New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL

MR DERBY CITY · 02-28-2023, 11:31 PM

OMG, I feel so SAFE now , I won’t need to worry about someone running over me while they are driving through the pits…..SAFETY! SAFETY! SAFETY !!!!!!

Billy Hampton · 03-01-2023, 09:39 AM

Wait, you have to wear your helmet in the pits driving to the lanes?

Blackgar · 03-01-2023, 10:32 PM

Just put the blinder rule back in !!!!! There were guys at no problem running with tape all over the sides of their shields & nothing was said. This is all bs. Put it back like it was & almost everyone will be happy

RULER · 03-02-2023, 05:20 AM

Everyone except that ONE GUY and his Tech Pal

Don Kennedy · 03-02-2023, 07:47 AM

Being in the insurance world for many many years the term" Liability" for all concerns by NHRA comes in mind for the reason for using a sensible blinder

Rob Petrie E395 · 03-02-2023, 12:18 PM

Here’s an idea and rule that I think will solve the problem.

Racers must stop on the return road immediately after exiting the track. And remove or move blinders out of the way.(take helmet off if blinder is on helmet visor, flip up out of the way if mounted to the roll cage ect) To prevent an obstructed view.

I don’t use a blinder. But this seems like an extremely easy thing to solve (people getting hit in the pits by cars due to blinders) and keep the racers happy. It shouldn’t be this complicated.

bubski · 03-02-2023, 05:04 PM

Yippee Ki Yay !!! All is now right in this broken system of personal HP ,index n HP welfare !! At least the NHRA addressed the most important issue of "class racing" Cheers !!

John Nechiporchik · 03-02-2023, 08:52 PM

On my RACE QUIP full face helmet, the top of the shield in the closed position is approximately 1" above the opening in the helmet. The helmet comes from the manufacturer with a 1" black tape across the top of the shield with RACE QUIP logo. On this particular model, the net change in visibility as a result of the amendment is ZERO. Just some info ........

Bob Sherwood · 03-02-2023, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

Being in the insurance world for many many years the term" Liability" for all concerns by NHRA comes in mind for the reason for using a sensible blinder

Don- why does NHRA think only SK/SS are so dangerous and not the other classes ??

Don Kennedy · 03-02-2023, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Sherwood

Don- why does NHRA think only SK/SS are so dangerous and not the other classes ??

Not sure ? Maybe NHRA must show intent for the insurance company.

02-28-2023, 11:31 PM	#1
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,636 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,926 Times in 1,516 Posts	New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL OMG, I feel so SAFE now , I won’t need to worry about someone running over me while they are driving through the pits…..SAFETY! SAFETY! SAFETY !!!!!!

03-01-2023, 09:39 AM	#2
Billy Hampton Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Phoenix Posts: 38 Likes: 26 Liked 54 Times in 19 Posts	Re: New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL Wait, you have to wear your helmet in the pits driving to the lanes? __________________ Billy/Liam Hampton

03-01-2023, 10:32 PM	#3
Blackgar Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 119 Likes: 1 Liked 48 Times in 18 Posts	Re: New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL Just put the blinder rule back in !!!!! There were guys at no problem running with tape all over the sides of their shields & nothing was said. This is all bs. Put it back like it was & almost everyone will be happy Last edited by Blackgar; 03-01-2023 at 10:34 PM.

03-02-2023, 05:20 AM	#4
RULER Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 221 Likes: 15 Liked 58 Times in 18 Posts	Re: New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL Everyone except that ONE GUY and his Tech Pal

03-02-2023, 07:47 AM	#5
Don Kennedy VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Portland TN Posts: 1,590 Likes: 3,876 Liked 902 Times in 237 Posts	Re: New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL Being in the insurance world for many many years the term" Liability" for all concerns by NHRA comes in mind for the reason for using a sensible blinder __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS

03-02-2023, 12:18 PM	#6
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL Here’s an idea and rule that I think will solve the problem. Racers must stop on the return road immediately after exiting the track. And remove or move blinders out of the way.(take helmet off if blinder is on helmet visor, flip up out of the way if mounted to the roll cage ect) To prevent an obstructed view. I don’t use a blinder. But this seems like an extremely easy thing to solve (people getting hit in the pits by cars due to blinders) and keep the racers happy. It shouldn’t be this complicated.

03-02-2023, 05:04 PM	#7
bubski Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 228 Likes: 14 Liked 165 Times in 60 Posts	Re: New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL Yippee Ki Yay !!! All is now right in this broken system of personal HP ,index n HP welfare !! At least the NHRA addressed the most important issue of "class racing" Cheers !!

03-02-2023, 08:52 PM	#8
John Nechiporchik Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grosse Ile Mi. Posts: 316 Likes: 84 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL On my RACE QUIP full face helmet, the top of the shield in the closed position is approximately 1" above the opening in the helmet. The helmet comes from the manufacturer with a 1" black tape across the top of the shield with RACE QUIP logo. On this particular model, the net change in visibility as a result of the amendment is ZERO. Just some info ........