[Evan Smith]

Woody,

I agree with that 100%. There should be a standard system of halting a runaway car that is tested and works. This system should be in place at all NHRA tracks. A remote car can be used for testing at an actual track or test facility. No doubt, the NHRA should invest in developing and testing a suitable system. It seems like when cars hit the sand trap with some speed scrubbed they come to a stop with minimal damage, yet when they go in at full speed they get launched. Look at Force's crash years ago, Del Worsham, etc. Most systems, even the basic net, can be about $5,000, and I'm sure most racers would kick in to any track that doesn't have one.

If the nets on a carrier can stop a multi-ton aircraft at speed, we should be able to stop a run-away racecar in a reasonable manner. Unfortunately, like in most forms of racing, it takes a death before safety takes a huge stride forward.

Evan