NHRA Tether Rule Update

[Ed Wright]

Ok.

[Mike Gray]

If I can build a set that matches for $65.00 how would anyone know?
Products are on Amazon:
Sucor stainless steel swage eye (I guess I need to figure out how to get the orange coloring...lol)
Pro tie T bolt stainless clamps
Flexlock ss nuts
Stainless wire rope.

[gsa612]

Originally Posted by Mike Gray

If I can build a set that matches exactly for $122.77 including California tax, how would anyone know?
Products are on Amazon:
Sucor S0761-003 1/8" quick attach eye
Pro tie T bolt stainless clamps
Flexlock ss nuts
Stainless wire rope.

Is there a stamp on the clamp?, does it come with some cert.? If tech asks if you have a approved tether and you lie and there's a way they can tell, you'll be kicked from that race, and probably fined.It's worth it for nhra to have the tech guy do the lambada under your car if they can catch a ??$$ fine.

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by gsa612

Is there a stamp on the clamp?, does it come with some cert.? If tech asks if you have a approved tether and you lie and there's a way they can tell, you'll be kicked from that race, and probably fined.It's worth it for nhra to have the tech guy do the lambada under your car if they can catch a ??$$ fine.

You have to provide an identification or part marking for verification purposes.

[Mike Gray]

So the only thing you can't actually buy (much cheaper) is the receipt for the "approved" tether? How long did it take someone to piece up this thing with off the shelf parts?
They manufacture nothing except a sales slip!

[Signman]

Originally Posted by Mike Gray

How long did it take someone to piece up this thing with off the shelf parts?

About 10 minutes.

[Mike Gray]

"Although we feel we have designed 3 standard length tethers that will meet the majority of needs,
our 36” Universal “cut to fit” tether is also available for the special needs application,
and can be cut and assembled to be from 6 inches to 36 inches in length."

They said it themselves, I happen to be using the cut to fit universal tether and put it together myself. And yeah "I lost my sales slip"

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Mike Gray

So the only thing you can't actually buy (much cheaper) is the receipt for the "approved" tether? How long did it take someone to piece up this thing with off the shelf parts?
They manufacture nothing except a sales slip!

Is not the receipt that is the proof of an accepted product; it must have a part marking or identification as part of the assembly. If you look at the current approved tether, it does have an identification as a NHRA approved product.

[Jim Wahl]

As I've said before, if it's really the safety aspect NHRA is concerned about, why do they care if the racer buys the same parts and make them on their own? The tether company makes a universal kit that the racer must put together. What's the difference except for the huge cost savings for the racer?

So SSDiv6, you are telling me that there is a logo stamped on one of these parts that says "NHRA Approved"? I'm calling your bluff. Show me! I'm not buying one of these just to find out.

As I have also said before, I can make one of these tethers (and happy to do so) for 25% of the cost of buying one from the tether company. I am fully capable as are most of the racers I know. I am also happy to submit to a tech inspection to a qualified inspector for approval much the way they tech my car to be sure my battery is secured, my seats are secured, I have all the studs on my axles, my tires are in good shape etc. Get the point? This is a money maker.... period! $150- $200 profit. It takes 10 minutes to put these together. When bought in bulk it probably costs less than $50 for the parts. Pretty good markup on the backs of fellow racers don't you think? Jim


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[gsa612]

Here they are: click on the pic,