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Old 05-28-2014, 10:49 AM   #22
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Default Re: All racers please read this reminder!

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Originally Posted by Run to Rund View Post
NHRA has apparently also decreed that electrons flow from the cathode to the anode, and therefore the shutoff switch is on the + side. The laws of physics and common sense do not apply at NHRA races.
Actually, this makes sense in a race car. If the cut-off were on the ground side and metal contacted that terminal or wire in a wreck, the circuit would be complete and current would flow to all the engine electronics and fuel pump. Cut the positive and current to the systems is stopped.

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