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Old 12-05-2011, 04:51 PM   #1
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do not use at nhra races
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They can be used at NHRA races just not aimed at the other car if what i understand > correct me if I am wrong???
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They can be used at NHRA races just not aimed at the other car if what i understand > correct me if I am wrong???
Thats the way it reads to me.
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You also can't post the video on any public media site.
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You also can't post the video on any public media site.
Why not? It's not like NHRA is ever going put a stocker on TV.

I see lot's of NHRA viedos on YouTube. If there's a real reason why we can't have them in the car, I'd like to know before I buy one myself...
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the mount is not metal
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Oh f'n well. They can get over it
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I had a chance to talk with Garcia at the PRI show about the camera's and he told me they are going to add some wording, to the rule. I don't think they have an issue with the non metal mounting if inside the car. The concern was with one flying off after not being attached correctly. I have had the suction cup mount above 150mph, and many have had them much higher. I have also not latched the suction cup correctly and ran over the damn thing with the golf cart at five mph! He mentioned a tether "may" satisfy them, and that he wanted to add some "common sense" wording ( I had to chuckle at that, NHRA - Common sense aren't two words heard together very often) He said they had a lot of questions about the cameras at the show, and would try to make some clarification soon. He also gave me the impression that they don't want real time video transmissions. And that is the issue, not YouTube.

I have sold the GoPro Systems in the past and really liked the results. When NHRA banned all cameras period on Juniors year ago and killed my deal with GoPro on the Junior I was less than thrilled, but they act like they may revisit the issue with mounting. Another camera that was at the PRI show and would be worth a look is the Re-Play XD. They have a billet mount and from what I understand the owners are racers, and the quality seemed top notch both in equipment, and video.

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Why not? It's not like NHRA is ever going put a stocker on TV.


I see lot's of NHRA viedos on YouTube. If there's a real reason why we can't have them in the car, I'd like to know before I buy one myself...

Save your money.
Rules revisions for 2012 says so.Read text below.I guess you can watch it in your trailer with the doors closed.Those boys in Glendora are really on top of it.I'm surprised they don't allow it,with a kick back to NHRA.Oh damn,I just gave them another enhancement they can foist on us.

SECTION 20: GENERAL REGULATIONS, SUPPORT GROUP: 9, 9:15 CAMERAS (Page 38) (To be added after 9:14 WARM-UPS)
Cameras permitted. May not be intentionally directed at the racer in the other lane without NHRA permission. Video may not be transmitted in any means or manner without NHRA permission. Incident video may not be transmitted under any circumstances. No video monitors permitted in or on the car. Video may not be used in any way to determine track position in real time. Must be securely attached to the vehicle with appropriate fasteners. May not be attached with suction cups, wires ties, hose clamps etc.. All mounting brackets, associated fasteners, hardware, etc. from the camera to the vehicle attachment point must be metal, no plastic or non-metallic components permitted. Attachment to the driver, the driver’s helmet or the steering wheel prohibited.
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Save your money.
Rules revisions for 2012 says so.Read text below.I guess you can watch it in your trailer with the doors closed.Those boys in Glendora are really on top of it.I'm surprised they don't allow it,with a kick back to NHRA.Oh damn,I just gave them another enhancement they can foist on us.

SECTION 20: GENERAL REGULATIONS, SUPPORT GROUP: 9, 9:15 CAMERAS (Page 38) (To be added after 9:14 WARM-UPS)
Cameras permitted. May not be intentionally directed at the racer in the other lane without NHRA permission. Video may not be transmitted in any means or manner without NHRA permission. Incident video may not be transmitted under any circumstances. No video monitors permitted in or on the car. Video may not be used in any way to determine track position in real time. Must be securely attached to the vehicle with appropriate fasteners. May not be attached with suction cups, wires ties, hose clamps etc.. All mounting brackets, associated fasteners, hardware, etc. from the camera to the vehicle attachment point must be metal, no plastic or non-metallic components permitted. Attachment to the driver, the driver’s helmet or the steering wheel prohibited.

Thanks Ed for posting the rule. I agree with Yo Ken, The rule seems to be more aimed at not allowing someone to live broadcast from an NHRA race without their permission. I can understand this. I can almost understand them not wanting you to point your in car camera at your opponent without permission. However, I have yet to see ANY camera, on board or in car, that can be mounted totally with metal components. I can understand the NHRA not wanting the camera to come loose on a run and distracting the driver or falling on the track. The GoPro mounts provided with the camera have been tested on and in airplanes inside and out at over 300mph. I think the roll bar mount is plenty safe for any Sportsman car! The GoPro mounts appear to be much more heavy duty and stronger than any regular single screw camera mount I have seen.

As for videoing from the stands or in the staging lanes or pits, I see nothing prohibiting any of this as long as it is not a live feed transmission. What "Lang Productions" does for example seems to fit well within the rules. Jim


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