2017 to 2018 Rule Amendments

[ss3011]

Originally Posted by Signman

There was talk of air and electric shifters being used in stockers stretching the rule so there is a decision made on that.

The new rule does state OEM Electronic Shift. How do you interpret it?

Electronic rpm controls for the electric (internal or external to the transmission) shifting of OEM electric shift automatic transmissions permitted in computer controlled vehicles only.


My assumption is Mr. Forte will have some input on this.

This maybe a problem because there is no such thing as a 200-e , or a 350-e , or a 400-e . Which means to me that the only OEM electric shift transmissions that would be eligible for this rule would be a 4L60-e , 4T80-e , or any of the GM automatic transmissions built after 1993 . The way the rule is written , would be more restrictive , and eliminate an e-shift 200 .

[Darrel Goheen]

Originally Posted by ss3011

This maybe a problem because there is no such thing as a 200-e , or a 350-e , or a 400-e . Which means to me that the only OEM electric shift transmissions that would be eligible for this rule would be a 4L60-e , 4T80-e , or any of the GM automatic transmissions built after 1993 . The way the rule is written , would be more restrictive , and eliminate an e-shift 200 .

Final straw for some??

[nhramnl]

See, I like NHRA, because they're always looking out for my safety. It has nothing to do with lining the pockets or their cronies in the aftermarket industry, like some of your guys suggest. New belts every two years? Absolutely! Who among us hasn't experienced a belt failure, with 2+ year old belts? I wish NHRA had the same kind of influence with OEM car manufacturers, because they're obviously risking my life by not requiring belt replacement in my 5-year old pickup.Header tethers? One of the best and most necessary safety items in years. I was constantly getting hit by flying collectors, and now, I feel that I can run down the track with anybody, without worry. The nightmare is finally over. New trans shield every 5 years? Sure! With all of the transmission explosions you see in Stock and Super Stock (and all of the resultant injuries), I'm not really sure that 5 years is often enough. I'm going to write to them, to ask that a new (or "re-certified") trans shield be required for every race. Think how safe we'll be! 3.2A/5 pants, in addition to the jacket? Aww hell yeah! After countless, horrible crashes and fires I've seen in Stock and Super Stock, it's the least they could do. I've actually written to NHRA, to propose that every racer be required to be bubble-wrapped, in addition to the current protective suit. Now that I think of it, maybe the interior of the car should be packed with shipping peanuts.,,,

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by nhramnl

See, I like NHRA, because they're always looking out for my safety. It has nothing to do with lining the pockets or their cronies in the aftermarket industry, like some of your guys suggest. New belts every two years? Absolutely! Who among us hasn't experienced a belt failure, with 2+ year old belts? I wish NHRA had the same kind of influence with OEM car manufacturers, because they're obviously risking my life by not requiring belt replacement in my 5-year old pickup.Header tethers? One of the best and most necessary safety items in years. I was constantly getting hit by flying collectors, and now, I feel that I can run down the track with anybody, without worry. The nightmare is finally over. New trans shield every 5 years? Sure! With all of the transmission explosions you see in Stock and Super Stock (and all of the resultant injuries), I'm not really sure that 5 years is often enough. I'm going to write to them, to ask that a new (or "re-certified") trans shield be required for every race. Think how safe we'll be! 3.2A/5 pants, in addition to the jacket? Aww hell yeah! After countless, horrible crashes and fires I've seen in Stock and Super Stock, it's the least they could do. I've actually written to NHRA, to propose that every racer be required to be bubble-wrapped, in addition to the current protective suit. Now that I think of it, maybe the interior of the car should be packed with shipping peanuts.,,,

I heard shipping peanuts were the demise of S/SS in the IHRA.

[Jim Caughlin]

Yeah, but those need to be SFI certified shipping peanuts with a two year expiration tag on each one...

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by jim caughlin

yeah, but those need to be sfi certified shipping peanuts with a two year expiration tag on each one...

:d:d:d:d:d

[tim worner]

A bucket of water isn't worth much until you need to throw it on a fire.