SRAC News From Mike Crutchfield

[Crew Chief]

Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

Please watch for NHRA to post on the NHRAracer web site that racers will have until INDY to fix the notches to bring the cars within the current rule as it is written in the 2013 rule book.

Everyone keeps talking about "the current rule as written". I have searched Stock and S/S in the 2013 NHRA rulebook and cannot find mention of notches in the rear bumper/valance panel for wheelie bar clearance either being allowed or disallowed. The only wording that comes close is "Alterations or customizing prohibited."

[Lew Silverman]

I think the wording in the Rulebook is ambiguous for a reason, the necessity of having a "one rule fits all" situation. While it seems to make perfect sense that having clearance around the rear valence and/or bumper is a safety issue and NOT a performance enhancement, the ultimate decision rests with the Technical Inspectors employed by the Sanctioning Body. Maybe it's time to re-word the section on wheelie-bars?

[Brett C]

We all need to stand tall on this one! Safety should be priority #1 in all aspects!

[Joseph Teuton]

I guess they rather us hang 100's of lbs on the front ends and just hope nothing happens to find front suspension when we come down. Man it just doesn't work like that! There is way to much more to worry about than knotches for wheelie bars huh guys?