NHRA wants a Yes or No on Delay Boxes in S/s in 2008 - Page 2

Real Racer · 04-18-2007, 10:37 PM

NO BOXES!

BRIAN SEATE · 04-18-2007, 11:11 PM

Delay boxes are a joke. Lets see one of them drive a real stick car! What a disgrace these gizmos have created. I miss those old modified Corvettes!!!........now more than ever!

trailertoad1 · 04-18-2007, 11:13 PM

If some of the guys are using the delay switches, tricked out transmissions, CO-2 transbrakes and every other gizmo they can why not use a $299.00 delay box and put an end to the cheating?

It's that or a "spec" button and wiring. That is the option that is best in my opinion. It was time to end the $349.00 transbrake switches and 6" travel switches that are flat-out dangerous if your sleeve catches it while you are in low gear....that would be ugly, locking the transbrake at the top of wheelie..

Just an old geezer who still gets to the strip every week.

Bruce Fulper · 04-18-2007, 11:27 PM

Did you vote?

Lower gas prices now.....

Mark Yacavone · 04-19-2007, 05:49 AM

There will be no delay boxes in Super Stock at any of my Stock /Super Stock combo races, for obvious reasons.

Mark Yacavone
Blue Streak Promotions

Robert Kelliher · 04-19-2007, 07:39 AM

easy way to eliminate the problem is to stop the use of trans brakes,two steps etc.we have a two step in our car, but would no problem removing it.

Stan Perry · 04-19-2007, 06:03 PM

I think this is just like the deal on S/S heads a few years ago,,,,,,,can't POLICE it so let them go......... Same thing on this can't POLICE (or don't want to) so let it go.. Just my 2 cents.............. For whatever it is worth.

Stan Perry

Bruce Fulper · 04-19-2007, 07:46 PM

Stan - that's what worries me. You usually don't see NHRA interest in something like this unless it's just like you say.....
Which makes me wonder - who in the hell is using a delay box in SS.
If this ain't a can o' worms I didn't want to know about.

I miss my tranny brake....

JGrossijr · 04-20-2007, 12:25 PM

If they are allowed will stick cars get to use a button release?

Stan Perry · 04-20-2007, 04:53 PM

I have had a few phone calls since I posted this yesterday,,,,,,, I am Against DELAY boxes. I'm just know how the system is....... I think if you let delay boxes go just look at the can of worms that is opening (Remember the MATTY BOX) If NHRA cant police delay boxes how are they going to police all the thing that are out there if they don't know what they are looking for anyway.... Think about this,,, how many S/S and COMP racers have Never used a delay box ,,,some haven't ever turned loose of a trans brake... All of the racers who have used delay boxes will get better while the rest is learning. I wish we would do away with all the Buttons, two steps, air shifters, electric shifters and just go back to Racing like it is suppose to be ( BUT WILL NEVER HAPPEN ) Again this is just my 2 cents worth..............

Stan Perry

04-18-2007, 11:13 PM	#13
trailertoad1 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If some of the guys are using the delay switches, tricked out transmissions, CO-2 transbrakes and every other gizmo they can why not use a $299.00 delay box and put an end to the cheating? It's that or a "spec" button and wiring. That is the option that is best in my opinion. It was time to end the $349.00 transbrake switches and 6" travel switches that are flat-out dangerous if your sleeve catches it while you are in low gear....that would be ugly, locking the transbrake at the top of wheelie.. Just an old geezer who still gets to the strip every week. __________________ Tow with a motorhome? Prevent damage to the frame, floor and sidewalls. Adds stability, safety and better handling to your towing combination.

04-19-2007, 05:49 AM	#15
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,635 Likes: 2,747 Liked 4,805 Times in 1,828 Posts	There will be no delay boxes in Super Stock at any of my Stock /Super Stock combo races, for obvious reasons. Mark Yacavone Blue Streak Promotions __________________ Real life never quite adds up.... Jay Farrar

04-18-2007, 10:37 PM	#11
Real Racer Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 99 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	NO BOXES!

04-18-2007, 11:11 PM	#12
BRIAN SEATE Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 177 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Delay boxes are a joke. Lets see one of them drive a real stick car! What a disgrace these gizmos have created. I miss those old modified Corvettes!!!........now more than ever!

04-18-2007, 11:27 PM	#14
Bruce Fulper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 651 Likes: 4 Liked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Did you vote? Lower gas prices now.....

04-19-2007, 07:39 AM	#16
Robert Kelliher Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	easy way to eliminate the problem is to stop the use of trans brakes,two steps etc.we have a two step in our car, but would no problem removing it.

04-19-2007, 06:03 PM	#17
Stan Perry Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nashville Tenn. Posts: 54 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think this is just like the deal on S/S heads a few years ago,,,,,,,can't POLICE it so let them go......... Same thing on this can't POLICE (or don't want to) so let it go.. Just my 2 cents.............. For whatever it is worth. Stan Perry

04-19-2007, 07:46 PM	#18
Bruce Fulper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 651 Likes: 4 Liked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Stan - that's what worries me. You usually don't see NHRA interest in something like this unless it's just like you say..... Which makes me wonder - who in the hell is using a delay box in SS. If this ain't a can o' worms I didn't want to know about. I miss my tranny brake....

04-20-2007, 12:25 PM	#19
JGrossijr Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Brentwood, California Posts: 70 Likes: 206 Liked 168 Times in 34 Posts	If they are allowed will stick cars get to use a button release?

04-20-2007, 04:53 PM	#20
Stan Perry Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nashville Tenn. Posts: 54 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have had a few phone calls since I posted this yesterday,,,,,,, I am Against DELAY boxes. I'm just know how the system is....... I think if you let delay boxes go just look at the can of worms that is opening (Remember the MATTY BOX) If NHRA cant police delay boxes how are they going to police all the thing that are out there if they don't know what they are looking for anyway.... Think about this,,, how many S/S and COMP racers have Never used a delay box ,,,some haven't ever turned loose of a trans brake... All of the racers who have used delay boxes will get better while the rest is learning. I wish we would do away with all the Buttons, two steps, air shifters, electric shifters and just go back to Racing like it is suppose to be ( BUT WILL NEVER HAPPEN ) Again this is just my 2 cents worth.............. Stan Perry