Blinder/Blocker clarification needed

[KennyAnderson]

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Kenny if the dividers are too short racers will be leaving off of the slower cars tree.

Exactly! When I'm faster, especially just a tick faster, I still have trouble occasionally with a bulb or less stagger. As long as I've been doing it it still throws me off occasionally. Hence.... put an effective splitter of don't bother.

[Whalen3186]

I reached out to Pat Cvengros, Lonnie Grim and Ned Walliser to voice my support for allowing the freedom to choose to use a blinder or not. A portion of the response that I received back from Pat C is highlighted below.

We have been told that this rule is solely based on safety as stated in the clarification posted on www.nhraracer.com Jan 20. IF that was the case, why is there a need to mention the fact that Stock/SS are full tree categories and bringing a level playing field to the starting line??

Maybe all 7 of the current SRAC reps can chime in and give us the details of the conversations that they’ve had with NHRA authorities over the past year or 2 on the subject.

‘I am continually confident that the new blinder rule will promote much better safety across the entire property and the end result will also make for better racing as the advantage of said blinder has been removed thus bringing a very level playing field in reaction time at the starting line back into play. It is a full tree category. The substantial difference in other classes that are still allowed a blinder is that they primarily tow to the starting line and from the top end of the racetrack.’

[Future Super Stocker]

I have a full gage in my 3rd gen with a factory visor. You may have to ajust yourself a bit but it works.

[gmeyer]

Rumor has it that a past champ is coming out with a super stock only delay box so no blinders are needed
Its about time we get out of the stone age!!!!

[Mike Gray]

Originally Posted by gmeyer

Rumor has it that a past champ is coming out with a super stock only delay box so no blinders are needed
Its about time we get out of the stone age!!!!

No…. The next thing they’ll want is a throttle stop. There’s already a class for that called super-gas. Been there done that, it’s fine for the driver (that’s all you need to do) but if you like working on the car it’s kind of boring and it sucks to watch.

[Jim Caughlin]

Originally Posted by Mike Gray

No…. The next thing they’ll want is a throttle stop. There’s already a class for that called super-gas. Been there done that, it’s fine for the driver (that’s all you need to do) but if you like working on the car it’s kind of boring and it sucks to watch.

I kinda thinkin' this was meant as a joke...

[Stan Hawes]

HAND, EYE, FOOT coordination is something you have to learn. Rea ction times given on time slips helped those that couldn't figure out how to cut a light. The best way to learn is PRACTISE..Here in the Portland area P I R on Wedsday nites eight mile. Start at 4 PM over at 10 P M. With good quality compeditors.
Stan Hawes Still sturring the pot.

[reera]

Wonder what NHRA is gonna think when I leave the starting line with no hands on the wheel cause they're against my face shield (that is only down between stage bulb and low gear BTW), blocking peripheral vision where a couple of pieces of tape used to be. Safe?

My vision (along with most people's I believe) is limited when wearing a full face helmet to begin with. Will you get punished for wearing the helmet, with no modifications per the new rule, driving thru pits to your pit area after a run? I see several drivers that do not remove any of their safety gear, barring a situation like fuel check, until they return to their pit. I know the way some people drive thru pits these days, both pit vehicles and race cars, you would never see them with an unmodified, NHRA legal, full face helmet. Will you now be required to remove all of your safety gear before NHRA will allow you past time booth or scales in order to have an unrestricted view when driving your race car to your pit after a run?

Common sense has gone the way of the dodo.

Ryan W.
Stock 315