New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL

Don Kennedy · 03-02-2023, 07:47 AM

Being in the insurance world for many many years the term" Liability" for all concerns by NHRA comes in mind for the reason for using a sensible blinder

Rob Petrie E395 · 03-02-2023, 12:18 PM

Here’s an idea and rule that I think will solve the problem.

Racers must stop on the return road immediately after exiting the track. And remove or move blinders out of the way.(take helmet off if blinder is on helmet visor, flip up out of the way if mounted to the roll cage ect) To prevent an obstructed view.

I don’t use a blinder. But this seems like an extremely easy thing to solve (people getting hit in the pits by cars due to blinders) and keep the racers happy. It shouldn’t be this complicated.

bubski · 03-02-2023, 05:04 PM

Yippee Ki Yay !!! All is now right in this broken system of personal HP ,index n HP welfare !! At least the NHRA addressed the most important issue of "class racing" Cheers !!

John Nechiporchik · 03-02-2023, 08:52 PM

On my RACE QUIP full face helmet, the top of the shield in the closed position is approximately 1" above the opening in the helmet. The helmet comes from the manufacturer with a 1" black tape across the top of the shield with RACE QUIP logo. On this particular model, the net change in visibility as a result of the amendment is ZERO. Just some info ........

Bob Sherwood · 03-02-2023, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

Being in the insurance world for many many years the term" Liability" for all concerns by NHRA comes in mind for the reason for using a sensible blinder

Don- why does NHRA think only SK/SS are so dangerous and not the other classes ??

Don Kennedy · 03-02-2023, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Sherwood

Don- why does NHRA think only SK/SS are so dangerous and not the other classes ??

Not sure ? Maybe NHRA must show intent for the insurance company.

Jeff Stout · 03-02-2023, 11:21 PM

Make hood scoops illegal for pit safety reasons.

novassdude · 03-03-2023, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Sherwood

Don- why does NHRA think only SK/SS are so dangerous and not the other classes ??

Other than Comp does any one else use a full tree? There is no reason to have a blinder in any of the super classes as they are on a pro tree with both sides coming on at the same time.

Jon Sarrett · 03-03-2023, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by novassdude

Other than Comp does any one else use a full tree? There is no reason to have a blinder in any of the super classes as they are on a pro tree with both sides coming on at the same time.

Uhhhh stock and super stock use a full .500 tree...

SSDiv6 · 03-03-2023, 03:03 PM

Yep...

03-02-2023, 07:47 AM	#1
Don Kennedy VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Portland TN Posts: 1,590 Likes: 3,876 Liked 902 Times in 237 Posts	Re: New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL Being in the insurance world for many many years the term" Liability" for all concerns by NHRA comes in mind for the reason for using a sensible blinder __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS

03-02-2023, 12:18 PM	#2
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL Here’s an idea and rule that I think will solve the problem. Racers must stop on the return road immediately after exiting the track. And remove or move blinders out of the way.(take helmet off if blinder is on helmet visor, flip up out of the way if mounted to the roll cage ect) To prevent an obstructed view. I don’t use a blinder. But this seems like an extremely easy thing to solve (people getting hit in the pits by cars due to blinders) and keep the racers happy. It shouldn’t be this complicated.

03-02-2023, 05:04 PM	#3
bubski Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 228 Likes: 14 Liked 165 Times in 60 Posts	Re: New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL Yippee Ki Yay !!! All is now right in this broken system of personal HP ,index n HP welfare !! At least the NHRA addressed the most important issue of "class racing" Cheers !!

03-02-2023, 08:52 PM	#4
John Nechiporchik Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grosse Ile Mi. Posts: 316 Likes: 84 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL On my RACE QUIP full face helmet, the top of the shield in the closed position is approximately 1" above the opening in the helmet. The helmet comes from the manufacturer with a 1" black tape across the top of the shield with RACE QUIP logo. On this particular model, the net change in visibility as a result of the amendment is ZERO. Just some info ........

03-02-2023, 11:21 PM	#7
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,486 Likes: 66 Liked 704 Times in 281 Posts	Re: New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL Make hood scoops illegal for pit safety reasons.

03-03-2023, 03:03 PM	#10
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,580 Times in 582 Posts	Re: New rule, a one inch visor strip is now LEGAL Yep... Attached Thumbnails