Secondary Braking Allowed(finally)

[CBS]

Thanks to John D (and the SRAC) for tirelessly working to get this done...His approach and professionalism allowed him to finally get this rule changed...below was pasted in from the rules update on NHRARACER.com

routed outside the framerail, or enclosed in a 16-inch length of 1/8-inch minimum wall thickness steel tubing securely mounted where line(s) pass the flywheel bellhousing area and not routed in the driveline tunnel. All brake lines must be attached to chassis as per OEM style; hoses must have mounting brackets; no tie wraps, tape, etc. All brake lines on any rear-engine car must be protected inside of tubing or be braided steel construction where they pass the engine. All pedals must be covered with non-skid material.

Secondary braking systems are permitted.

. NHRA-accepted hand controls for the physically challenged permitted. Automated braking systems prohibited; application and release of brakes must be a direct function of the driver; electronics, pneumatics, or any other device may in no way affect or assist brake operation. NHRA-accepted mechanical ABS systems permitted in all classes; contact NHRA Technical Department headquarters. If brake system includes a differential pressure switch, line-loc installed on front brakes must have solenoid installed after the differential switch. All line-locs (electric or hydraulic) must be self-returning to normal brake operating mode.

[billy leber]

Excellent, about time huh....

[Jeff Beckman]

Thank Goodness they actually (psychically) took my hand brake away at Indy.

[C and W Racing]

The way that it's worded leaves a lot to be desired. Says they are permited, then the next thing you read it's for physically challanged racers.

We can all make the argument that we are all mentally challanged, lol, but who decides if anyone is pysically challanged?
Chuck

[CBS]

Really....they are allowed now....

[John DiBartolomeo]

There is more to the story than just NHRA allowing them, but Jon Asher has to get credit for his help in bringing the issue to the light of day, regardless of the fact that he doesn't want any credit.

Yes, they are legal just as they should have been for the past 15 years or so. I remember seeing the first dual brake system on a roadster that Kurt Damron had built years ago. I'm not sure if they were legal back then, or just when the rule came into effect, but finally they're accepted now. No more having to worry about surrendering your brake handle to the NHRA Tech people. And I think the Tech people are just as happy.

[38roadster]

Finally! help for the spindle mount front wheel brake Guys!

[Barney B]

Great news, thanks for all the hard work to get this rule changed!!

BB