Good news! R&P Steering legal in SS/AH

[Brian Oakes]

If it's allowed in AH, then keep it there, since AH has the own class, they should NOT be allowed to run the eliminator, or let all the others put one in.

[Dyno]

Do you think going to R&P is going to make any car faster? The change may make it safer. I do believe an AH car kicked the rods through the pan and locked up the steering. As far as not allowing them to race in the eliminator is a stupid comment. How many Hemi Shoot Out races are there that really count in a year? Only one that counts, Indy. Have a happy Thanksgiving everyone! Dyno

[SSDA Hemi]

Originally Posted by Dyno

Do you think going to R&P is going to make any car faster?

Yes, reduced windage in pan with centerlink tube removed, better header on drivers side. 5 to 10 hp and once one of the top guys update.... who can or will leave 5 to 10 horses on the table now. At the dutch the 4 cars in the semi's were almost identical. All had a shot at winning and was a great race!

My street Hemi has same centerlink going through pan as do a lot of other SS cars. My Corvette has centerlink hugging pan where if a rod comes out could do the same thing. If its safety from a rod taking it out, lets legalize aluminum rods.....

Originally Posted by Brian Oakes

If it's allowed in AH, then keep it there, since AH has the own class, they should NOT be allowed to run the eliminator, or let all the others put one in.

Brian, I agree 100% but really think no SS car should have a R&P besides front conversions or cars that came from factory with them.

[Rory McNeil]

Maybe better get rid of those pesky front torsion bars at the same time ! Coil overs, for safety, of course. A guy could bump his head on those dangerous torsion bars while installing the headers.

[Spyphish]

Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

Maybe better get rid of those pesky front torsion bars at the same time ! Coil overs, for safety, of course. A guy could bump his head on those dangerous torsion bars while installing the headers.

SHOOT!!!! I could have put that in my letter......Great idea

[SSDA Hemi]

Originally Posted by Spyphish

SHOOT!!!! I could have put that in my letter......Great idea

Mission accomplished.... Real purpose of this thread was to see where NHRA came up with this idea. I felt NHRA should've questioned the top SS/AH cars or builders and yes Stephen is one of them. I know NHRA never contacted Robesonia

So NHRA made a decision from a top AH racer that publicly has his car for sale for at least the last 2 years who is trying to leave the class?!!

$5k +/- update expense for "safety". I do want to know if the Spyphish car will be updated prior to the sale or sale price reduced for the new buyer. Asking for a friend

[Hacksaw]

Originally Posted by SSDA Hemi

Mission accomplished.... Real purpose of this thread was to see where NHRA came up with this idea. I felt NHRA should've questioned the top SS/AH cars or builders and yes Stephen is one of them. I know NHRA never contacted Robesonia

So NHRA made a decision from a top AH racer that publicly has his car for sale for at least the last 2 years who is trying to leave the class?!!

$5k +/- update expense for "safety". I do want to know if the Spyphish car will be updated prior to the sale or sale price reduced for the new buyer. Asking for a friend

This rule change is way overdue. Probably been ten years or so they wanted the update.

[Spyphish]

Originally Posted by SSDA Hemi

Mission accomplished.... Real purpose of this thread was to see where NHRA came up with this idea. I felt NHRA should've questioned the top SS/AH cars or builders and yes Stephen is one of them. I know NHRA never contacted Robesonia

So NHRA made a decision from a top AH racer that publicly has his car for sale for at least the last 2 years who is trying to leave the class?!!

$5k +/- update expense for "safety". I do want to know if the Spyphish car will be updated prior to the sale or sale price reduced for the new buyer. Asking for a friend

Not really, my email recieved an already in the works response from NHRA. PM me your email and I will send you the whole email and responses. (Did not get Ti valves) Since the Indy sponsor has us in a special class, why not ask for a saftey upgrade. After 2 cars wrecked years back with freeze plug failure at 155ish MPH (Bullet Bob & Brooks), I had Reher pin my freeze plugs. Was kicked out of Indy for external mod to the head. Got to love me some Robesonia. There still pinned as wiser heads (pun) prevailed. And yes my car will be upgraded. When your 71 and blind in one eye from birth, come give it a go. I don't do too bad at times. Selling due to father time. The only reason I was not at Indy was the 2 year Laura storm insurance deadline of Aug. 26. Stayed home and completed insurance claim instead of spending money to get spanked by Comella.......Phish