Blinder/Blocker clarification needed

[Jim Caughlin]

In light of recent revelations, how do you all feel as a class racers that one of only seven SRAC members that are chosen to represent ALL of us instead chose to use his clout in that position to instead advocate for a rule change that would benefit him at the expense of his competitors? Maybe you don't run a blinder but what if he had come after a rule change that affected you instead? Let's hope that we chose better in my more recent group of SRAC reps.

I have no doubt you have been reading this thread, be a man and get on this site and try to justify your actions. You my friend are the lowest form of pond scum, I'm not sure how you can look yourself in the mirror.

[Frank Beasley]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Was my #1 suspect but actually wished it was some no-name racer who just happened to have NHRA’s ear. Apparently what happened at the 2013 SLC Divisional still rings true.

What happened at the 2013 SLC Divisional?

[james schaechter]

Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

In light of recent revelations, how do you all feel as a class racers that one of only seven SRAC members that are chosen to represent ALL of us instead chose to use his clout in that position to instead advocate for a rule change that would benefit him at the expense of his competitors? Maybe you don't run a blinder but what if he had come after a rule change that affected you instead? Let's hope that we chose better in my more recent group of SRAC reps.

I have no doubt you have been reading this thread, be a man and get on this site and try to justify your actions. You my friend are the lowest form of pond scum, I'm not sure how you can look yourself in the mirror.

As a SRAC member, one would hope Justin Lamb would offer some clarity to his position.

To be fair, we don’t know how or what was presented to the NHRA team. We only know the NHRA response, which was not likely to be the best response.

So in my view, the real detailed response should come from Lonnie as the tech official right?

If they (NHRAtech) felt that the true need for safety off track was needed, why not solve for that?

If they felt that the blinders or blinders combined with other driver legal driver aids added up to an unfair advantage, why not say so?

[jmcarter]

Originally Posted by Frank Beasley

What happened at the 2013 SLC Divisional?

See Larry’s post (#80), Lamb won the title by a single point over Drew Skillman.

[Jim Caughlin]

Originally Posted by james schaechter

As a SRAC member, one would hope Justin Lamb would offer some clarity to his position.

To be fair, we don’t know how or what was presented to the NHRA team. We only know the NHRA response, which was not likely to be the best response.

So in my view, the real detailed response should come from Lonnie as the tech official right?

If they (NHRAtech) felt that the true need for safety off track was needed, why not solve for that?

If they felt that the blinders or blinders combined with other driver legal driver aids added up to an unfair advantage, why not say so?

He may have presented this to NHRA as a safety issue to make it sound more palatable but that's not why he wanted the rule change, Blinders have been a bone of contention to him for quite some time and he used his position on the SRAC to finally get it done. He has said that outright to fellow racers more than once (obviously not Stock and SS racers though).

[Bob Sherwood]

Prohibiting the use of blinders should never have happened !!! A simple clarification of the rule saying blinders must be attached to role bar or cage and must be flipped up out of vision before leaving the racing surface !!! If prohibiting blinders was changed for safety reasons ,as they say , why doesn't it apply to other classes ?? If this came about as it has been stated-----SHAME !!!!

[MR DERBY CITY]

If this indeed is the work of one Justin Lamb , it’s truly a sad day for drag racing and for NHRA. I am not going to pile on Justin, I don’t really know him. Our interaction has been limited to one telephone call, and in our short conversation he conducted himself as a fine young man. His racing resume speaks for itself. A decorated jr. dragster champion and multi time stock and superstock champion. It’s just a shame this WOKE B.S. has infiltrated NHRA. “If I don’t block then I sure as hell don’t want my competitor to block.” The racers I grew up with would give you the shirt off their back. They would help a struggling racer that couldn’t run the index. I guarantee you Cal Method wished I never found his phone number back in the day. But that’s another story for another day. Only a CLASS racer would loan his competitor a spare part knowing that they were laddered to run each other next round. We have all seen it late at night when numerous racers would pitch in to help a racer in need. As a young man I quickly realized what SPORTSMANSHIP was all about. Every CLASS racer lived it. What the heck has happened to our sport ? Of course, it would take more than one person to pull this off and OUTLAW blinders ….You know it always seems that good ole’ Pat C. is in the middle of the NHRA drama. I have never met a person in my life that can be so easily manipulated and jobbed as Pat C. If I was so inclined, I SWEAR that I could sell him ocean front property in Arizona.
MJ QUINN. 502-69three - 173five.

[Stan Hawes]

Stock Eliminator used to be the budget racers way to race
National Events. It was a way to step up the ladder to Super stock, and comp. Some were lucky enough to race in pro stock. Robbie Robinson is that raced stock then super stock and comp with Alan Bowdish, David Rampy is another example of hard work paying off. And don't forget Jason Line and his rise to Prp Stock, Now all it takes is is a butt full of money to go out and buy a late model COPO, Cobra Jet, or Drag Pack . Also the Method's, Lang's, Faul's, Kost's, Line's and many others. All of these people are true sportsman racers that I had the pleasure of knowing. When I started racing in the 1950's there was no mail order,. You built most things yourself and learned from your mistakes.
\ Now it's THE THICKER THE WALLET THE BETTER YOU RUN. Yes I think money has ruined stock and super stock. Even comp had room for the inovaters on a budget. I am vary thankful to all of the people who helped me when I returned to stock in 1991. Vic Hobb's helped me get my first Walley at Sonoma in a car that was owned by Craig Bloom and mostly was built by his employes, I added the finishing touches
and. won at my second national event. I have raced cars, boats, motorcycles, and airplanes, in classes like stock used to be. Yes I liked the old days BETTER.

Stan Hawes, Retired, not yet senile

[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!!!!