FC Tethers optional in Seattle

[Bobby Bennett]

http://www.competitionplus.com/drag-racing/news/25932-nhra-makes-fc-tethering-system-optional

 

[Nick]

Duh. Could have seen this coming from a mile away.

 

[vegasnitro]

Did they have enough time to implement for the 2 qualifying sessions today?

 

[TR]

Did they have enough time to implement for the 2 qualifying sessions today?

They will figure out a way I'm sure to get rid of them, torch, snips hammer whatever. I am very happy they are taking a second look at this. If Johnny Gray would not have been as outspoken on this as he was, they probably would have done nothing. Way to go Johnny, now go win the race, that will really burn those know it alls.

Rick

 

[parrotwhisperer]

Thank you for the good news Bobby. Hopefully the tether is gone forever.

 

[Dave]

Next step, get rid of this 1,000ft crap and get back to a quarter mile!

 

[.]

Stevie Wonder could have seen this coming from a mile away. Just goes to show what an idiotic knee-jerk decision this was in the first place.

 

[TooTall999]

Stevie Wonder could have seen this coming from a mile away. Just goes to show what an idiotic knee-jerk decision this was in the first place.

A failed but well intentioned idea would be a better description. Considering the brain trust that actually came up with the idea it wasn't really a knee jerk reaction. Had this gone the other way and someone was seriously injured by a flying body people would be all "Why'd they let that happen?". I don't envy the NHRA's current position: They have to try to keep the crowd safe, the drivers safe, the racing interesting, and appease the insurance people. Talk about caught between several rocks and hard places!

 

[Silly Savage]

A failed but well intentioned idea would be a better description. Considering the brain trust that actually came up with the idea it wasn't really a knee jerk reaction. Had this gone the other way and someone was seriously injured by a flying body people would be all "Why'd they let that happen?". I don't envy the NHRA's current position: They have to try to keep the crowd safe, the drivers safe, the racing interesting, and appease the insurance people. Talk about caught between several rocks and hard places!

.....X2. Bravo.......

 

[Butch]

Now that Ford is leaving, maybe they can all switch to Buick and use the little port holes on the front fenders.

 

[Nunz]

Great post David. I know I believe the NHRA could do many things better, but it seems that many here just make a habit out of slamming them without thinking through scenarios. We all fantasize about being "king" of drag racing and making everything better, but in reality it's a very tough job to make everyone happy, and in this case, safe.

 

[Just Paul]

Now that Ford is leaving, maybe they can all switch to Buick and use the little port holes on the front fenders.

Someone say Buick Funny Car??

 

[Muddy]

Great post David. I know I believe the NHRA could do many things better, but it seems that many here just make a habit out of slamming them without thinking through scenarios. We all fantasize about being "king" of drag racing and making everything better, but in reality it's a very tough job to make everyone happy, and in this case, safe.

Well said!!

 

[Paul]

Someone say Buick Funny Car??

I still prefer the "Batmobile"

 

[TSK]

Did NHRA just now come to the conclusion that Hight's body launching was probably due to a latch failure?
If that's true, it sounds like they didn't research the problem before forcing a solution on the teams.

 

[sparky]

Someone say Buick Funny Car??

I think this was one of the nicest looking FC's in the 80's. If you had ever seen it up close, you would know what I mean. It was a work of art at the time. This one and the Joe Pisano cars were amazingly beautiful and really stood out.

 

[Toejam]

I'm curious how much it cost to install these in each body? Not to mention how much work it will be to remove them!

 

[TooTall999]

I'm curious how much it cost to install these in each body? Not to mention how much work it will be to remove them!

The latches are staying, the tethers are probably pretty easy to remove.

 

[J.C.]

A failed but well intentioned idea would be a better description. Considering the brain trust that actually came up with the idea it wasn't really a knee jerk reaction. Had this gone the other way and someone was seriously injured by a flying body people would be all "Why'd they let that happen?". I don't envy the NHRA's current position: They have to try to keep the crowd safe, the drivers safe, the racing interesting, and appease the insurance people. Talk about caught between several rocks and hard places!

I couldn't agree more......

 

[PJ]

A failed but well intentioned idea would be a better description. Considering the brain trust that actually came up with the idea it wasn't really a knee jerk reaction. Had this gone the other way and someone was seriously injured by a flying body people would be all "Why'd they let that happen?". I don't envy the NHRA's current position: They have to try to keep the crowd safe, the drivers safe, the racing interesting, and appease the insurance people. Talk about caught between several rocks and hard places!

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