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Jim Caughlin · 08-21-2014, 12:15 PM

Probably not the right section for this discussion as this is more of a dragster issue but as it's already started, all the padding in the world isn't going to help when the belts are loose. It is common for the dragster guys to intentionally leave their belts loose so they can get their head outside the cage to better judge the finish line. Go up to top end some time during eliminations and you will regularly see drivers leaned forward with their helmets way past the front hoop. If you put the big pad in place and restrict the driver view even more, I bet they will be leaving the belts looser yet. Not remotely saying it's OK, just good luck on policing this issue, no one thinks they are going to crash and everyone want an advantage when it comes to winning.

08-21-2014, 12:15 PM	#3
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 685 Likes: 82 Liked 805 Times in 245 Posts	Re: Funny Car Cage...Safe or not? Probably not the right section for this discussion as this is more of a dragster issue but as it's already started, all the padding in the world isn't going to help when the belts are loose. It is common for the dragster guys to intentionally leave their belts loose so they can get their head outside the cage to better judge the finish line. Go up to top end some time during eliminations and you will regularly see drivers leaned forward with their helmets way past the front hoop. If you put the big pad in place and restrict the driver view even more, I bet they will be leaving the belts looser yet. Not remotely saying it's OK, just good luck on policing this issue, no one thinks they are going to crash and everyone want an advantage when it comes to winning.