no more blocking

THE LEGEND · 12-08-2007, 03:26 PM

Roy Hill always said "A GOOD DRIVER CAN ADAPT". I beleive this is true and the good drivers like you Dan and others such as Zane Biondo and Bertozzi should have no problems.
I could care less about the Blinders it's the 2-steps I don't care for. Stock should be an entry level (LOL) class meaning footbrake only. I also think 10.90 should not be allowed T-Stops either but thats just me.

2008 will be intresting, anybody want to buy a stocker so they can jump in an play.

Chip

Andys dad · 12-08-2007, 03:46 PM

2-steps operated off of the footbrake - is foot brake racing. I have been using a 2-step on the brake pedal for 10 years - why is it suddenly an issue? It obviously did not turn me into really good driver. The only thing that did that was putting my son in the seat.

I think it only improves reaction time not performance.

My previous post in this thread

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Originally Posted by Andys dad

So let me get this straight.

NHRA thinks they have figured out how to keep the truely great racers from winning.

I think even if they limited the number of National meets to 6 and took away the prize money - maybe you guys (langs, zane, rambo, biondos, and others) would stop racing but that would not stop you from winning when you did race.

Talented and more experienced people will be better than average people. Maybe the list of talented people will get bigger now - time will tell.

I hope kids like Andy (and others) will learn what is important in life, as well as in racing.

Honesty, integrity, effort and friendship.

I think the off season puts a lot of stress on us.

Tom Briggs7100 · 12-08-2007, 04:18 PM

Anyone know if IHRA banned finger activated 2-step buttons & blocking for 2008 too ???

Ed Carpenter · 12-08-2007, 05:03 PM

2 step CANNOT be wired with line lock. Must be on brake pedal or clutch pedal. Haven't seen anything on the helmet rule. Anyone see the rule about 9.99 and quicker must have a full faced helmet. Nice.

Ed Carpenter

66 Chevy II

4244 SS/I

Toby Lang · 12-08-2007, 06:10 PM

Cool!

-Toby

Ed Fernandez · 12-08-2007, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toby Lang

Cool!

-Toby

What's up you old deep stager?Coming east next year?

Ed

Toby Lang · 12-08-2007, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

What's up you old deep stager?Coming east next year?

Ed

I would like to, but it's probably not gonna happen. You never know though. The price of gas could drop below $2 again.

Congratulations on your win at Atco and your runner-up at Budds Creek. Great job! I expect to see you in the winner's circle again soon.

-Toby

RPinoski1 · 12-08-2007, 06:16 PM

Is this for stock only? If it is in the general regulations does that mean it is for all classes????

tgriffith · 12-08-2007, 06:41 PM

while I think this is a good rule,,,If it were up to a vote,,,I would vote to allow blinders and blocking

Recently, thinking that Nhra/Ihra would never do away with button leaving,,starting using helmet blinders and they ARE VERY DANGEROUS!!!!!,,, once I stage and the other car stages,,I cant see anything but the tree until I leave and pull the shield up,,,,anything could happen,,starter walk out in front,,,you need to have an ABSOLUTE UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW of where your going BEFORE you hit the throtte,,,,,if you guys dont understand why its a saftey rule,,,then Im clueless why

12-08-2007, 03:26 PM	#1
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: no more blocking Roy Hill always said "A GOOD DRIVER CAN ADAPT". I beleive this is true and the good drivers like you Dan and others such as Zane Biondo and Bertozzi should have no problems. I could care less about the Blinders it's the 2-steps I don't care for. Stock should be an entry level (LOL) class meaning footbrake only. I also think 10.90 should not be allowed T-Stops either but thats just me. 2008 will be intresting, anybody want to buy a stocker so they can jump in an play. Chip

12-08-2007, 04:18 PM	#3
Tom Briggs7100 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Portland,Oregon Posts: 38 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What About Ihra ??? Anyone know if IHRA banned finger activated 2-step buttons & blocking for 2008 too ??? Last edited by Tom Briggs7100; 12-08-2007 at 04:51 PM.

12-08-2007, 05:03 PM	#4
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: no more blocking 2 step CANNOT be wired with line lock. Must be on brake pedal or clutch pedal. Haven't seen anything on the helmet rule. Anyone see the rule about 9.99 and quicker must have a full faced helmet. Nice. Ed Carpenter 66 Chevy II 4244 SS/I

12-08-2007, 06:10 PM	#5
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: no more blocking Cool! -Toby

12-08-2007, 06:16 PM	#8
RPinoski1 Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PLACERVILLE, CA Posts: 182 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: no more blocking Is this for stock only? If it is in the general regulations does that mean it is for all classes????

12-08-2007, 06:41 PM	#9
tgriffith Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 187 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: no more blocking while I think this is a good rule,,,If it were up to a vote,,,I would vote to allow blinders and blocking Recently, thinking that Nhra/Ihra would never do away with button leaving,,starting using helmet blinders and they ARE VERY DANGEROUS!!!!!,,, once I stage and the other car stages,,I cant see anything but the tree until I leave and pull the shield up,,,,anything could happen,,starter walk out in front,,,you need to have an ABSOLUTE UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW of where your going BEFORE you hit the throtte,,,,,if you guys dont understand why its a saftey rule,,,then Im clueless why

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