cbs latest on handbrakes?

Maverick · 04-04-2011, 02:59 PM

I got a couple of more questions.

I think the sportsman advisory council or committee, recommended that the index needed changed for the super classes and NHRA polled some of the racers and counted the votes for a change or not. I wonder why, they don't take a vote on the hand brake issue, and if the racers vote for it, fine. One last question, is the hand brake only the back wheels? I hope I can get a answer, cause I don't have a clue. Just feel like there is more to it, than I know.
Steve Willie Williams Super gas 351N Doing my best with what I got and I am not even close.

CBS · 04-04-2011, 05:02 PM

I have not heard a word on it but I will send a note to Mike Rice to get the question brought up again.

This is not something that we should let go. It's just wrong that it is not allowed.

Like Steve said, we voted all in favor of allowing a handbrake. Not 1 person voted against it. WTF...

CBS · 04-04-2011, 10:28 PM

I asked for another review of the rule......I will post when they answer me...hopefully this week....

Rock

Mickey Whaley · 04-04-2011, 10:48 PM

Thanks rock the good thing is danny was in agreement with cohen and I hope they see the light?

CBS · 04-06-2011, 08:57 PM

I believe he is the one holding it up....so maybe he has changed his tune....Cohen can get to you like that.....lol

Rich Biebel · 04-06-2011, 09:39 PM

I was told that some chassis builders as well as some others were going to write letters to NHRA Tech urging them to allow the seperate hand brake. They would stress the added safety feature as that is why they installed them in the first place. That was a month or more ago....

This past Sunday......I raced my car for the first time and had my throttle stick on my last run.......Brakes were useless.......Fortunately I just switched to a Ron's Terminator and pulled the fuel shutoff and stopped easily......using both my foot and hand brakes as I usually do.....

Maverick · 04-07-2011, 02:46 PM

Boy, I just can't believe NHRA would not see this as a safety problem, After reading about how the throttle stuck open on the previous, and how the hand brake saved the day, it would probably be in the best interest to make a secondary braking system, mandatory on all cars. I know a Mustang in division 3 super gas that pulls the chute at the end of the run, to help out his braking. This way he would not have to pull the chute and use the hand brake to help stop. I guess I would not be able to race cause I can't turn the steering wheel with one hand, and if I am braking hard I like to have both hands on the wheel. I am starting to realize that the class I am in the wrong class, And I liked the class.

BlueOval Ralph · 04-11-2011, 01:10 PM

Gota take care of people

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Originally Posted by CBS

I believe he is the one holding it up....so maybe he has changed his tune....Cohen can get to you like that.....lol

Barney B · 04-13-2011, 07:22 AM

Come on CBS, any word yet?

Thanks, BB

04-04-2011, 02:59 PM	#1
Maverick Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 299 Likes: 2 Liked 36 Times in 26 Posts	Re: cbs latest on handbrakes? I got a couple of more questions. I think the sportsman advisory council or committee, recommended that the index needed changed for the super classes and NHRA polled some of the racers and counted the votes for a change or not. I wonder why, they don't take a vote on the hand brake issue, and if the racers vote for it, fine. One last question, is the hand brake only the back wheels? I hope I can get a answer, cause I don't have a clue. Just feel like there is more to it, than I know. Steve Willie Williams Super gas 351N Doing my best with what I got and I am not even close.

04-04-2011, 05:02 PM	#2
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: cbs latest on handbrakes? I have not heard a word on it but I will send a note to Mike Rice to get the question brought up again. This is not something that we should let go. It's just wrong that it is not allowed. Like Steve said, we voted all in favor of allowing a handbrake. Not 1 person voted against it. WTF...

04-04-2011, 10:28 PM	#3
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: cbs latest on handbrakes? I asked for another review of the rule......I will post when they answer me...hopefully this week.... Rock

04-04-2011, 10:48 PM	#4
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: cbs latest on handbrakes? Thanks rock the good thing is danny was in agreement with cohen and I hope they see the light?

04-06-2011, 08:57 PM	#5
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: cbs latest on handbrakes? I believe he is the one holding it up....so maybe he has changed his tune....Cohen can get to you like that.....lol

04-06-2011, 09:39 PM	#6
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: cbs latest on handbrakes? I was told that some chassis builders as well as some others were going to write letters to NHRA Tech urging them to allow the seperate hand brake. They would stress the added safety feature as that is why they installed them in the first place. That was a month or more ago.... This past Sunday......I raced my car for the first time and had my throttle stick on my last run.......Brakes were useless.......Fortunately I just switched to a Ron's Terminator and pulled the fuel shutoff and stopped easily......using both my foot and hand brakes as I usually do..... __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

04-07-2011, 02:46 PM	#7
Maverick Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 299 Likes: 2 Liked 36 Times in 26 Posts	Re: cbs latest on handbrakes? Boy, I just can't believe NHRA would not see this as a safety problem, After reading about how the throttle stuck open on the previous, and how the hand brake saved the day, it would probably be in the best interest to make a secondary braking system, mandatory on all cars. I know a Mustang in division 3 super gas that pulls the chute at the end of the run, to help out his braking. This way he would not have to pull the chute and use the hand brake to help stop. I guess I would not be able to race cause I can't turn the steering wheel with one hand, and if I am braking hard I like to have both hands on the wheel. I am starting to realize that the class I am in the wrong class, And I liked the class.

04-13-2011, 07:22 AM	#9
Barney B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 510 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: cbs latest on handbrakes? Come on CBS, any word yet? Thanks, BB