Dry Ice At Indy

Larry Hill · 07-28-2009, 08:49 PM

Will the officials turn their head and show a blind eye to competitors using anything, but ice [ you know that frozen water stuff ] to cool the car? Last year dry ice [ you know that stuff not found anywhere naturally on earth ] was seen in the staging lanes being used to cool intakes and fuel !!!!

james schaechter · 07-28-2009, 09:08 PM

Larry, I asked NHRA tech about this. I don't see why it would not be a better solution than wet ice, but I never got any response. I saw a lot of that stuff last year too. I like it, but I don't want to have any issues with it from tech. I would think it to be a safer deal, but who knows? If NHRA was smart, they could sell the stuff in the lanes! LOL.

Ed Fernandez · 07-28-2009, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by james schaechter

Larry, I asked NHRA tech about this. I don't see why it would not be a better solution than wet ice, but I never got any response. I saw a lot of that stuff last year too. I like it, but I don't want to have any issues with it from tech. I would think it to be a safer deal, but who knows? If NHRA was smart, they could sell the stuff in the lanes! LOL.

James it wouldn't be safe if it was either mishandled or left somewhere where a kid or pet could be in real trouble because of it.It can be dangerous stuff.

james schaechter · 07-29-2009, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

James it wouldn't be safe if it was either mishandled or left somewhere where a kid or pet could be in real trouble because of it.It can be dangerous stuff.

Ed, please explain. Is it the fact that it could burn the skin or what is it? There are a lof ot things in the lanes or the pits that could hurt a kid or an animal that we use at the track.(if not handled properly) Not trying to be a smart a@@, just wondering.

Chad Rhodes · 07-29-2009, 06:35 AM

I think the small chance of someone burning their skin is far outweighed by the fact that it leaves no water residue to end up on the track.

Dave Ribeiro · 07-29-2009, 07:13 AM

Longbob,

You are correct, it will knock you out and burn your skin real bad... If you have it in a car or trailer or enclosed space in can be very dangerous... Should only handle with heavy gloves....Be careful you can be seriously hurt for ever... Keep far away from Kids..

* The other side is it really works, try using the snow or pellets, instead of Ice blocks
Snow & Pellets won't last as long block ice but is much easier to handle ..

.Good Luck & be safe....

Tom Moock · 07-29-2009, 09:01 AM

question? how much et. do you pickup putting dry ice in fuel cell? saw this done at Topeka national event in class run off, must have passed fuel check, because he won class. Their other car was one of the top qualifier. Tom

Jeff Teuton · 07-29-2009, 09:41 AM

Keyboard cleaner was better and it dissappeared immediately. Looked funny though. And of course it is outlawed (I think).

Ed Fernandez · 07-29-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by james schaechter

Ed, please explain. Is it the fact that it could burn the skin or what is it? There are a lof ot things in the lanes or the pits that could hurt a kid or an animal that we use at the track.(if not handled properly) Not trying to be a smart a@@, just wondering.

James,the posts after mine gave some other reasons.We all know that some people in our sport are more responsible than others.What happens if at the end of the race they just chuck the stuff and go?
I've seen some real nasty situations in the short time (11 years) I've been running stock.Example:
3 years ago at the Toyo Nats.Someone parked near me in the field dumped their black water tank before they left.So leaving dry ice behind wouldn't be out of the question for a cretin like this.
It's only my opinion right or wrong.

Mike Brogniez · 07-29-2009, 10:58 AM

Dry ice has been used on airplanes food trolleys in specific quantities applications to make it safe.
It does hurt the skin if one comes in direct contact with it.

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,644 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,738 Times in 2,234 Posts	Dry Ice At Indy Will the officials turn their head and show a blind eye to competitors using anything, but ice [ you know that frozen water stuff ] to cool the car? Last year dry ice [ you know that stuff not found anywhere naturally on earth ] was seen in the staging lanes being used to cool intakes and fuel !!!! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 07-29-2009 at 09:47 AM.

07-28-2009, 09:08 PM	#2
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,991 Likes: 1,291 Liked 1,436 Times in 299 Posts	Re: Dry Ice At Indy Larry, I asked NHRA tech about this. I don't see why it would not be a better solution than wet ice, but I never got any response. I saw a lot of that stuff last year too. I like it, but I don't want to have any issues with it from tech. I would think it to be a safer deal, but who knows? If NHRA was smart, they could sell the stuff in the lanes! LOL. __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

07-29-2009, 06:35 AM	#5
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Dry Ice At Indy I think the small chance of someone burning their skin is far outweighed by the fact that it leaves no water residue to end up on the track. __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

07-29-2009, 07:13 AM	#6
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Dry Ice At Indy Longbob, You are correct, it will knock you out and burn your skin real bad... If you have it in a car or trailer or enclosed space in can be very dangerous... Should only handle with heavy gloves....Be careful you can be seriously hurt for ever... Keep far away from Kids.. * The other side is it really works, try using the snow or pellets, instead of Ice blocks Snow & Pellets won't last as long block ice but is much easier to handle .. .Good Luck & be safe.... __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

07-29-2009, 09:01 AM	#7
Tom Moock Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 801 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Dry Ice At Indy question? how much et. do you pickup putting dry ice in fuel cell? saw this done at Topeka national event in class run off, must have passed fuel check, because he won class. Their other car was one of the top qualifier. Tom __________________ Tom Moock 5704 STK

07-29-2009, 09:41 AM	#8
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Dry Ice At Indy Keyboard cleaner was better and it dissappeared immediately. Looked funny though. And of course it is outlawed (I think). __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

07-29-2009, 10:58 AM	#10
Mike Brogniez Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 476 Likes: 7 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Dry Ice At Indy Dry ice has been used on airplanes food trolleys in specific quantities applications to make it safe. It does hurt the skin if one comes in direct contact with it.