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hotrods1795 · 03-25-2012, 05:38 PM

First, let me say I am not one to oppose safety, but if safety is the issue, then why is it not a mandatory rule for all NHRA, IHRA, etc. and why only 9.90 and quicker.

My understanding is that the diaper does not have to be SFI approved, can be homemade, just so you have somthing to catch the oil and does not have to be fire proof. What if I have a small leak (that I am not aware of), have a diaper on and since the diapers are not fireproof, the leak could soak the diaper and cause a fire due to hot headers, etc.

Having a full bodied SS car makes it even more difficult to put on a diaper than say with a dragster due to header placement, tie rod running thru the oil pan among other things.

Not being required to have a diaper to race SS but being told I cannot test at my local track because I do not have one does not sit well with me.

Danny Henderson
SS/GA 1795

03-25-2012, 05:38 PM	#6
hotrods1795 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 38 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Diaper required at Division 1 Tracks? First, let me say I am not one to oppose safety, but if safety is the issue, then why is it not a mandatory rule for all NHRA, IHRA, etc. and why only 9.90 and quicker. My understanding is that the diaper does not have to be SFI approved, can be homemade, just so you have somthing to catch the oil and does not have to be fire proof. What if I have a small leak (that I am not aware of), have a diaper on and since the diapers are not fireproof, the leak could soak the diaper and cause a fire due to hot headers, etc. Having a full bodied SS car makes it even more difficult to put on a diaper than say with a dragster due to header placement, tie rod running thru the oil pan among other things. Not being required to have a diaper to race SS but being told I cannot test at my local track because I do not have one does not sit well with me. Danny Henderson SS/GA 1795