NHRA's rule changes extend into nitro ranks

[Bobby Bennett]

UPDATED: NHRA LOOKING TO MANDATE CHANGES IN TAF & TAD RANKS

 

[backattack]

I just wanted to pass along some information I just received yesterday regarding braking systems now available. They may have been out longer, I dont know.

Apparently Lamb Components has recently developed ( Nov 2009) a dual caliper carbon brake setup with a rotor that appears to be almost an inch thick as compared to roughly 3/8" on the traditional setup we've all seen on alcohol and fuel cars. Ive seen the pictures of this setup and they are definitely a step in the right direction.

Yes, they are a bit pricey ( around 10k) but in light of what has just happened to our dear friend Mark, I felt it was imperative to pass along this info about these brakes. No amount of money is worth losing a dear friend and Ive lost plenty enough already.

And yes I do realize there were likely many contributing factors and possibly the brakes were only one part of this tragedy. So please receive this info as intended and that is to offer my fellow racers an option to improve their odds of survival should a chute failure occur.

I am hopeful many positive changes in the name of safety will arise from this moment and the braking system is only 1 element of better driver safety which I am all for.

Alan

 

[robinjackson]

NHRA requires carbon fiber brakes - Racer.com

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