NHRA Safety, who are you kidding - Page 2

06-29-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Finney

Makes one question the integrity of the NHRA crew that are supposed to be looking for this type of stuff during an event. I know those guys are only human but come on Graham Light, Color glossy photos?????

Please don't lump all NHRA crew in the lack of integrity pot. I agree there needs to be some changes with the higher ups.
I work safety occassionally on one of the trackside trucks. We are always looking for people with helmets off or loosened belts even before they turn the corner. We try to politely ask the drivers to keep that stuff on until they are off the track. I can't tell you the number of times we have been flipped off, F bombed, and basically ignored by racers. Most racers follow the rules, but some dont.

CBS · 06-29-2010, 02:59 PM

Well I can tell you 1st hand that your belts being tight helps you walk away. I had a pretty good one a few years back and walked away. My car was tight and my belts were tight. Nobody needed to tell me....its a personal thing. When I pull up to the water I still occasionally think of that crash. Let's hope none of our friends crash with loose belts and get hurt..... It can happen to you trust me....

We can start by letting them know how we feel.....I think it's an issue for every racer not necessarily NHRA....(kinda like your mom zipping up your coat..do we still need that...ok some of us do....lol)...I will say something to Brad...He's a great kid and I certainly don't want him hurt....

Nobody wants anything bad to happen to anybody...certainly many races are won with tight belts....its not necessary and its way too big of a risk to take....
So we all need to say .....

..."Hey Jackoff...tighten up your belts before we're carrying you around in a box"

Rock Haas

jmcarter · 06-29-2010, 04:50 PM

Let's not forget the racer in the other lane...not everyone is a Brad P with thousands of runs in a fast car...those looking over their shoulder with lesser experience and heaven forbid the newly licensed driver in a fast car is just as likely to drive right into their opponent's lane or overcorrect and ruin everybody's day.

Ron Finney · 06-29-2010, 05:53 PM

Rock,

Glad to hear you will mention it to Brad, I would hate to see him get hurt. I do agree that the racers need to be responsible for themselves, however, I also disagree that it isn't an NHRA problem. They must hold a consistent standard on rule application. While I realize they can not see every driver in every run, they can take a little responsibility with their publications and not print color glossy photos showing clear violations. Thumb back through the issues this year, Brad certainly is not the only one caught on camera and printed by the NHRA's publication. We used to fight this when the kids were in Jr.'s and it was tough. But when they see the big guys do it, then it gets even harder to get them to keep their belts tight.

Thanks for taking an interest in this topic. See ya in Stanton??

Ron

Rick Bailey · 06-29-2010, 07:25 PM

As Mark mention.......there's alot that maybe going on. Makes one wonder ? what could a person possibly be looking "Down" at when at speed.

I heard of a couple of questionable runs this passed weekend @ Norwalk in sc.......

I not suggesting a "Rat Squad" but maybe it's time that racers police things themselfs.

Theres nothing wrong with an "Equal Playing Field"

Just my 2 !!

Rick

Jeff Beckman · 06-29-2010, 08:00 PM

Rock, while were all whining, could I ad. Hey jerkoff get off the centerline as well! I can see from the middle of the lane just fine.

hookdaddy · 06-29-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Finney

Ryan,

That was awesome.....I wonder though how many of us got it?????

you can get anything you want at - class racer forum - LOL

DIAPERMAN · 06-30-2010, 07:27 AM

Hey Rick glad to see you are still stirring,keep it up Ha.Ha when is that grandson racing again I think Indy would be good

Rick Bailey · 06-30-2010, 07:40 AM

Dennis, I just can't seem to throw that paddle down..........lol. Hayden has to be 18 to enter a national event, or I would consider him driving at Indy.....after his performance at Joliet. I had confindence in him before the race but he did really suprise me........ I think I may have a good driver.

Yeah, maybe this should be my new stir! I don't understand the 18 yrs deal.........@ nat. events. They can run a div. and take out folks that are chasing world points but cannot contest a nat. event themselfs............ ?????

Rick

Rick Bailey · 06-30-2010, 07:42 AM

Ok Ron..........dirty laundry ??? Did I get it ?

Rick

06-29-2010, 02:59 PM	#12
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: NHRA Safety, who are you kidding Well I can tell you 1st hand that your belts being tight helps you walk away. I had a pretty good one a few years back and walked away. My car was tight and my belts were tight. Nobody needed to tell me....its a personal thing. When I pull up to the water I still occasionally think of that crash. Let's hope none of our friends crash with loose belts and get hurt..... It can happen to you trust me.... We can start by letting them know how we feel.....I think it's an issue for every racer not necessarily NHRA....(kinda like your mom zipping up your coat..do we still need that...ok some of us do....lol)...I will say something to Brad...He's a great kid and I certainly don't want him hurt.... Nobody wants anything bad to happen to anybody...certainly many races are won with tight belts....its not necessary and its way too big of a risk to take.... So we all need to say ..... ..."Hey Jackoff...tighten up your belts before we're carrying you around in a box" Rock Haas

06-29-2010, 04:50 PM	#13
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,302 Likes: 2,399 Liked 3,202 Times in 977 Posts	Re: NHRA Safety, who are you kidding Let's not forget the racer in the other lane...not everyone is a Brad P with thousands of runs in a fast car...those looking over their shoulder with lesser experience and heaven forbid the newly licensed driver in a fast car is just as likely to drive right into their opponent's lane or overcorrect and ruin everybody's day. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 06-29-2010 at 05:14 PM.

06-29-2010, 05:53 PM	#14
Ron Finney Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 168 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA Safety, who are you kidding Rock, Glad to hear you will mention it to Brad, I would hate to see him get hurt. I do agree that the racers need to be responsible for themselves, however, I also disagree that it isn't an NHRA problem. They must hold a consistent standard on rule application. While I realize they can not see every driver in every run, they can take a little responsibility with their publications and not print color glossy photos showing clear violations. Thumb back through the issues this year, Brad certainly is not the only one caught on camera and printed by the NHRA's publication. We used to fight this when the kids were in Jr.'s and it was tough. But when they see the big guys do it, then it gets even harder to get them to keep their belts tight. Thanks for taking an interest in this topic. See ya in Stanton?? Ron __________________ Ron Finney 396V S/C Last edited by Ron Finney; 06-29-2010 at 05:58 PM.

06-29-2010, 07:25 PM	#15
Rick Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 502 Likes: 5 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: NHRA Safety, who are you kidding As Mark mention.......there's alot that maybe going on. Makes one wonder ? what could a person possibly be looking "Down" at when at speed. I heard of a couple of questionable runs this passed weekend @ Norwalk in sc....... I not suggesting a "Rat Squad" but maybe it's time that racers police things themselfs. Theres nothing wrong with an "Equal Playing Field" Just my 2 !! Rick __________________ Rick Bailey 3439 SC

06-29-2010, 08:00 PM	#16
Jeff Beckman Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 308 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA Safety, who are you kidding Rock, while were all whining, could I ad. Hey jerkoff get off the centerline as well! I can see from the middle of the lane just fine. __________________ Jeff Beckman 318J ET, SG 318T SC

06-30-2010, 07:27 AM	#18
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Re: NHRA Safety, who are you kidding Hey Rick glad to see you are still stirring,keep it up Ha.Ha when is that grandson racing again I think Indy would be good

06-30-2010, 07:40 AM	#19
Rick Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 502 Likes: 5 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: NHRA Safety, who are you kidding Dennis, I just can't seem to throw that paddle down..........lol. Hayden has to be 18 to enter a national event, or I would consider him driving at Indy.....after his performance at Joliet. I had confindence in him before the race but he did really suprise me........ I think I may have a good driver. Yeah, maybe this should be my new stir! I don't understand the 18 yrs deal.........@ nat. events. They can run a div. and take out folks that are chasing world points but cannot contest a nat. event themselfs............ ????? Rick __________________ Rick Bailey 3439 SC

06-30-2010, 07:42 AM	#20
Rick Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 502 Likes: 5 Liked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Re: NHRA Safety, who are you kidding Ok Ron..........dirty laundry ??? Did I get it ? Rick __________________ Rick Bailey 3439 SC