And you thought air/ electrical shifters in stockers was ?..

[Barso1514]

Originally Posted by Bob Gullett

Trust me. You couldn?t believe the comments at Vegas about this. He was allowed to run the national and Div race with it but before first round in S/SS cars were all checked for blinders.

Well that?s because there?s a video from a national event winner using a blocker last year

[Casey Miles]

I had a beam breaker on my 01 Corvette in no box bracket racing. If I knew or thought it was legal in Stock, it would've been on my 69 Camaro back then in 2001. The way I understood the rule is
that it was not allowed in Stock. I guess I'll be putting one on if NHRA gives it's blessing. This will be one more reason Stock isn't Stock anylonger!
Casey Miles
248H Stock

[GUMP]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

How does everyone feel about Stripe Takers in stock / superstock ????

If it is a true part of the body style claimed, like an OEM chin spoiler, there's not much that can be done. But, a fabricated "stripe taker" should no-way be permitted.

[Mark Madison]

Originally Posted by GUMP

If it is a true part of the body style claimed, like an OEM chin spoiler, there's not much that can be done. But, a fabricated "stripe taker" should no-way be permitted.

Rule book, stock cars section 7 body, no customization or alterations, customization limited to paint only. Seems clear to me!

[Jared Jordan]

Personally, I’m more concerned about mystery buttons in the interior and cars that stutter and break up in high gear while they miraculously run dead on the dial.

[Bobby Fazio]

Just make the finish line beam the same height as the starting line beam and problem solved.

[Eric Merryfield]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

Just make the finish line beam the same height as the starting line beam and problem solved.

Great point.......could it also be safer as it would eliminate the need/reward for hard braking at finish to take the stripe.......thought provoking.....

[btbelvedere]

Originally Posted by Bobby Fazio

Just make the finish line beam the same height as the starting line beam and problem solved.

I agree. You should take the stripe with whatever you staged with.

[tstickff]

Originally Posted by Jared Jordan

Personally, I?m more concerned about mystery buttons in the interior and cars that stutter and break up in high gear while they miraculously run dead on the dial.

ive been saying for years, when will electronics be looked at? problem is who actually knows what to look for? now with all these racepacs, sensors,driveshaft speed sensors, what do you protest? also think they should eliminate allowing cell phones recording directly behind racecars on the starting line. just my .002

Tim Stickles

[Ty Kwaiser]

xix HOW TO USE THIS RULEBOOK The NHRA Rulebook provides guidelines and minimum standards for the construction and operation of vehicles used in NHRA Championship Drag Racing and at member-track events. It is the responsibility of the participant to be familiar with the contents of this Rulebook and to comply with its requirements. Do not leave it up to track officials to catch all potential rule compliance problems. That responsibility rests first and foremost with YOU ? the participant. Additional safety equipment or safety-enhancing equipment is always permitted and the levels of safety equipment stated in this Rulebook are minimum prescribed levels for a particular type of competition and do not prohibit the individual racer from using additional safety equipment. Participants are encouraged to investigate the utility of additional safety devices for your type of competition. In disputed cases, whether an item of equipment is safety enhancing or performance-enhancing will be determined by NHRA in NHRA?s sole and absolute discretion. All safety equipment must be operational if installed regardless of if the equipment is part of or in addition to the minimum required safety equipment per category. On the other hand, as to performance equipment, it is the general rule that unless optional performance equipment or performance-related modification is specifically permitted by this Rulebook, it is prohibited.

I believe the last sentence of this paragraph copied from the rulebook is in agreement with Mr. Derby City's assertion and opinion, and many of the rest of us that a "finish-line stripe taker" in stock or superstock is not in accordance with the rules.