2008 rules changes - Page 4

CBS · 12-09-2007, 08:31 PM

we need to wait for a few clarifications....

Duane Dagostino · 12-09-2007, 09:04 PM

Take a look at the new specs for crotch strap mounts...most dragsters,roadsters won't conform ...after all these years ,this is changed??

TS310C · 12-09-2007, 10:47 PM

I think the generator exhaust rule is the best rule they have ever made. We have been using the Gen-Turi stacks for several years now. I have always said they should be manditory. As close as we all are in the pits I don't people think about all the Carbon Monoxide.

Dave Steltz · 12-10-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duane 1821

Take a look at the new specs for crotch strap mounts...most dragsters,roadsters won't conform ...after all these years ,this is changed??

Didnt get my rulebook yet (mailman must be reading it)...what's the new rule for the crotch strap ?

Duane Dagostino · 12-10-2007, 02:37 PM

crotch belt must be anchored behind the chestline....this will have us move the tube back quite a bit in most cars...

Dave Steltz · 12-10-2007, 05:11 PM

Thanks Duane...I have to look at mine, it might actually be under my butt which would probably be ok...
But of course, the slot in my Kirkey is out farther than that so will they make me cut a new hole in the seat ? Probably no one will ever look....

Tom Goldman · 12-10-2007, 05:48 PM

Technically, the crotch strap has always had to be mounted back farther than it is in most cars... ...... Years ago, at Indy, I was told my attachment point was too far front.. ......... When I questioned where the proper placement was supposed to be, I was told by a Div 3 tech man" I want to look down the top of your head and out your ***** hole and see the mounting bolt". Sure made it easy to remember . .......Tom

SlickVic · 12-10-2007, 11:19 PM

Talked to my local track tech director today at work. He says the full face helmet thing is only for open ****pit cars to eliminate the goggles. They don't want anyone wearing goggles any more. i also heard we can run non sfi diapers this year but will need sfi diapers next year. and hans device? what et/mph break will this be needed.

hahaha it won't let me say c0ckpit

Keith 944 · 12-10-2007, 11:25 PM

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This is Dennis Ridgeway DRE ,I met with NHRA many times at PRI as of Sat night This is what will happen Danny told me the wording was wrong they will post something on web,I know this is messed up but they are getting it straightened out.Also they have said in a SFI meeting and NHRA that the 7.2 is not going to be required for sportsman cars and they have no intentions to in the future.This is DIRECTLY FROM NHRA AND THE SFI MEETING . They have a chart of each class and diaper requirements that I gave them to simplify things , Danny said he would print.So with all of this said please be patience lets see what happens .This is as frustraiting for me as it is for all of the racers Thanks Dennis Ridgeway

(this was taken from dennis's post)
Slick, how does binky know what is going on when nhra has not made a decison yet?
all these rules need to be worked out soon, so we will know what to buy!

SlickVic · 12-11-2007, 05:12 PM

Bunky didn't say anything about the diaper. I just asked him about the helmet for my partner Alan because he wears an open face helmet. Heard the diaper thing elsewhere. I still haven't bought one yet.

12-09-2007, 08:31 PM	#31
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes we need to wait for a few clarifications....

12-09-2007, 09:04 PM	#32
Duane Dagostino Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fl. Posts: 74 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes Take a look at the new specs for crotch strap mounts...most dragsters,roadsters won't conform ...after all these years ,this is changed??

12-09-2007, 10:47 PM	#33
TS310C Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Morton, IL Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes I think the generator exhaust rule is the best rule they have ever made. We have been using the Gen-Turi stacks for several years now. I have always said they should be manditory. As close as we all are in the pits I don't people think about all the Carbon Monoxide.

12-10-2007, 02:37 PM	#35
Duane Dagostino Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fl. Posts: 74 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes crotch belt must be anchored behind the chestline....this will have us move the tube back quite a bit in most cars...

12-10-2007, 05:11 PM	#36
Dave Steltz Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 323 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes Thanks Duane...I have to look at mine, it might actually be under my butt which would probably be ok... But of course, the slot in my Kirkey is out farther than that so will they make me cut a new hole in the seat ? Probably no one will ever look.... __________________ Dave Steltz 135G SG/SP/SST BIAECH Racing Team

12-10-2007, 05:48 PM	#37
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,478 Likes: 894 Liked 886 Times in 238 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes Technically, the crotch strap has always had to be mounted back farther than it is in most cars... ...... Years ago, at Indy, I was told my attachment point was too far front.. ......... When I questioned where the proper placement was supposed to be, I was told by a Div 3 tech man" I want to look down the top of your head and out your ***** hole and see the mounting bolt". Sure made it easy to remember . .......Tom __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

12-10-2007, 11:19 PM	#38
SlickVic Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 81 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes Talked to my local track tech director today at work. He says the full face helmet thing is only for open ****pit cars to eliminate the goggles. They don't want anyone wearing goggles any more. i also heard we can run non sfi diapers this year but will need sfi diapers next year. and hans device? what et/mph break will this be needed. hahaha it won't let me say c0ckpit __________________ 87 Cavalier, 92 Corvette, 72 Nova, 68 Firebird

12-10-2007, 11:25 PM	#39
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,195 Likes: 1,163 Liked 1,885 Times in 578 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes DIAPERMAN Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 53 Nhra Diaper Rules -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is Dennis Ridgeway DRE ,I met with NHRA many times at PRI as of Sat night This is what will happen Danny told me the wording was wrong they will post something on web,I know this is messed up but they are getting it straightened out.Also they have said in a SFI meeting and NHRA that the 7.2 is not going to be required for sportsman cars and they have no intentions to in the future.This is DIRECTLY FROM NHRA AND THE SFI MEETING . They have a chart of each class and diaper requirements that I gave them to simplify things , Danny said he would print.So with all of this said please be patience lets see what happens .This is as frustraiting for me as it is for all of the racers Thanks Dennis Ridgeway (this was taken from dennis's post) Slick, how does binky know what is going on when nhra has not made a decison yet? all these rules need to be worked out soon, so we will know what to buy! Last edited by Keith 944; 12-10-2007 at 11:29 PM.

12-11-2007, 05:12 PM	#40
SlickVic Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 81 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2008 rules changes Bunky didn't say anything about the diaper. I just asked him about the helmet for my partner Alan because he wears an open face helmet. Heard the diaper thing elsewhere. I still haven't bought one yet. __________________ 87 Cavalier, 92 Corvette, 72 Nova, 68 Firebird