NHRA Tether Rule Update

[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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[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

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

Jim,
What bluff? I am not promoting their products.
If you read my previous posts on this subject, I have give part numbers and options.
If you go to their website you will see they have an Orange color sleeve that says "NHRA Approved".
NHRA has said the approved devices must have an identification that shows it is an approved device. It was made clear to me by NHRA since I am helping a racing header builder with the design of a low cost device, affordable to all and legal to use.
I am not the enemy, just sharing what NHRA requires.

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Jim,
What bluff? I am not promoting their products.
If you read my previous posts on this subject, I have give part numbers and options.
If you go to their website you will see they have an Orange color sleeve that says "NHRA Approved".
NHRA has said the approved devices must have an identification that shows it is an approved device. It was made clear to me by NHRA since I am helping a racing header builder with the design of a low cost device, affordable to all and legal to use.
I am not the enemy, just sharing what NHRA requires.

OK. It's all good. Did not mean to be rude. This just really pisses me off! Jim

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