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« on: January 18, 2008, 10:12:22 PM » |
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looked at a 2008 nhra rule book today and it said that if you go 999 or faster no matter what speed you need a parachute. and if you go 10.00 to 10.99 at over 135 you also need one. this was in the front pages where it has et s and what you need for safety equiptment. called a few people that i know run in the 9s to check and they had no clue. missprint or the real deal?
im picking up my shortblock from a ffellow racer in feburary and with a cam swap and some good heads there is a chance i could be in trouble with this rule by the end of the year.
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Darin Stine
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« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2008, 08:32:20 AM » |
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I don't see that in the book. I did see the 150 MPH requirement in the back.
What page did you see that on?
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badbee
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« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2008, 08:53:32 AM » |
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ill find out and let you know i was at the local speed shop and the owner had the book and showed me.
hes sending his car out next week to get chuted up.
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shadow41246
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« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2008, 11:19:48 AM » |
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the "shadow" knows ? BGD racing ...... The way it's always been LIFE is a drag .... RACE!! NO SWEAT HERE !!
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« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2008, 07:16:58 PM » |
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after further review of the rulebook on the last page i did not read where it said that the checked boxes did not overide what was in what class you were running. and then they told me about the talk of 135mph should no my facts before posting  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 19, 2008, 08:09:30 PM » |
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after further review of the rulebook on the last page i did not read where it said that the checked boxes did not overide what was in what class you were running. and then they told me about the talk of 135mph should no my facts before posting Ha! Ralph, you all most made me push the oH siht button.  Because I remember alot of talk about the mph drop but I never followed up on it. |
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badbee
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« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2008, 09:59:42 AM » |
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I was getting a little excited, i have a pair of dual chute launchers ive been waiting for a reason to put them on. i thought i was going to close withthe new motor.  |
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« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2008, 10:41:34 AM » |
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Duel Chutes? Ralph, the car is heavy, but not that heavy.
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badbee
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« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2008, 04:05:26 AM » |
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they were cheap. they were more as a novelty item. the chutes are junk but the launchers look cool hangin off of the wall in the shop. it was kinda of funny , i had the chutes tied to the trailer hitch of my truck and went flyin down some back roads and had someone throw them out of the bed at about 60. sure wasnt a preety sight. just kinda flopped around out the back door. guess i didnt pack them right |
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« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2008, 07:51:52 AM » |
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they were cheap. they were more as a novelty item. the chutes are junk but the launchers look cool hangin off of the wall in the shop. it was kinda of funny , i had the chutes tied to the trailer hitch of my truck and went flyin down some back roads and had someone throw them out of the bed at about 60. sure wasnt a preety sight. just kinda flopped around out the back door. guess i didnt pack them right ROTFL!!!!!!!  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2008, 06:34:44 PM » |
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Boy, I wish I knew what ROTFL means? I hate acronyms!
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« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2008, 08:44:02 PM » |
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Boy, I wish I knew what ROTFL means? I hate acronyms!
Hehehe.... here ya go pal!  Rolling On The Floor Laughing  |
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shadow41246
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« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2008, 09:15:14 AM » |
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bad bee, remember to check on the clothing/ helmet change for 9.99 & faster !!!!!!!! shadow |
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« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2008, 10:00:55 AM » |
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clothing? i like to race in my birthday suit, just a helmet  |
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« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2008, 10:05:53 AM » |
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bad, i don't think that was the change they had in mind, LOL shadow |
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Brian C
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« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2008, 05:24:30 PM » |
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Now that's one way to scare the HELL out of your opponent! Just watch the crotch strap doesn't chafe you!
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« Reply #18 on: January 24, 2008, 08:27:10 AM » |
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« Reply #19 on: January 24, 2008, 08:53:29 PM » |
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Thank you, sir. That shot was from our Mason Dixon race last summer. Tracy does top notch work!
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« Reply #20 on: January 25, 2008, 12:00:54 AM » |
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that she does!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! shadow  |
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« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2008, 08:36:36 PM » |
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So shadow, it's about time for you to include an avitar. I'd like to see your car.
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« Reply #22 on: January 25, 2008, 09:34:53 PM » |
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Hi Brian...Shadow is my brother...the car is owned & driven by myself. Thanks...Bill  |
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« Reply #23 on: January 26, 2008, 03:48:22 PM » |
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Now that's what I'm talkin 'bout! I like the pic!
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« Reply #24 on: January 26, 2008, 09:52:01 PM » |
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Thanks Brian...I think it's my favorite pic of the car so far...was taken at the NMRA event in August
of last year.
I also like the look of your notchback....I had a 1988 Blue notchback I was building until I came across
the hatchback...a deal too good to pass up.
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shadow41246
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« Reply #25 on: January 27, 2008, 10:27:36 AM » |
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« Reply #26 on: January 27, 2008, 12:02:35 PM » |
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brian, shadow again, if you want to see the car in action, go to www.nmraracing.com then go to nmra/tv on that page enter atco 2007 event, you can skip the two interviews, and it will be 1st round qualifing/ pt 1, first is truck/ lighting , then OPEN COMP bill & al newsom will be paired up! the car was tweeked after that pass [saturday] & ran a 9.90/ 135mph on sunday against #2 larry geddes in 95 * heat !!!!!! shadow |
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« Reply #27 on: January 27, 2008, 09:35:02 PM » |
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Awesome racing action! Car looks great! Makes me wan't to go racing! Damn it's only January  Good stuff for a cold winter day. Thanks! |
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« Reply #28 on: January 29, 2008, 09:26:54 AM » |
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« Reply #29 on: February 11, 2008, 09:31:51 AM » |
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« Reply #30 on: April 04, 2008, 11:55:24 AM » |
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to anyone interested, if you would like to get a DEFINITE answer to this question call 626- 250- 2485 it's the NHRA TECH DEPT. HELP LINE !! shadow i DID !!!! |
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« Reply #31 on: April 04, 2008, 01:24:14 PM » |
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Our DEFINATE answer will come from Jim Halsey and what he says for our first race. Alot of what is read in the NHRA rulebook ONLY pertains to if you are competing within an NHRA divisional or national event and does not apply to all. Their thoughts on safety and particulars are for their shows to run without any inconvenience for time allowances. That does not always necessarily mean that we have to abide by whats in there. I have a call into Jim Halsey, he will let us know what we need.
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« Reply #32 on: April 04, 2008, 05:03:50 PM » |
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I didn't need one there the other night. Went 9.80, and nobody said anything. I was doing my lic. passes, so they were paying attention. I think adding one for safety's sake would not be a bad idea though. Diaper first for me, then chute.
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« Reply #33 on: April 04, 2008, 05:06:32 PM » |
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For safety sake, yes its a great idea, but I am not so sure its mandatory yet.
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« Reply #34 on: April 04, 2008, 07:20:33 PM » |
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to anyone interested, if you would like to get a DEFINITE answer to this question call 626- 250- 2485 it's the NHRA TECH DEPT. HELP LINE !! shadow i DID !!!! shad, Marc here. Where are you getting 9.99, are you looking at the back of the book, the quick reference section? If so, read the last two lines on that page, "In no way, is this quick reference chart intended to supersede or replace the current NHRA rulebook." So, in that case you have to go to the section that applies to our cars. Which is section 5 NHRA Summit racing series for super pro, pro and sportsman cars 7.50 and slower. IN the NHRA 2008 rulebook, go to section 5A on page 103, look down to where you see parachute. It says, mandatory on any car that runs 150mph or faster PERIOD It says nothing about ET for our particular class. Certain NHRA classes require you to have a parachute at any level, just like engine diapers. Do you guys even plan on running 9.50? You haven't told Redgar to change your class index yet,and we all know you would of done that at least a half a dozen times by now surely! So enlighten us on what you found out since you called the nhra tech dept. Whats the worst thats gonna happen? We'll just have to run 10.0. I got a lot of practice with that last year so I'm good. Larry, can I get so me help here please? |
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