oil retention devices

[Kent Hanley]

Originally Posted by Woodro Josey

OK Guys, now is the time to be Heard, write you letters to NHRA with good logical reasons that this will be a hardship on Stock and Superstock racers as a whole and not just your combination. There are some that this would not be to hard on and others that this would just about be impossible, especialy with out a lot of cutting up of Frames, headers, and steering.
I would also like to see the data of downtime for these classes from NHRA, i know its all about TV time but is it the Stock/Superstock cars that are creating this problem? You have to realize these guys making these decisions, know nothing about a Stock/Superstock car!

First let's get over the notion NHRA is making any money on this. This rule is to prevent oil downs to speed up the races, a safety measure and
help meet the DEP standards. We have all been at races where they have
been delayed from one form of oil down or another and NHRA biggest concern is with National Events vs. the Lucas Oil or National opens for the obvious reason, TV which is great for our sport.

Second the SRAC committee has asked to see the "oil down report ". We have been told that NHRA does have one but we serious doubt it will separate engine oil downs from transmission, radiator or rear end leaks.
NHRA is going to report to the committee engine oil downs vs other track problems for Stock and Super Stock.


Woodro's post is absolutely right on. If you have a combination where its going to be virtually impossible to install a diaper or installation of a oil retention devise will create a some form of hardship ( the cost of a diaper doesn't constitute a hardship ). You need to not only
document it BUT take pictures so we can present to NHRA. Pictures are
probably the best thing you can do. Send or email this to your SRAC representative in your division.

From what we have been told NHRA wants to make a decision by Englishtown. Reason being is if we have to run an oil retention device in 2011 we have time to prepare for it. So you have until the end of May to get the letters and pictures to your reps.

In Division 1 I am going around with Bob Lang to look at various cars and to see what the real viability is for installation and servicing cars with diapers on. So if your going to be at Atco next week for the National Open and you feel there is no way to satisfy this rule without a severe hardship let me know.

When you submit your letters and photos be sure to include your name and car number. If you're not a current stock or super stock racer which means, current NHRA membership with a current license and car number don't bother submitting anything.

We are all working hard to represent you but you have to help yourself and us by submitting the letters with pictures.



Kent Hanley