[Stewart Way]

Racers are an interesting group. But like most folks, if you have 3 people you have 3 opinions. Back when I started working for NHRA in 1970 a lot of the tech stuff was left up to the official. People complained because so and so accepted this last month and now you won't. We still have that with the so called east coast/west coast rules. The seat belt rule and mentioned helmet rule took the subjectivity out of the rules and made it black and white. Some complained about the subjectivity and some now complain about the black and white. You can't please everyone. Do I feel good about replacing seemingly good belts, helmets and other past date parts, Heck no. But I wouldn't feel good getting to the track with what I thought was a good set of belts, helmet or whatever and be told to change them before I can race either, like used to happen.
I just want to get to the track again.