Ear protection

Bruce Noland · 02-23-2010, 10:51 AM

Ron,
The simple truth is very young children do not belong at national events. It is almost impossible to protect them 100% of the time and all it takes is one loud noise spike to permanently damage their hearing. The loud noise adversely effects the soft and still forming inner ear of infants and children. Damage can range from hearing loss and speech impediments to brain damage. It drives me crazy to see a parent holding an infant or a child near the fence; especially when the pros are running.

A few years ago I sent several return receipt letters to nhra and asked them to put up some signs to warn unsuspecting parents as they entered the track. nhra would not respond.

There are many well intentioned parents who think there will be no permanent damage to their children, however, it may not show up until years later. Why take the chance?

02-23-2010, 10:51 AM	#2
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Ear protection Ron, The simple truth is very young children do not belong at national events. It is almost impossible to protect them 100% of the time and all it takes is one loud noise spike to permanently damage their hearing. The loud noise adversely effects the soft and still forming inner ear of infants and children. Damage can range from hearing loss and speech impediments to brain damage. It drives me crazy to see a parent holding an infant or a child near the fence; especially when the pros are running. A few years ago I sent several return receipt letters to nhra and asked them to put up some signs to warn unsuspecting parents as they entered the track. nhra would not respond. There are many well intentioned parents who think there will be no permanent damage to their children, however, it may not show up until years later. Why take the chance? __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK