NHRA Tether Rule Update

[SSGT Mustang]

Maybe this question has been asked before since it's so incredibly obvious, but why don't they just print the requirements for what would be considered a legal tether and be done with it?

Not a requirement that you have to use one manufactured by a vendor, but something similar to any other general requirement, such as....what would be considered a legal roll bar/cage? You make the tether according to the requirements, or you don't pass tech. Simple as that.

An SFI approved tether? That's just insane.

[63corvette]

Originally Posted by SSGT Mustang

Maybe this question has been asked before since it's so incredibly obvious, but why don't they just print the requirements for what would be considered a legal tether and be done with it?

Not a requirement that you have to use one manufactured by a vendor, but something similar to any other general requirement, such as....what would be considered a legal roll bar/cage? You make the tether according to the requirements, or you don't pass tech. Simple as that.

An SFI approved tether? That's just insane.

I agree.
We can fabricate/build our own cages etc. but we are not skilled enough to build a header tether?
I have mine installed right now and plan on having the tech personnel look at them at the next two Division races and two National events before the end of the race season.
I do not really want to but I will add the 1/2 inch welds on each tube before I purchase a set of Approved tethers as set forth in the rules. I feel the 1/2 inch welds will crack with expansion and contraction during the heat/cool process but that is what NHRA wants I will do just that and leave my tethers in place.
From what I have heard and read from other racers this is a major issue with the way NHRA has handled it. I just do not understand why NHRA wants to run their racers off over such a silly new and my way or the highway rule.
Just My 2 Cents
Rick Cates

By the way my compete tether system was fabricated for less than $30 for both sides.

[treessavoy]

All this Bull S**t over a non-problem, incredible!

JimR

[Dinsdale]

Originally Posted by treessavoy

all this bull s**t over a non-problem, incredible!

Jimr

exactly...............

[David Lee]

just another way fo for the NHRA to extort money from manufacturers and racers,