Another Racer Killed at E-Town

Ed Fernandez · 06-14-2010, 03:33 PM

Call me crazy,but in the case of run away cars at high speed,why doesn't NHRA cosult the US Navy about a catch wire like used on aircraft carriers to stop planes weighing over 17K pounds in about 250" at speeds over 200 knots?A lot of fine details but maybe they could be overcome.The wire could be raised by someone at the end of the track when needed as can the tail hook when the situation arises.Slower cars wouldn't be affected by the system.Just a goof ball idea by a blathering idiot who doesn't want to see anyone else severely hurt or killed doing what we enjoy.

06-14-2010, 03:33 PM	#30
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Another Racer Killed at E-Town Call me crazy,but in the case of run away cars at high speed,why doesn't NHRA cosult the US Navy about a catch wire like used on aircraft carriers to stop planes weighing over 17K pounds in about 250" at speeds over 200 knots?A lot of fine details but maybe they could be overcome.The wire could be raised by someone at the end of the track when needed as can the tail hook when the situation arises.Slower cars wouldn't be affected by the system.Just a goof ball idea by a blathering idiot who doesn't want to see anyone else severely hurt or killed doing what we enjoy. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA