Alcohol dragster?

[Charlie Yannetti]

I agree with you to an extent, Vic.. the crew has to assume the responsibilty of putting their driver in a safe race car.. also, the driver has a responsibilty to himself to check a few things before climbing in the car.. that being said, and realizing that sometimes we are in a hurry to make the call, I think NHRA should have a Tech Inspector in the staging lanes checking chutes and mounting hardware..

During tech at Bristol, I was made to pop my chute and stretch it out on the ground.. it was then inspected thoroughly.. the tech guy then picked up the chute and yanked on it several times, testing it's mounting hardware.. actually broke a piece off my body while doing it.. then watched as I re-packed the chute.. I was a little pissed at this procedure to say the least and I really didn't get.. NOW, I get it.. thanks for checking TECH GUY!!!