Blinder??

MEXJOE · 08-11-2011, 01:22 PM

How many use a blinder?
What is the best set-up for one?

On your helmet ?
Sun visor????
Windshield??

How fast /or/ slow of a car can use one?
Thanks!
Glen DeMenge

MEXJOE · 08-12-2011, 09:45 AM

Did I say something wrong??

Robert Simpson · 08-12-2011, 01:38 PM

I don't believe that you said anything wrong. I for one do not have one, I am considering trying it. I have done allot of research on the subject and I have come up with explanations of focus, lights "bleeding" together etc. On one of the bracket web sites "This is bracket racing" there are several explanations on when and how blinders are used. I believe it is totally the racers choice. I do believe that it has to do with how well your car leaves, how well you "react" to a light coming on etc. I have seen blinders block the top bulb, one side of the tree entirely, I have seen hand held blinders also. But, in NHRA stock and super stock you can not have a blinder in the windshield aka "Tape". But you can have a proper one attached to the sunviser etc. I know this does not give you a answer to your question. But there are others out here asking the same question.

Robert

gmonde · 08-13-2011, 10:55 AM

i have tried the helmet and one attached to the visor frame that just blocks two of the three yellow bulbs leaving the you to see the prestage bulbs,,your concetration has to be the best ,if your racing a slower car it can be a challenge to cut a good light because your waiting so long to see the yellow bulb it results in a late reaction time ,,the helmet deal is not easy as well because of keeping your head dead still while blocking the tree with out showing the second bulb allowing to see it while the tree drops ,,i have been good in cutting lights with a blinder and also have been real late as well

whats the reason?? going red or looking to better reaction ? also i run a two step off the foot brake ,i have to see way too much third yellow not to go red thats one of the reasons i tried the blinder gmonde

chevy620 · 08-16-2011, 12:40 AM

Blinder off visor mount, block one side with side flap so I cannot see the other car move. No matter how hard I tried my periphial vision always caught the other car if I was faster and it was evident on reaction times.

I tried a towel hanging down on side glass this week if I was in right lane...loved it. .019. .010. .021 the three times I used it in eliminaitons.

Now I have to try to get some velcro on the headliner and use it on my right side when I am in the left lane.

If you run at night, put a couple amber side marker lamps on back side of blinder to wash out the flash from the other ambers, it was major difference in our car.

Couldn't block the middle, car just wasn't quick enough (or I wasn't) to run just off bottom flash.

It's worth a try but it will take a while so don't give up until you have tried it 10 or 12 runs.

Good luck.

Jok

Ed Wright · 08-16-2011, 08:00 AM

The slow guys that always leave first will tell you to focus and you won't see the other car move. LOL

74fb461 · 08-30-2016, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by gmonde

whats the reason?? going red or looking to better reaction ? also i run a two step off the foot brake ,i have to see way too much third yellow not to go red thats one of the reasons i tried the blinder gmonde

This is my problem right now, If I leave where i want to at 3100 on the fb using the 2 step, I have to wait too long on 3rd and end up real late or red. If I go down to 2-2300 its much better ,but the car is slower coming out etc. I was thinking of trying a blinder to block out just my 2 bulbs and my opponents whole tree other then his stage and pre stage so i know hes in.

Jim Kaekel · 08-31-2016, 02:42 PM

I've found that distraction can definitely be a problem if you wear an open face helmet. I was surprised when I switched to a full face model how much it helped by blocking out peripheral vision.

Robert Simpson · 09-01-2016, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 74fb461

This is my problem right now, If I leave where i want to at 3100 on the fb using the 2 step, I have to wait too long on 3rd and end up real late or red. If I go down to 2-2300 its much better ,but the car is slower coming out etc. I was thinking of trying a blinder to block out just my 2 bulbs and my opponents whole tree other then his stage and pre stage so i know hes in.

I say bring the car to you. If you are more comfortable at 2300 then stay there. I mean that you feel comfortable on the tree (your spot). Now if at the lower RPM bring the car around to you, adjust tire pressure and staging procedure to dial it in, if not up the RPM a little at a time.

If you are the quicker car and want to "block" out distractions, make your blinder larger and bring it closer to you. Make a blinder that had a up and down slot in it, to block the other side of the tree and some of your porifial past the tree. Just a thought.

FireSale · 09-01-2016, 08:04 PM

Pacific Raceways out here in Washington runs due West and late elimination starts can be brutal. I hung a cheap amber plastic visor from my roll cage window bar and ran velcro strips across it. Cut another piece of plastic and painted it flat black with the other part of the velcro on the back. I can move or flip it as needed with one hand.

Make me quicker? No. Keep me out of the wall? Yes.

Dale

08-11-2011, 01:22 PM	#1
MEXJOE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nhranumbers.com Posts: 875 Likes: 137 Liked 165 Times in 51 Posts	Blinder?? How many use a blinder? What is the best set-up for one? On your helmet ? Sun visor???? Windshield?? How fast /or/ slow of a car can use one? Thanks! Glen DeMenge

08-12-2011, 09:45 AM	#2
MEXJOE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nhranumbers.com Posts: 875 Likes: 137 Liked 165 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Blinder?? Did I say something wrong??

08-12-2011, 01:38 PM	#3
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 808 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Blinder?? I don't believe that you said anything wrong. I for one do not have one, I am considering trying it. I have done allot of research on the subject and I have come up with explanations of focus, lights "bleeding" together etc. On one of the bracket web sites "This is bracket racing" there are several explanations on when and how blinders are used. I believe it is totally the racers choice. I do believe that it has to do with how well your car leaves, how well you "react" to a light coming on etc. I have seen blinders block the top bulb, one side of the tree entirely, I have seen hand held blinders also. But, in NHRA stock and super stock you can not have a blinder in the windshield aka "Tape". But you can have a proper one attached to the sunviser etc. I know this does not give you a answer to your question. But there are others out here asking the same question. Robert

08-13-2011, 10:55 AM	#4
gmonde Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 615 Likes: 56 Liked 165 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Blinder?? i have tried the helmet and one attached to the visor frame that just blocks two of the three yellow bulbs leaving the you to see the prestage bulbs,,your concetration has to be the best ,if your racing a slower car it can be a challenge to cut a good light because your waiting so long to see the yellow bulb it results in a late reaction time ,,the helmet deal is not easy as well because of keeping your head dead still while blocking the tree with out showing the second bulb allowing to see it while the tree drops ,,i have been good in cutting lights with a blinder and also have been real late as well whats the reason?? going red or looking to better reaction ? also i run a two step off the foot brake ,i have to see way too much third yellow not to go red thats one of the reasons i tried the blinder gmonde

08-16-2011, 12:40 AM	#5
chevy620 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 188 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Blinder?? Blinder off visor mount, block one side with side flap so I cannot see the other car move. No matter how hard I tried my periphial vision always caught the other car if I was faster and it was evident on reaction times. I tried a towel hanging down on side glass this week if I was in right lane...loved it. .019. .010. .021 the three times I used it in eliminaitons. Now I have to try to get some velcro on the headliner and use it on my right side when I am in the left lane. If you run at night, put a couple amber side marker lamps on back side of blinder to wash out the flash from the other ambers, it was major difference in our car. Couldn't block the middle, car just wasn't quick enough (or I wasn't) to run just off bottom flash. It's worth a try but it will take a while so don't give up until you have tried it 10 or 12 runs. Good luck. Jok

08-16-2011, 08:00 AM	#6
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Blinder?? The slow guys that always leave first will tell you to focus and you won't see the other car move. LOL __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

08-31-2016, 02:42 PM	#8
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,229 Likes: 133 Liked 535 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Blinder?? I've found that distraction can definitely be a problem if you wear an open face helmet. I was surprised when I switched to a full face model how much it helped by blocking out peripheral vision. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

09-01-2016, 08:04 PM	#10
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Blinder?? Pacific Raceways out here in Washington runs due West and late elimination starts can be brutal. I hung a cheap amber plastic visor from my roll cage window bar and ran velcro strips across it. Cut another piece of plastic and painted it flat black with the other part of the velcro on the back. I can move or flip it as needed with one hand. Make me quicker? No. Keep me out of the wall? Yes. Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394