SFI flexplate mandatory in all v8s Jan 2024

[Terry Cain]

Originally Posted by MikeMoller

Like to know how they will be checking that-they don’t check anything these days

They'll check it when it's laying on track or out from under the car. Then you will get a nice letter and a fine.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by Kevin Panzino

I assume one came apart? I hadn't heard of the incident in D-4.

Lil’ Jimmy Hildago was staged when a competitors flexplate broke and attacked his GTO . Pictures are floating around the internet . Thank God young Hildago was not injured

[tommy d]

Probably 20 years ago a dragster destroyed one during the burnout at Indy and pieces went over the spectator side stands and one stuck in the side of our trailer. Rare but happens.

[Carguy49]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Lil’ Jimmy Hildago was staged when a competitors flexplate broke and attacked his GTO . Pictures are floating around the internet . Thank God young Hildago was not injured

Glad Jimmy is o.k. Any chance of getting the picture of the car posted here.

[Dave Gantz]

Here's the thread that was on here:https://classracer.com/classforum/sh...ad.php?t=84937

[Carguy49]

I have been very busy and had not seen that thread. Thanks Dave. So glad that it wasn't worse. Thank God Jimmy is o.k!!!!!!!!

[Regan Wilson]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Lil’ Jimmy Hildago was staged when a competitors flexplate broke and attacked his GTO . Pictures are floating around the internet . Thank God young Hildago was not injured

It's a good thing nobody was injured period.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by Regan Wilson

It's a good thing nobody was injured period.

Yes, the driver of the Chevy11, the starting line crew, and spectators were all very fortunate.

[Mark Yacavone]

Let's look a few things here:

Mopar ring gear is attached to the converter. I can buy them from a number of sources. Not SFI certified, in any case.

Fords have 4 bolts on the converter..Possible a stronger deal.

You cannot modify an SFI part i.e. cutting a window or a door in a bell housing. How do balance an approved flex plate then?

Turbo Grand National Buicks run way run way down in the 11's., as a V6 combo.
Same for Saturn Sky and Pontiac Solstice Eco-Tec 4 cylinder combos in Stock.

Seems to me that this should be done by ET, rather than singling out a particular brand or two..Maybe 12 flat ET..Not by class or eliminator like the stupid roll bar rule.

Just a thought or two, but whatever anybody does , don't show this post to the NHRA lawyers or insurance company..They're all pacified now.