combination. Pictures will be very helpful. This is a very serious matter for some to comply with and you should be heard from. Thanks Mike Crutchfield D2 S/SS SRAC Member