Are diapers required on ALL S/ST cars next year?

Rollins_2241 · 10-27-2011, 09:32 AM

Early season rule revision in 2011 indicated so. I'm generally in favor of safety advancements, but this will strongly discourage new racers from entering the Lucas Oil scene with 10.00 and slower bracket cars, which are not required to install them for any other reason (and are usually stock-frame cars to boot). Can anyone confirm whether they plan to go through with this, and/or will it vary on the divisional level?

What I mean by that last question is that Division 2, for example, has always required S/ST cars running 136 mph and faster to pass S/G tech, including diaper, even though the rulebook says "must meet requirements for 9.99 and quicker", which at this time does not include diapers on all ET cars at that level.

With 8-second Super Stock and 9-second Stockers not required to have diapers, it seems a bit much to ask a 10.50 bracket car trying S/ST for the first time to install one before passing tech.

Bob Verwold · 10-27-2011, 10:02 AM

In div 3 this year they rolled us over the scales at the Bowling Green race and asked all S/St people if they had a diaper on their cars. Just getting an idea how many did not run them, can't remember the number but was told next year it's mandatory for ALL S/St cars !!!

Just think it might save you and your car.

Floyd Staggs · 10-29-2011, 08:13 AM

I run D/Gas in the Heritage series and was told at the last race all cars 10.99 and quicker require a diaper and trans shield.

DIAPERMAN · 10-29-2011, 08:29 AM

Yes Floyd NHRA announced it last year also a lot of tracks are making diaper rules also.The stock frame cars are not a problem DRE makes them also.If you have any questions feel free to call

roseracing · 11-18-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DIAPERMAN

Yes Floyd NHRA announced it last year also a lot of tracks are making diaper rules also.The stock frame cars are not a problem DRE makes them also.If you have any questions feel free to call

I never thought I 'd get a diaper to fit my stock front end Big Block E-body Cuda but DRE came through. It had to be custom made and was really expensive, but it fit great the first time.

Thanks,
Brad Rose

DIAPERMAN · 11-18-2011, 11:39 PM

Brad glad you are happy .It is cheap insurance,I always tell customers they cant paint a fender for thr price of our custom Thanks Diaperman

10-27-2011, 09:32 AM	#1
Rollins_2241 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 170 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Are diapers required on ALL S/ST cars next year? Early season rule revision in 2011 indicated so. I'm generally in favor of safety advancements, but this will strongly discourage new racers from entering the Lucas Oil scene with 10.00 and slower bracket cars, which are not required to install them for any other reason (and are usually stock-frame cars to boot). Can anyone confirm whether they plan to go through with this, and/or will it vary on the divisional level? What I mean by that last question is that Division 2, for example, has always required S/ST cars running 136 mph and faster to pass S/G tech, including diaper, even though the rulebook says "must meet requirements for 9.99 and quicker", which at this time does not include diapers on all ET cars at that level. With 8-second Super Stock and 9-second Stockers not required to have diapers, it seems a bit much to ask a 10.50 bracket car trying S/ST for the first time to install one before passing tech.

10-27-2011, 10:02 AM	#2
Bob Verwold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fayetteville Ohio Posts: 656 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Are diapers required on ALL S/ST cars next year? In div 3 this year they rolled us over the scales at the Bowling Green race and asked all S/St people if they had a diaper on their cars. Just getting an idea how many did not run them, can't remember the number but was told next year it's mandatory for ALL S/St cars !!! Just think it might save you and your car.

10-29-2011, 08:13 AM	#3
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 157 Liked 229 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Are diapers required on ALL S/ST cars next year? I run D/Gas in the Heritage series and was told at the last race all cars 10.99 and quicker require a diaper and trans shield. __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST

10-29-2011, 08:29 AM	#4
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Are diapers required on ALL S/ST cars next year? Yes Floyd NHRA announced it last year also a lot of tracks are making diaper rules also.The stock frame cars are not a problem DRE makes them also.If you have any questions feel free to call

11-18-2011, 11:39 PM	#6
DIAPERMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ILLINIOS Posts: 715 Likes: 2 Liked 21 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Are diapers required on ALL S/ST cars next year? Brad glad you are happy .It is cheap insurance,I always tell customers they cant paint a fender for thr price of our custom Thanks Diaperman