Tether Update

CBS · 12-05-2013, 11:05 AM

from NHRA

Just a quick update to the collector tether rule….

• All racers will need to purchase an NHRA-accepted unit or weld the collector to suffice the rule.
• Only those mass producing tether units will be allowed to submit said unit for approval to get on the NHRA-accepted list.
• At least one, possible two companies will be posting contingency for their collector tether product.

Any questions, contact NHRA Tech.

Rock..

Rick Bailey · 12-05-2013, 06:24 PM

CBS,

Just my opinion, and a quote from another post.

Damn Bob ! ........ easy there ! .........

Jok, its the principle ...... How do I get NHRA approval/acceptance on my vinyl lettering , so racers "Have to buy from me !!!!!

My son and I can build complete race cars ...... but we can't make a freeking teather !

Give me a break !

Happy Thanksgiving

Im not against some sort of teather/retainer devise as I've seen it happen and a friend got hurt pretty bad ....... I just don't like how NHRA is handling it .

They could set a guideline where a racer could make their own .... and then allow the techs be the judge.............

Thanks Rock !

Maverick · 12-05-2013, 08:43 PM

Just wondering how many people are using helmet teathers, and which one do you think are the best and why?

DIAPERMAN · 12-05-2013, 09:54 PM

Rock Lokar and Collector teather are posting Div contengancy

Bill Baer · 12-05-2013, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Bailey

CBS,

Just my opinion, and a quote from another post.

Damn Bob ! ........ easy there ! .........

Jok, its the principle ...... How do I get NHRA approval/acceptance on my vinyl lettering , so racers "Have to buy from me !!!!!

My son and I can build complete race cars ...... but we can't make a freeking teather !

Give me a break !

Happy Thanksgiving

Im not against some sort of teather/retainer devise as I've seen it happen and a friend got hurt pretty bad ....... I just don't like how NHRA is handling it .

They could set a guideline where a racer could make their own .... and then allow the techs be the judge.............

Thanks Rock !

Well you could contact them and inquire what I would cost to become a contingency sponsor! LOL

HolcombS/G155G · 12-06-2013, 09:37 AM

I understand the rule but don't. Guys like myself who do regular maintenance and check things over between races have to take up for those who don't and buy the tethers. My dragster headers have mounting tabs on all for primaries where the collector bolts up w/ stainless hardware w/ nylon inserted lock nuts. The parts to make these kits are 10-20 bucks if that and the companies are making 1000% on the mark up.

jmcarter · 12-06-2013, 10:35 AM

Mark Lelchook's new approved tethers are by far the simplest solution. No sense ranting any more...it's done.

sst7250 · 12-06-2013, 12:05 PM

I find it interesting that the Performance Welding ones are no more than what most of us already have. A wedled tab with a nut and bolt. Only difference being they use a wire rope between the mounting points. Dont understand how it is any better than what 99.9% of us already have....Just saying Mark is a good guy and makes great stuff for sure, just find this design a bit curious.

H.A.A.C. Racing · 12-09-2013, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HolcombS/G155G

I understand the rule but don't. Guys like myself who do regular maintenance and check things over between races have to take up for those who don't and buy the tethers. My dragster headers have mounting tabs on all for primaries where the collector bolts up w/ stainless hardware w/ nylon inserted lock nuts. The parts to make these kits are 10-20 bucks if that and the companies are making 1000% on the mark up.

If you're using "nylock" nuts on your exhaust, you should be first in line for the tether set up. I do agree however that you should be able to make your own under the guide lines NHRA provides.

Bob Verwold · 12-20-2013, 10:42 AM

With my headers having a 3 bolt flange that's welded on and my extensions with a 3 bolt flange that's welded on and these are bolted together do I need the tether ?
I would think that 3 --3/8" bolts would be plenty strong enough to keep the extension on !!!

12-05-2013, 11:05 AM	#1
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Tether Update from NHRA Just a quick update to the collector tether rule…. • All racers will need to purchase an NHRA-accepted unit or weld the collector to suffice the rule. • Only those mass producing tether units will be allowed to submit said unit for approval to get on the NHRA-accepted list. • At least one, possible two companies will be posting contingency for their collector tether product. Any questions, contact NHRA Tech. Rock..

12-05-2013, 06:24 PM	#2
Rick Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 502 Likes: 5 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Tether Update CBS, Just my opinion, and a quote from another post. Damn Bob ! ........ easy there ! ......... Jok, its the principle ...... How do I get NHRA approval/acceptance on my vinyl lettering , so racers "Have to buy from me !!!!! My son and I can build complete race cars ...... but we can't make a freeking teather ! Give me a break ! Happy Thanksgiving Im not against some sort of teather/retainer devise as I've seen it happen and a friend got hurt pretty bad ....... I just don't like how NHRA is handling it . They could set a guideline where a racer could make their own .... and then allow the techs be the judge............. Thanks Rock ! __________________ Rick Bailey 3439 SC

12-05-2013, 08:43 PM	#3
Maverick Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 299 Likes: 3 Liked 36 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Tether Update Just wondering how many people are using helmet teathers, and which one do you think are the best and why?

12-05-2013, 09:54 PM	#4
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Tether Update Rock Lokar and Collector teather are posting Div contengancy

12-06-2013, 09:37 AM	#6
HolcombS/G155G Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Dover PA Posts: 47 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tether Update I understand the rule but don't. Guys like myself who do regular maintenance and check things over between races have to take up for those who don't and buy the tethers. My dragster headers have mounting tabs on all for primaries where the collector bolts up w/ stainless hardware w/ nylon inserted lock nuts. The parts to make these kits are 10-20 bucks if that and the companies are making 1000% on the mark up. __________________ DIV 1 Super Gas/Comp Newbie 2001 S/G Camaro, vfn bodied, all alum 430 SBC 2004 S/C Ed Quay XL 4 link dragster, 565 BBC

12-06-2013, 10:35 AM	#7
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,308 Likes: 2,413 Liked 3,226 Times in 981 Posts	Re: Tether Update Mark Lelchook's new approved tethers are by far the simplest solution. No sense ranting any more...it's done. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

12-06-2013, 12:05 PM	#8
sst7250 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 184 Likes: 9 Liked 45 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Tether Update I find it interesting that the Performance Welding ones are no more than what most of us already have. A wedled tab with a nut and bolt. Only difference being they use a wire rope between the mounting points. Dont understand how it is any better than what 99.9% of us already have....Just saying Mark is a good guy and makes great stuff for sure, just find this design a bit curious.

12-20-2013, 10:42 AM	#10
Bob Verwold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fayetteville Ohio Posts: 656 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tether Update With my headers having a 3 bolt flange that's welded on and my extensions with a 3 bolt flange that's welded on and these are bolted together do I need the tether ? I would think that 3 --3/8" bolts would be plenty strong enough to keep the extension on !!!