Seat Belts

[Bob Mulry]

Originally Posted by HawkBrosMav

I'm sorry guys.. I know I'm not your typical go to 8-10 races a year Stock/SS guy, but I can guarantee you my belts are worn out after 2-2.5 years.. Deist.. Crow you name I've wore them out.. the rule is in place to take the liability off of the poor tech guy that just let your 10 year old belts pass tech, when you get seriously injured in an accident.. You people complaining that you don't want to replace them every 2 year would be the first ones in line to sue when the belt failed in an accident..

Brad

Is it truly a “Commitment to Safety”?

When was the last time that you saw an NHRA tech inspector check the seat belt mounting hardware and installation to insure that it complied with NHRA rules?

I believe that the seat belts used in NASCAR have a set procedure for the mounting of the seat belt hardware and routing of the belts and that was the cause of the belt failure. The belt failed, as I remember the news accounts, due to the installation not being in compliance with NASCAR rules and the belt was worn which caused it to fail.

Just having a 2 year rule on seat belt replacement doesn't free NHRA to not inspect and certify that the belts are installed per NHRA guidelines.

Correct installation and proper quality control of the seat belts is what turns them into safety equipment.

The 2 year rule is nothing but a money maker.

Just my thoughts,
Bob

[Peter Ash]

Originally Posted by Bob Mulry

Is it truly a “Commitment to Safety”?

When was the last time that you saw an NHRA tech inspector check the seat belt mounting hardware and installation to insure that it complied with NHRA rules?

I believe that the seat belts used in NASCAR have a set procedure for the mounting of the seat belt hardware and routing of the belts and that was the cause of the belt failure. The belt failed, as I remember the news accounts, due to the installation not being in compliance with NASCAR rules and the belt was worn which caused it to fail.

Just having a 2 year rule on seat belt replacement doesn't free NHRA to not inspect and certify that the belts are installed per NHRA guidelines.

Correct installation and proper quality control of the seat belts is what turns them into safety equipment.

The 2 year rule is nothing but a money maker.

Just my thoughts,
Bob

Division 6, my car.

[Bob Mulry]

Originally Posted by Peter Ash

Division 6, my car.

Was the mounting hardware and installation checked every time that your car went through tech just like the date on the belt?

I am not ragging on the tech inspection, but rather trying to point out how stupid the 2 year rule is.........

[Bart Kilraine]

The New Jersey seat belt law started off as a 5 year rule.

[Mark Howes]

D1 LODRS at Epping. Curt Lashure was checking cars for seat and belt mounting. I know of one racer who had to make an adjustment in mounting to pass tech

[Mike Jones]

Originally Posted by Mark Howes

D1 LODRS at Epping. Curt Lashure was checking cars for seat and belt mounting. I know of one racer who had to make an adjustment in mounting to pass tech

Same thing happened to my friend at 2012 Englishtown LODRS...

Mike P/SA A114

[Peter Ash]

Originally Posted by Bob Mulry

Was the mounting hardware and installation checked every time that your car went through tech just like the date on the belt?

I am not ragging on the tech inspection, but rather trying to point out how stupid the 2 year rule is.........

Yes, my car is quite low and they get down on a knee to have a good look. They have made suggestions, which I followed through on.

[Alex Denysenko]

Originally Posted by Bob Mulry

Is it truly a “Commitment to Safety”?

When was the last time that you saw an NHRA tech inspector check the seat belt mounting hardware and installation to insure that it complied with NHRA rules?

I believe that the seat belts used in NASCAR have a set procedure for the mounting of the seat belt hardware and routing of the belts and that was the cause of the belt failure. The belt failed, as I remember the news accounts, due to the installation not being in compliance with NASCAR rules and the belt was worn which caused it to fail.

Just having a 2 year rule on seat belt replacement doesn't free NHRA to not inspect and certify that the belts are installed per NHRA guidelines.

Correct installation and proper quality control of the seat belts is what turns them into safety equipment.

The 2 year rule is nothing but a money maker.

Just my thoughts,
Bob

Funny how NASCAR has to replace their belts every FIVE (5) years

[Mickey Whaley]

Originally Posted by Alex Denysenko

Funny how NASCAR has to replace their belts every FIVE (5) years

That is funny how many miles do they race compared to the miles we race? But the out of date belts have many uses like pulling tractors out of the field, pulling engines with the cherry picker, even picking up and setting 40 ft light poles.

[Rory McNeil]

Originally Posted by Mickey Whaley

That is funny how many miles do they race compared to the miles we race? But the out of date belts have many uses like pulling tractors out of the field, pulling engines with the cherry picker, even picking up and setting 40 ft light poles.

Every time I have ever taken an expired 5 point harness to a swap meet, they have always been purchased by a circle track racer, you know, the type of racing where hitting the wall or another car is a constant occurance. Apparently, my 2or 3 year old belts that have never experianced any impact loads are not safe anymore in NHRAs eyes, but are just fine for a roundy round racer.