NHRA Safety, who are you kidding

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This is a letter I typed & intended on sending to our D1 DD & tech director. I decided to wait until this weekends divisional.

Hello Ryck & Bob-

I'm not really sure if this is a complaint or FYI.
While we were at E-Town last weekend, during second rd. of SC
one of the officials came over to me while I was in the water box
and told/signaled to me twice to tighten my seat belts.
So, I did what he asked but my belts were already tight.
It was dark, and I have a "large" black cushion behind me so maybe
he didn’t see me moved further away than a "normal" person would sit. (I am 4'11 on a good day)
I was a little bit mad, but let it go. Here comes my problem.
On Monday, Kenny had to run Brad Plourd in the Semi's, he said he couldn’t
believe how far he was out of the cage going down the track. He said he
Litterally had his whole head out of the cage trying to drive him.
Now, I am about as safety consious as they get, but I am getting a little tired
of people doing this. I really don’t want to stir the pot, but this isnt about just
winning a round anymore.
Maybe some "spot" checks are in order?
I included a picture from competition plus from the Englishtown final, you be the judge.

PS> this is only the 60ft clock.
PSS> I don’t sit that far out with all of my cushions. lol

Debbie Moses