Diapers are mandatory - Page 6

Ed Wright · 02-04-2011, 06:08 PM

You guys selling them?

Somebody that had never kicked a rod out may have a hard time wanting one.

Mike Voth · 02-04-2011, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollins_2241

Can you imagine what a beautiful 18-year-old girl's face looks like after a bad racetrack wreck where she lost the engine at 1000 feet with no diaper? I don't have to, she works at my local track and doesn't race anymore. Get serious, dude.

BTW, this was a 10-second 1/4 mile car, not anything "required" to have one.

That's too bad. Horrible fortune. I wouldn't want that to happen to anybody. That being said, it doesn't happen that often, as a whole. Maybe a few years more experience and that wouldn't have happened to her. I'm just saying maybe more than the lack of a diaper set that ball in motion. We have, unfortunately, layed many blocks to rest over the years, and have never had a problem with oiling the tires. Like I said, I believe experience plays a key role in how severe some wrecks are. Not all, some.

Just my 2 cents...

Angelo DiTocco · 02-04-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Ang, I'm not old enough to remember the 1920s. I just look it. Do they have flaps/doors like that? I would deal with mufflers before diapers.

Ed - I was just joking... for some odd reason that vison from the old cartoons popped into my mind.

A while back I had a crank break in the traps at Virgina (along with everything else in the motor). It happened very quickly and without any forwarning. Fortunately the oil went right out the bottom and I never lost control of the car. But it did scare the crap out of me.

I know things like this are not only an expense but an inconvenience as well.... I'm not thrilled at all about it.... but I believe it is better to be safe than sorry. I don't think it should be a reason for anyone to quit. You don't want to let something like this ruin an otherwise good time.

Stick Racing · 02-04-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollins_2241

Can you imagine what a beautiful 18-year-old girl's face looks like after a bad racetrack wreck where she lost the engine at 1000 feet with no diaper? I don't have to, she works at my local track and doesn't race anymore. Get serious, dude.

BTW, this was a 10-second 1/4 mile car, not anything "required" to have one.

Several years ago a man was pumping gas one cold day. He put the nozzle in the tank and then sit in the car to keep warm. When the tank was full, he got out of the car and when touched the hose, it caught on fire. He created static electricity when he slid across the seat. Should we all be required to wear nomex at the gas pump?

A lady in in the pits at a national event is killed by a tire off a top fuel car. Are they now required wheel retention?

Nhra claims they will buy more trucks, sweepers and support equipment to clean the track faster for less down time. If the diaper is a failsafe, why do they need more equipment?

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tpoh815 · 02-05-2011, 04:02 PM

I think its called "Conditioning" .

Ryan_Haag · 02-05-2011, 04:14 PM

I have a DRE diaper on my 67 Camaro SS/EA. The draglink runs though the oil pan and I have no problems with interference. It is so easy to change oil. It may take a minute or two longer to change. I like the rule that they are going to apply. It is all about safety. It is not worth crashing a $100K racecar when you can buy a diaper for $170.

Chad Rhodes · 02-05-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by clutch man

Its all about safety? thats funny some of us are going faster than than the 9.90 class and they wont let us have a racing seat yea thats all about safety too????

Best post of the thread

Bill Marshall · 02-05-2011, 06:03 PM

It will cost me a least $1500 to do this my headers just about touch the oil pan and the centerlink just touchs the lower part of the front of the oil pan not to mention the times that the car goes in the air and just skims the race track it will tear the diaper apart .i like maple grove but i dont have to race there

Bill Belden · 02-05-2011, 06:28 PM

This applies to all NHRA tracks

02-04-2011, 06:08 PM	#51
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Diapers are mandatory You guys selling them? Somebody that had never kicked a rod out may have a hard time wanting one. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA Last edited by Ed Wright; 02-04-2011 at 06:12 PM.

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02-05-2011, 04:14 PM	#56
Ryan_Haag Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seymour, IN Posts: 113 Likes: 11 Liked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Diapers are mandatory I have a DRE diaper on my 67 Camaro SS/EA. The draglink runs though the oil pan and I have no problems with interference. It is so easy to change oil. It may take a minute or two longer to change. I like the rule that they are going to apply. It is all about safety. It is not worth crashing a $100K racecar when you can buy a diaper for $170. __________________ Ryan Haag SS/EA 3750 E/SA 3750

02-05-2011, 06:03 PM	#58
Bill Marshall Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 186 Likes: 126 Liked 53 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Diapers are mandatory It will cost me a least $1500 to do this my headers just about touch the oil pan and the centerlink just touchs the lower part of the front of the oil pan not to mention the times that the car goes in the air and just skims the race track it will tear the diaper apart .i like maple grove but i dont have to race there

02-05-2011, 06:28 PM	#59
Bill Belden Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 241 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Diapers are mandatory This applies to all NHRA tracks __________________ Bill Belden Retired Stock Eliminator [emailSTK1100@comcast.net[/email]