No Blinders - Page 15

David Lee · 01-22-2023, 08:20 PM

hello Lane. Long time no see or talk. how have you been?

Rob Petrie E395 · 01-22-2023, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by J.R. Haddad

Rob, who is the 1% that it is "Smart" for financially to run in S/SS? I need
a role model.

J.R.

The few that are good enough they can make a living at it.

rboyle · 01-22-2023, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

When is the last time that you saw a Comp car being driven back through the pits?

With the introduction of SS/AH and FSS in Comp you see a lot of those guys driving around in Comp. Traditional Altered or Modified class cars usually are towed around. A lot of T/S cars are towed also but from behind with a push bar.

Regardless there is an allowable way of running a blinder in those cars as long as it is solidly mounted.

Fixer · 01-22-2023, 10:35 PM

So if it’s a safety rule because Blinder racers are apparently mowing everything down off and on track. But only in Stock and Super Stock.
So how is it the golf carts and pit bikes who seem to crash into others on an increasingly higher and higher pace are still legal? When will the NHRA “safety minded” attorneys address that problem?
Ever seen any drunk spectators leaving the race track on Sunday afternoon? But the NHRA attorneys have not banned alcohol sales.
All seems normal.

Dave Reuland · 01-23-2023, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan Hawes

We need guys like Bruce and Wesley in tech to enforse the rules. He pissed of a lot of people, but was one of the most knowageable and honest technical inspectors for the NHRA. After market disc brakes, roller rockers, lightweight seats, and many other parts that are turning stock into what super stock was in the 70's when Bill Parmenter and I ran a 55 150 Chev post with a stock rear end and a factory 3 speed . At that time Bill and I took over tech at Madras Drag Strip. Jim Livingston made me the tech director and paid me $25.00 per race. For the large wage I brought my Mitchell manuals to verify horsepower and handled the radio advertising on KGW radio and enjoyed all of it.
Those days will never return for reasons good and bad.

Stan Hawes, Retired but still causing and promoting contraversy.
Stan
Hawes
Institute of
Technology

Agree 1000% Bring back tech!

Carguy49 · 01-23-2023, 12:37 PM

"Ever seen any drunk spectators leaving the race track on Sunday afternoon? But the NHRA attorneys have not banned alcohol sales. "

IF they were to ban alcohol, there goes at least half of your fanbase. Ain't going to happen.

For those that want tech back the way it was - - That ship has sailed long ago. Occasional, spotty checks at best now. Thanks to the new NHRA we have now. No money to hire and train tech officials. Besides, who would want that job, not me.

rboyle · 01-23-2023, 12:40 PM

I think this horse is dead.

Bandit 1 · 01-23-2023, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rboyle

I think this horse is dead.

Never say never.... I am sure someone will kick the can on this. In looking over all the comments, certainly struck a never with many. Completely understandable and noted by all involved.

Mike McCandless · 01-23-2023, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rboyle

I think this horse is dead.

I'm just going to turn a blind eye to it.

The Hawk · 01-24-2023, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by David Lee

hello Lane. Long time no see or talk. how have you been?

Hi Dave! Good to hear from you!

I've been focusing on my '79 Firebird the past couple of years in Super Pro and Super Street. Won the Division 5 ET Finals this past season in Super Pro running 11.20's...

What've you been up to?

01-22-2023, 08:20 PM	#141
David Lee VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,168 Likes: 487 Liked 346 Times in 126 Posts	Re: No Blinders hello Lane. Long time no see or talk. how have you been?

01-22-2023, 10:35 PM	#144
Fixer Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 10 Likes: 137 Liked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Re: No Blinders So if it’s a safety rule because Blinder racers are apparently mowing everything down off and on track. But only in Stock and Super Stock. So how is it the golf carts and pit bikes who seem to crash into others on an increasingly higher and higher pace are still legal? When will the NHRA “safety minded” attorneys address that problem? Ever seen any drunk spectators leaving the race track on Sunday afternoon? But the NHRA attorneys have not banned alcohol sales. All seems normal.

01-23-2023, 12:37 PM	#146
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,978 Likes: 2,469 Liked 2,943 Times in 708 Posts	Re: No Blinders "Ever seen any drunk spectators leaving the race track on Sunday afternoon? But the NHRA attorneys have not banned alcohol sales. " IF they were to ban alcohol, there goes at least half of your fanbase. Ain't going to happen. For those that want tech back the way it was - - That ship has sailed long ago. Occasional, spotty checks at best now. Thanks to the new NHRA we have now. No money to hire and train tech officials. Besides, who would want that job, not me. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

01-23-2023, 12:40 PM	#147
rboyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 604 Likes: 1,454 Liked 586 Times in 162 Posts	Re: No Blinders I think this horse is dead.