2017 to 2018 Rule Amendments

[nhramnl]

See, I like NHRA, because they're always looking out for my safety. It has nothing to do with lining the pockets or their cronies in the aftermarket industry, like some of your guys suggest. New belts every two years? Absolutely! Who among us hasn't experienced a belt failure, with 2+ year old belts? I wish NHRA had the same kind of influence with OEM car manufacturers, because they're obviously risking my life by not requiring belt replacement in my 5-year old pickup.Header tethers? One of the best and most necessary safety items in years. I was constantly getting hit by flying collectors, and now, I feel that I can run down the track with anybody, without worry. The nightmare is finally over. New trans shield every 5 years? Sure! With all of the transmission explosions you see in Stock and Super Stock (and all of the resultant injuries), I'm not really sure that 5 years is often enough. I'm going to write to them, to ask that a new (or "re-certified") trans shield be required for every race. Think how safe we'll be! 3.2A/5 pants, in addition to the jacket? Aww hell yeah! After countless, horrible crashes and fires I've seen in Stock and Super Stock, it's the least they could do. I've actually written to NHRA, to propose that every racer be required to be bubble-wrapped, in addition to the current protective suit. Now that I think of it, maybe the interior of the car should be packed with shipping peanuts.,,,