Blinder/Blocker clarification needed

[gmeyer]

Rumor has it that a past champ is coming out with a super stock only delay box so no blinders are needed
Its about time we get out of the stone age!!!!

[Mike Gray]

Originally Posted by gmeyer

Rumor has it that a past champ is coming out with a super stock only delay box so no blinders are needed
Its about time we get out of the stone age!!!!

No…. The next thing they’ll want is a throttle stop. There’s already a class for that called super-gas. Been there done that, it’s fine for the driver (that’s all you need to do) but if you like working on the car it’s kind of boring and it sucks to watch.

[Jim Caughlin]

Originally Posted by Mike Gray

No…. The next thing they’ll want is a throttle stop. There’s already a class for that called super-gas. Been there done that, it’s fine for the driver (that’s all you need to do) but if you like working on the car it’s kind of boring and it sucks to watch.

I kinda thinkin' this was meant as a joke...

[Stan Hawes]

HAND, EYE, FOOT coordination is something you have to learn. Rea ction times given on time slips helped those that couldn't figure out how to cut a light. The best way to learn is PRACTISE..Here in the Portland area P I R on Wedsday nites eight mile. Start at 4 PM over at 10 P M. With good quality compeditors.
Stan Hawes Still sturring the pot.

[reera]

Wonder what NHRA is gonna think when I leave the starting line with no hands on the wheel cause they're against my face shield (that is only down between stage bulb and low gear BTW), blocking peripheral vision where a couple of pieces of tape used to be. Safe?

My vision (along with most people's I believe) is limited when wearing a full face helmet to begin with. Will you get punished for wearing the helmet, with no modifications per the new rule, driving thru pits to your pit area after a run? I see several drivers that do not remove any of their safety gear, barring a situation like fuel check, until they return to their pit. I know the way some people drive thru pits these days, both pit vehicles and race cars, you would never see them with an unmodified, NHRA legal, full face helmet. Will you now be required to remove all of your safety gear before NHRA will allow you past time booth or scales in order to have an unrestricted view when driving your race car to your pit after a run?

Common sense has gone the way of the dodo.

Ryan W.
Stock 315

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by reera

Will you now be required to remove all of your safety gear before NHRA will allow you past time booth or scales in order to have an unrestricted view when driving your race car to your pit after a run?

Common sense has gone the way of the dodo.

Ryan W.
Stock 315

And why would you NOT remove "all of your safety gear" before you go past the time booth? Have you got something to hide?

[reera]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

And why would you NOT remove "all of your safety gear" before you go past the time booth? Have you got something to hide?

Nothing to hide. Come to midwest and look my car over top to bottom, front to back anytime. Put up the money and I'll tear it down to the last nut and bolt. Heck, I'll open up datalogger files for your viewing pleasure also.

If I pull of track, drive to time booth and scales, and do not have to get out of car, ie. fuel check, my jacket and pants don't come off until i'm at trailer. Good enough answer for you?

Ryan W.
Stock 315
Stock 315

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by reera

Good enough answer for you?

Ryan W.
Stock 315
Stock 315

Actually, not really. Blinders/Blockers don't concern your pants and jacket. Are you taking your helmet off?
I have no questions at all about your car. I'm sure that's good.