Do I need SFI 3.3/5 shoes when going faster than 10.0?
01-22-2008, 10:49 PM
#41
Team Owner
Thread Starter
I don't think that running high 8's - 9's is not all that fast.. Nothing like running 300+ mph in the 1/4 mile.. I'm not worried about my safety.. I have all required equipment..
01-22-2008, 10:50 PM
#42
Race Director
Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
So, NHRA doesn't know about their stuff and you guys do - right?
The NHRA is usually very strict when it comes to safety rules...
The NHRA is usually very strict when it comes to safety rules...
"..... you can't always trust your optical-data....."
you mean the same NHRA that cancelled testing in Vegas because a combination of cool-air and a great track might produce a condition with the tires, yet insists
"..... there IS no tire-problem....."
you mean the same NHRA that owns Gainesville, yet has let racers compete without drive-shaft loops when they are necessary for the equipment and speeds the car runs?
you mean the same NHRA that told us..... TOLD US, there'd be a full disclosure into the accident that claimed Darrell Russell's life, and said nothing?
you mean the same NHRA that opens their season in just a few short-weeks, and still hasn't established guidelines for Funny Car chassis?
THAT NHRA?
Last edited by Glensgages; 01-22-2008 at 11:00 PM.
01-22-2008, 10:54 PM
#43
Team Owner
if you don't think thats fast then you have no respect for the vehicle you race, and have NO BUSINESS on any dragstrip, anywhere
01-22-2008, 11:00 PM
#44
Team Owner
Thread Starter
I know that things can happen but things can happen on the street to where you don't have any safety equipment like at the track. Life is dangerous. Like I said before, I rather spend my money on going fast rather than overkill on safety equipment..
01-22-2008, 11:04 PM
#45
Team Owner
well hell you could always get your head snell certified
01-23-2008, 02:18 AM
#46
Safety Car
..... you mean the same NHRA who's fearless-leader went on National TV and told us that a bike, clearly ahead of it's opponent, lost a race, with the famous words
"..... you can't always trust your optical-data....."
you mean the same NHRA that cancelled testing in Vegas because a combination of cool-air and a great track might produce a condition with the tires, yet insists
"..... there IS no tire-problem....."
you mean the same NHRA that owns Gainesville, yet has let racers compete without drive-shaft loops when they are necessary for the equipment and speeds the car runs?
you mean the same NHRA that told us..... TOLD US, there'd be a full disclosure into the accident that claimed Darrell Russell's life, and said nothing?
you mean the same NHRA that opens their season in just a few short-weeks, and still hasn't established guidelines for Funny Car chassis?
THAT NHRA?
"..... you can't always trust your optical-data....."
you mean the same NHRA that cancelled testing in Vegas because a combination of cool-air and a great track might produce a condition with the tires, yet insists
"..... there IS no tire-problem....."
you mean the same NHRA that owns Gainesville, yet has let racers compete without drive-shaft loops when they are necessary for the equipment and speeds the car runs?
you mean the same NHRA that told us..... TOLD US, there'd be a full disclosure into the accident that claimed Darrell Russell's life, and said nothing?
you mean the same NHRA that opens their season in just a few short-weeks, and still hasn't established guidelines for Funny Car chassis?
THAT NHRA?
That is why I like SPORTS !! I never have anything to do with GAMES ,football baseball or any of that girly mon stuff
Last seen purchasing substandard safety gear. 
01-23-2008, 10:47 AM
#48
Melting Slicks
..... you mean the same NHRA who's fearless-leader went on National TV and told us that a bike, clearly ahead of it's opponent, lost a race, with the famous words
"..... you can't always trust your optical-data....."
you mean the same NHRA that cancelled testing in Vegas because a combination of cool-air and a great track might produce a condition with the tires, yet insists
"..... there IS no tire-problem....."
you mean the same NHRA that owns Gainesville, yet has let racers compete without drive-shaft loops when they are necessary for the equipment and speeds the car runs?
you mean the same NHRA that told us..... TOLD US, there'd be a full disclosure into the accident that claimed Darrell Russell's life, and said nothing?
you mean the same NHRA that opens their season in just a few short-weeks, and still hasn't established guidelines for Funny Car chassis?
THAT NHRA?
"..... you can't always trust your optical-data....."
you mean the same NHRA that cancelled testing in Vegas because a combination of cool-air and a great track might produce a condition with the tires, yet insists
"..... there IS no tire-problem....."
you mean the same NHRA that owns Gainesville, yet has let racers compete without drive-shaft loops when they are necessary for the equipment and speeds the car runs?
you mean the same NHRA that told us..... TOLD US, there'd be a full disclosure into the accident that claimed Darrell Russell's life, and said nothing?
you mean the same NHRA that opens their season in just a few short-weeks, and still hasn't established guidelines for Funny Car chassis?
THAT NHRA?
01-23-2008, 11:23 AM
#50
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Good Luck I am done and moving on. I am tired of all the post's like this!!!
01-23-2008, 12:36 PM
#51
Team Owner
01-23-2008, 01:37 PM
#52
Melting Slicks
The one that changed the helmet rules for 9.99 & quicker with no warning for 2008!
Yep, and diaper rules that still aren't clear even to the track owners,
sure glad I bought TWO openface SA2005 helmets last year that aren't good for a 9 second pass anymore!
01-23-2008, 01:47 PM
#53
Team Owner
I wore safety shoes in my car. They give you more pedal feel, work great in a small foot well, PLUS THEY LOOK COOL 
01-23-2008, 02:09 PM
#54
Race Director
01-23-2008, 03:27 PM
#56
Team Owner
That ain't nothin man. 
I hear that there is a light weight paper mache version with a SFI sticker out there for $10.00 shipped.
I'm going to order me 2 just in case sweat makes it dissolve. 
Why spend real money on a helmet? I have a car with my hard top duct taped in place and insurance. 
I hear that there is a light weight paper mache version with a SFI sticker out there for $10.00 shipped.
I'm going to order me 2 just in case sweat makes it dissolve. Why spend real money on a helmet? I have a car with my hard top duct taped in place and insurance.
01-23-2008, 03:39 PM
#57
Le Mans Master
You can join before you get your license, I joined so I would get the insurance coverage if I have accident on the track. They cover up to $300,000 for an accident. Having the license is just an extra bonus. For $55 a year, You get insurance and if you win a race, Your track submits your name to the NHRA for you to have a chance to win. Names are picked for prizes. To get a license - you need to qualify deep into the 9's. They frown on 9.99 time slips.
You can also call the office for a list.
You can also call the office for a list.
