Tether Update

CBS · 12-05-2013, 11:05 AM

from NHRA

Just a quick update to the collector tether rule….

• All racers will need to purchase an NHRA-accepted unit or weld the collector to suffice the rule.
• Only those mass producing tether units will be allowed to submit said unit for approval to get on the NHRA-accepted list.
• At least one, possible two companies will be posting contingency for their collector tether product.

Any questions, contact NHRA Tech.

Rock..

Rick Bailey · 12-05-2013, 06:24 PM

CBS,

Just my opinion, and a quote from another post.

Damn Bob ! ........ easy there ! .........

Jok, its the principle ...... How do I get NHRA approval/acceptance on my vinyl lettering , so racers "Have to buy from me !!!!!

My son and I can build complete race cars ...... but we can't make a freeking teather !

Give me a break !

Happy Thanksgiving

Im not against some sort of teather/retainer devise as I've seen it happen and a friend got hurt pretty bad ....... I just don't like how NHRA is handling it .

They could set a guideline where a racer could make their own .... and then allow the techs be the judge.............

Thanks Rock !

Maverick · 12-05-2013, 08:43 PM

Just wondering how many people are using helmet teathers, and which one do you think are the best and why?

DIAPERMAN · 12-05-2013, 09:54 PM

Rock Lokar and Collector teather are posting Div contengancy

Bill Baer · 12-05-2013, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Bailey

CBS,

Just my opinion, and a quote from another post.

Damn Bob ! ........ easy there ! .........

Jok, its the principle ...... How do I get NHRA approval/acceptance on my vinyl lettering , so racers "Have to buy from me !!!!!

My son and I can build complete race cars ...... but we can't make a freeking teather !

Give me a break !

Happy Thanksgiving

Im not against some sort of teather/retainer devise as I've seen it happen and a friend got hurt pretty bad ....... I just don't like how NHRA is handling it .

They could set a guideline where a racer could make their own .... and then allow the techs be the judge.............

Thanks Rock !

Well you could contact them and inquire what I would cost to become a contingency sponsor! LOL

HolcombS/G155G · 12-06-2013, 09:37 AM

I understand the rule but don't. Guys like myself who do regular maintenance and check things over between races have to take up for those who don't and buy the tethers. My dragster headers have mounting tabs on all for primaries where the collector bolts up w/ stainless hardware w/ nylon inserted lock nuts. The parts to make these kits are 10-20 bucks if that and the companies are making 1000% on the mark up.

jmcarter · 12-06-2013, 10:35 AM

Mark Lelchook's new approved tethers are by far the simplest solution. No sense ranting any more...it's done.

sst7250 · 12-06-2013, 12:05 PM

I find it interesting that the Performance Welding ones are no more than what most of us already have. A wedled tab with a nut and bolt. Only difference being they use a wire rope between the mounting points. Dont understand how it is any better than what 99.9% of us already have....Just saying Mark is a good guy and makes great stuff for sure, just find this design a bit curious.

RacingRicki · 12-06-2013, 05:16 PM

I thought the whole idea of the tether was to have a foolproof system that would not degrade over time like broken welds/bolts on the tabs that most of us already have on our collectors. Now they are approving welded tabs that any of us can weld on to our headers. I thought I understood the purpose of the rule but now I'm a little fuzzy.

Rick Bailey · 12-07-2013, 11:45 AM

Ricki, I'm like you this makes no sense to me . To add more tabs ???

The BEST thing I have seen to date was a fellow racer posted on DDR was a picture of his headers on his dragster. What he had done was to install one button head bolt into each of the tubes with a nut on the inside ....... therefore the collector can be changed or what ever.... Just short of welding , I can't see any more of a positive way to secure...... If one loses a collector with this, he's got bigger problems

To add, this guy had the headers/collectors polished or chromed and the the buttons heads blend in and looked great

The most positive way ....... for less than 10 bucks .........

Give me a break !

Rick

12-05-2013, 11:05 AM	#1
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Tether Update from NHRA Just a quick update to the collector tether rule…. • All racers will need to purchase an NHRA-accepted unit or weld the collector to suffice the rule. • Only those mass producing tether units will be allowed to submit said unit for approval to get on the NHRA-accepted list. • At least one, possible two companies will be posting contingency for their collector tether product. Any questions, contact NHRA Tech. Rock..

12-05-2013, 06:24 PM	#2
Rick Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 502 Likes: 5 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Tether Update CBS, Just my opinion, and a quote from another post. Damn Bob ! ........ easy there ! ......... Jok, its the principle ...... How do I get NHRA approval/acceptance on my vinyl lettering , so racers "Have to buy from me !!!!! My son and I can build complete race cars ...... but we can't make a freeking teather ! Give me a break ! Happy Thanksgiving Im not against some sort of teather/retainer devise as I've seen it happen and a friend got hurt pretty bad ....... I just don't like how NHRA is handling it . They could set a guideline where a racer could make their own .... and then allow the techs be the judge............. Thanks Rock ! __________________ Rick Bailey 3439 SC

12-05-2013, 08:43 PM	#3
Maverick Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 297 Likes: 2 Liked 33 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Tether Update Just wondering how many people are using helmet teathers, and which one do you think are the best and why?

12-05-2013, 09:54 PM	#4
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Tether Update Rock Lokar and Collector teather are posting Div contengancy

12-06-2013, 09:37 AM	#6
HolcombS/G155G Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Dover PA Posts: 47 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tether Update I understand the rule but don't. Guys like myself who do regular maintenance and check things over between races have to take up for those who don't and buy the tethers. My dragster headers have mounting tabs on all for primaries where the collector bolts up w/ stainless hardware w/ nylon inserted lock nuts. The parts to make these kits are 10-20 bucks if that and the companies are making 1000% on the mark up. __________________ DIV 1 Super Gas/Comp Newbie 2001 S/G Camaro, vfn bodied, all alum 430 SBC 2004 S/C Ed Quay XL 4 link dragster, 565 BBC

12-06-2013, 10:35 AM	#7
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,273 Likes: 2,309 Liked 3,099 Times in 954 Posts	Re: Tether Update Mark Lelchook's new approved tethers are by far the simplest solution. No sense ranting any more...it's done. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

12-06-2013, 12:05 PM	#8
sst7250 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 184 Likes: 9 Liked 45 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Tether Update I find it interesting that the Performance Welding ones are no more than what most of us already have. A wedled tab with a nut and bolt. Only difference being they use a wire rope between the mounting points. Dont understand how it is any better than what 99.9% of us already have....Just saying Mark is a good guy and makes great stuff for sure, just find this design a bit curious.

12-06-2013, 05:16 PM	#9
RacingRicki Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 106 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tether Update I thought the whole idea of the tether was to have a foolproof system that would not degrade over time like broken welds/bolts on the tabs that most of us already have on our collectors. Now they are approving welded tabs that any of us can weld on to our headers. I thought I understood the purpose of the rule but now I'm a little fuzzy. __________________ RacingRicki

12-07-2013, 11:45 AM	#10
Rick Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 502 Likes: 5 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Tether Update Ricki, I'm like you this makes no sense to me . To add more tabs ??? The BEST thing I have seen to date was a fellow racer posted on DDR was a picture of his headers on his dragster. What he had done was to install one button head bolt into each of the tubes with a nut on the inside ....... therefore the collector can be changed or what ever.... Just short of welding , I can't see any more of a positive way to secure...... If one loses a collector with this, he's got bigger problems To add, this guy had the headers/collectors polished or chromed and the the buttons heads blend in and looked great The most positive way ....... for less than 10 bucks ......... Give me a break ! Rick Attached Thumbnails __________________ Rick Bailey 3439 SC Last edited by Rick Bailey; 12-08-2013 at 07:23 PM. Reason: add pic