ironpony
Nitro Member
OK so what do you suggest they do to slow them down and real in costs ??
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OK so what do you suggest they do to slow them down and real in costs ??
ironpony
Nitro Member
Ok.
I am being generous here, one block, physical block not short block, a solid chunk of aluminum, if they can not make that last a weekend ....................
z28
Nitro Member
the way main bearing hold down are stripping out in the block there won't be anybody left to run the finals. Years ago they (NHRA) started allowing one time replacement chassis during a race. The show must go on and with the short turnaround times for TV a lot of things are allowed now days. The cost of insurance will determine if new rules are implemented. That's when things get serious.
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Alky could replace nitro, but you can still blow them up as well. Have seen alky fires almost as bad as nitro. Was reading the above posts. I was at OCIR in the early 70's, sitting in the top end bleachers, and 2 back motor T/F cars came thru the lights. One blew the blower, BIG flames coming out of the back, and I felt the heat where I was sitting in top row. Would hate to experience that today.
Just Paul
Nitro Member
OK. Follow me here. Do you think every engine change is due to a tune up related issue?? Do you think it’s remotely possible something outside the control of the crew chief could cause some sort of issue where it can’t be run?
And if that’s the rule, don’t say there can be exceptions, because that would cause a whole different set of issues.
It’s not 1973 anymore as much as you hate to think that.
Just Paul
Nitro Member
I was in Dallas when Ken Singleton had his awful fire and was severely burned a few years back. I’d put that fire severity up against any nitro car fire in the last 30 years. Probably longer.
