No Blinders

[Hagen Gary]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Well Mr. Gary, I am soooo sorry but I don’t have a current rule book. Back in the day we (the members of NHRA ) actually received a rule book in the mail every year. What a NOVEL idea ? You see there is a difference between you and me. You can hold 3 tenths for all I care !! But heaven forbid if I use a blinder because YOU don’t use one. By the way , I have been searching for the KMA icon….I can’t find it …With Warmest Regards ………M J QUINN.

https://www.nhraracer.com/Files/Tech...k_22_11_08.pdf

There is a link to the rule book, but I’m sure NHRA made another terrible move by providing a digital copy for free to everyone, even non-members, right? Sooo, about that “no sandbagging rule”…

Btw, I don’t care if you use a blinder or not. I didn’t change that rule, I just play by it. Now, the SS/QA rule, I’ll take credit for that one, with the help of Paul Wong. But it was definitely my idea and NHRA listened to a logical argument. I still haven’t heard a logical argument from you about the BS “Sandbagging is Illegal” rule you created in your own head. I’ve provided you with all you need to prove me wrong. Good day sir.

[Markeracer]

Yo Ken,

How about creating a blinder poll.

Ok with rule change, or Not happy with rule change.

[Jim Caughlin]

Originally Posted by Markeracer

Yo Ken,

How about creating a blinder poll.

Ok with rule change, or Not happy with rule change.

So just to clarify, you want people who don't run blinders to vote on whether I can run a blinder?

[Mike Pearson]

Another dumb rule change by the out of touch NHRA tech department. Blinders have been in use for as long as I can remember and I have been racing a long time. I am not sure what they are trying to accomplish with this rule. I don’t use a blinder but I do blind the tree.

[Stan Hawes]

When I started racing in the 50's you watched the starter to see what kind of move he made just before he dropped the flag. Then they brought us the Christmas Tree so you pushed the tree red in time trials and backed off enough to see green. Then they gave us reaction times, This let the starting line ducks see their poor reaction times and other drivers good reaction times. This helped the less intelligent drivers see whey they were getting beat by a slower car. This why I raced stock. It has the most pure driving of any eliminator, no buttons, trans brakes. Now they let the factory race cars computer control the throttle "traction control" which gives them the edge. The blinders are a not going to help a good racer or a poor racer have an advantage. In my mind it is just one more thing to make sure you don't screw up. KEEP IT SIMPLE.

Stan Hawes Retired from driving, more time to bs

[GTS340]

Is there an advantage using one? Been doing this for 50yrs watching a full tree and holding the rpm on a footbrake at the same time without a two-step. I can watch one bulb come on. What's the big deal? Of course I can't string .000 lights like the last few races last year either like some. I'm sure they'll be able to adapt if blinders were used.

Paul Haszlauer
79 C/SA

[Billy Nees]

When are we going to do something about the "data loggers can't be hooked to the ignition box" rule? Or how about the "no driveshaft sensors" rule?

[Eric Merryfield]

Originally Posted by GTS340

Is there an advantage using one? Been doing this for 50yrs watching a full tree and holding the rpm on a footbrake at the same time without a two-step. I can watch one bulb come on. What's the big deal? Of course I can't string .000 lights like the last few races last year either like some. I'm sure they'll be able to adapt if blinders were used.

Paul Haszlauer
79 C/SA

Re advantage, well yes, its great for me in the Gremlin when the guy in the other lane is running a Copo/Cobra Jet and blinding, and having to sit on the 2 step for 5 plus seconds, all hyped up and ready to go, not knowing when that #$#$# light was going to come one........advantage non-blinder

And of course at night, it gets even better, for the Copo/Cobra Jet......same problem, now theres a explosion of light going on behind that blinder, takes some mad focus skills to rip a 00 light under those circumstances......advantage non-blinder

heads up runs......blinder could help you be safer assuming you have the faster car....advantage blinder for fast car, no advantage if your the slower car, unless you need the safety net.

normal racing.....blinding can help you simplify the process, and just see light and react to light, helps add that additional delay(assuming your vehicle can react.....blinding with a T/SA gremlin would be challenging for most) Advantage blinding.......but if your late, your dead late.....

The sun visor of course can be used to legally block the tree, but its not going to be as consistent as a roll cage mounted blinder.......advantage non-blinder

I am of the opinion that it doesn't really matter. You have to consistently react to the flash, it would be truly brutal for many if they REQUIRED blinding/blocking!

Eric

Originally Posted by Markeracer

Yo Ken,

How about creating a blinder poll.

Ok with rule change, or Not happy with rule change.

I would say no Poll. This is a great site but a poll would not represent all the racers across the nation. The % here does not represent their view. JMO.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by Hagen Gary

https://www.nhraracer.com/Files/Tech...k_22_11_08.pdf



Now, the SS/QA rule, I’ll take credit for that one, with the help of Paul Wong. But it was definitely my idea and NHRA listened to a logical argument. I

Mr. Gary, I am confused….Superstock eliminator needed to add another class LIKE you need ANOTHER hole in your head. After reading your diatribe it is apparent you clearly have your own agenda. You do REALIZE that class win $$ disappeared because of TOO MANY CLASSES . You convinced Pat C. to add a class that MIGHT affect 2 cars in the USA. WOW, I AM IMPRESSED !!…..Your exact words….I’ll take credit for that one/but it was definitely my idea…..I just hope that you can find a helmet big enough to fit that noggin of yours …Respectfully yours ……..,,MJ