All racers please read this reminder! - Page 2

E MAN 1982 · 05-27-2014, 03:07 PM

I have approached racers, told them that its unsafe & in the rule book. All I got in return was the stink eye. (looking at me like I'm the A-hole, no comments please) lol I remember back in the day, someone checking a trans brake in the lanes at E-town. Lets just say it wasn't pretty . E

GrapeApe7575 · 05-27-2014, 03:29 PM

You should continue to approach them anyway. Just because they are stupid enough to put their own self at risk doesn't give them the right to jeopardize those around them. Obviously you have to remind them in a friendly but firm manner but remind them none the less.

Rusty2211 · 05-27-2014, 05:30 PM

This should cut down on the tribal, transbrake test mating call that echos through the pits of most events.

cicero819 · 05-27-2014, 06:10 PM

Most track should offer an area that anyone can operate their trans brake in, where there is no danger to anyone. Jack stand are a must, just two weeks ago I saw a young man with his family under his car without jack stand, I left my pit and brought him two good J.K.S and he refused my offer. All I could say to him is that his pregnant wife won't be able to save his du$& ar&e when the car come crashing on him! Some people you can bring to the water but you can't make them drink it.CR

Rich67stang · 05-27-2014, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty2211

This should cut down on the tribal, transbrake test mating call that echos through the pits of most events.

This is the way most .90 guys (myself included) set/test throttle stop rpm before actually making a run. If we have to put it up on jack stands to do it, so be it, not a big deal.

jim powers · 05-27-2014, 06:47 PM

thanks Debbie , we all can use a reminder where safety is concerned!!

Tom keedle · 05-27-2014, 06:49 PM

doesn't make a lot of sense for guys like me with a manual trans...
never seen one just "drop" into gear...

JHeath · 05-27-2014, 08:02 PM

Didn't somene get killed out west several years ago, testing a trans brake, and crashed into a trailer.

Andys dad · 05-27-2014, 10:10 PM

OK I am too old - but I never needed NHRA to pass a rule for me to use jack stands even when it is inconvenient and so much work and very time consuming - OMG

"COME ON MAN"

You need a rule for that ...

Ron

Run to Rund · 05-28-2014, 01:52 AM

NHRA has apparently also decreed that electrons flow from the cathode to the anode, and therefore the shutoff switch is on the + side. The laws of physics and common sense do not apply at NHRA races.

05-27-2014, 03:07 PM	#11
E MAN 1982 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boyertown, Pa. Posts: 120 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: All racers please read this reminder! I have approached racers, told them that its unsafe & in the rule book. All I got in return was the stink eye. (looking at me like I'm the A-hole, no comments please) lol I remember back in the day, someone checking a trans brake in the lanes at E-town. Lets just say it wasn't pretty . E

05-27-2014, 03:29 PM	#12
GrapeApe7575 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 185 Likes: 20 Liked 325 Times in 70 Posts	Re: All racers please read this reminder! You should continue to approach them anyway. Just because they are stupid enough to put their own self at risk doesn't give them the right to jeopardize those around them. Obviously you have to remind them in a friendly but firm manner but remind them none the less.

05-27-2014, 05:30 PM	#13
Rusty2211 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 118 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: All racers please read this reminder! This should cut down on the tribal, transbrake test mating call that echos through the pits of most events.

05-27-2014, 06:10 PM	#14
cicero819 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aylmer Quebec, Canada Posts: 1,086 Likes: 31 Liked 67 Times in 29 Posts	Re: All racers please read this reminder! Most track should offer an area that anyone can operate their trans brake in, where there is no danger to anyone. Jack stand are a must, just two weeks ago I saw a young man with his family under his car without jack stand, I left my pit and brought him two good J.K.S and he refused my offer. All I could say to him is that his pregnant wife won't be able to save his du$& ar&e when the car come crashing on him! Some people you can bring to the water but you can't make them drink it.CR

05-27-2014, 06:47 PM	#16
jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 356 Likes: 183 Liked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Re: All racers please read this reminder! thanks Debbie , we all can use a reminder where safety is concerned!!

05-27-2014, 06:49 PM	#17
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: All racers please read this reminder! doesn't make a lot of sense for guys like me with a manual trans... never seen one just "drop" into gear... __________________ without losers,winning means nothing.

05-27-2014, 08:02 PM	#18
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 788 Likes: 2,890 Liked 370 Times in 102 Posts	Re: All racers please read this reminder! Didn't somene get killed out west several years ago, testing a trans brake, and crashed into a trailer. __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

05-27-2014, 10:10 PM	#19
Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: All racers please read this reminder! OK I am too old - but I never needed NHRA to pass a rule for me to use jack stands even when it is inconvenient and so much work and very time consuming - OMG "COME ON MAN" You need a rule for that ... Ron __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham

05-28-2014, 01:52 AM	#20
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 574 Likes: 6 Liked 44 Times in 22 Posts	Re: All racers please read this reminder! NHRA has apparently also decreed that electrons flow from the cathode to the anode, and therefore the shutoff switch is on the + side. The laws of physics and common sense do not apply at NHRA races.