Scooters trending down? - Page 4

west coast · 10-08-2014, 10:39 AM

OK how about all the people wearing the helmets fasten there chin straps and tighten them up, does no good if it comes off.

Mickey Whaley · 10-08-2014, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by west coast

OK how about all the people wearing the helmets fasten there chin straps and tighten them up, does no good if it comes off.

That's a good observation and advice.

Floyd Staggs · 10-08-2014, 11:33 AM

We've got a 1/8 mile track out here where that has been the rule since a hot shot on his quad busted his melon doing wheelies and shut down the racing for 2 hours while they took him to the hospital.

dennis dunlap · 10-08-2014, 12:00 PM

All scooters be exempt from automatic horse power,, they will go by factory ratings ..... 1 800 Briggs & stratton

Jim Caughlin · 10-08-2014, 02:50 PM

Several years ago, a racer (who shall remain nameless) had just just finished winning the Seattle Natl event when his car got creamed by an inebriated NHRA official on a scooter. If you saw the Natl Dragster winners circle photos, you would have noticed that his car was the only one facing in the opposite direction (to hide the body damage). He was assured that by NHRA that they would compensate him for the damage but he never got a dime. He had a subtle jab lettered on his car regarding their lack of payment the next year and he was told by NHRA to either remove it or there would be consequences.

Lee Jordan (3223) A/S · 10-08-2014, 10:26 PM

Well you see my avatar, the Fairlane is pointing the wrong way for just that reason! It wasn't an NHRA official but another compeditors "wife" maybe? I dont know who she was but this happened in the pits as well.
Nature has a way of balancing its self out. If you crash your scotter and blow out your mellon, well, survival of the fittest I say! Evolution will always overcome.

Tim Kish · 10-10-2014, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dennis dunlap

All scooters be exempt from automatic horse power,, they will go by factory ratings ..... 1 800 Briggs & stratton

Only scooters newer than 2008 will be exempt from HP.

treessavoy · 10-10-2014, 11:14 PM

The EPA has set emission standards for out door BBQ grills and they will be enforced by the NHRA for 2015.

JimR

novassdude · 10-11-2014, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Pedigo Perf

I'll wear a helmet while riding my scooter when I see John Force wear one too.

As soon as John figures out he fit a couple more sponsors on a helmet he will jump right on that band wagon.

Mark Yacavone · 11-25-2014, 12:01 PM

New rules are out and didn't see anything about this.
Anybody hear anything further?
Trying to decide if I need to get a bigger trailer to carry my golf cart...
Or just get a bicycle...or SEMA approved skate board ??

10-08-2014, 10:39 AM	#31
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 609 Likes: 12 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Scooters trending down? OK how about all the people wearing the helmets fasten there chin straps and tighten them up, does no good if it comes off. __________________ James Boyce 6052 K/SA Stock National record holder 2015,2018,2 times in 2022,2023

10-08-2014, 11:33 AM	#33
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 157 Liked 229 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Scooters trending down? We've got a 1/8 mile track out here where that has been the rule since a hot shot on his quad busted his melon doing wheelies and shut down the racing for 2 hours while they took him to the hospital. __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

10-08-2014, 12:00 PM	#34
dennis dunlap Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 221 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Scooters trending down? All scooters be exempt from automatic horse power,, they will go by factory ratings ..... 1 800 Briggs & stratton

10-08-2014, 02:50 PM	#35
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 685 Likes: 83 Liked 805 Times in 245 Posts	Re: Scooters trending down? Several years ago, a racer (who shall remain nameless) had just just finished winning the Seattle Natl event when his car got creamed by an inebriated NHRA official on a scooter. If you saw the Natl Dragster winners circle photos, you would have noticed that his car was the only one facing in the opposite direction (to hide the body damage). He was assured that by NHRA that they would compensate him for the damage but he never got a dime. He had a subtle jab lettered on his car regarding their lack of payment the next year and he was told by NHRA to either remove it or there would be consequences.

10-08-2014, 10:26 PM	#36
Lee Jordan (3223) A/S Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 105 Likes: 191 Liked 55 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Scooters trending down? Well you see my avatar, the Fairlane is pointing the wrong way for just that reason! It wasn't an NHRA official but another compeditors "wife" maybe? I dont know who she was but this happened in the pits as well. Nature has a way of balancing its self out. If you crash your scotter and blow out your mellon, well, survival of the fittest I say! Evolution will always overcome. __________________ 1967 Fairlane A/Stick - 1994 Mustang GT. 1989 Oldsmobile, R/SA - 2016 Z06 Weekend Street Car.

10-10-2014, 11:14 PM	#38
treessavoy VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dunnellon,FL Posts: 1,103 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Scooters trending down? The EPA has set emission standards for out door BBQ grills and they will be enforced by the NHRA for 2015. JimR __________________ Jim Rountree

11-25-2014, 12:01 PM	#40
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,820 Likes: 2,910 Liked 5,127 Times in 1,955 Posts	Re: Scooters trending down? New rules are out and didn't see anything about this. Anybody hear anything further? Trying to decide if I need to get a bigger trailer to carry my golf cart... Or just get a bicycle...or SEMA approved skate board ?? __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers