JL
Nitro Member
Bad news first. Today, Bryan Downing was running his first Top Sportsman race at Fireturd. About 200' into his pass, the rods decided to let go. One rod came through the pan. There was lots of smoke, of course, and everyone presumed a bunch of oil. That for sure was the bad news...
The good news is that his DRE engine diaper held not only the rod, but all of the hamburger, parts and the oil. Nothing on the track, and most importantly, nothing on his slicks. There was at least four quarts of oil in that diaper. This was just the standard big block diaper, not the SFI one and that rod stayed in.
My hat's off to Dennis Ridgeway and everyone at The DRE Engine Diaper. Also to NHRA for putting this rule in place. I am happy I already ordered my DRE Diaper. I am even more happy that my friend and his racecar are safe. Engines can be replaced, not people. Thanks DRE.
The good news is that his DRE engine diaper held not only the rod, but all of the hamburger, parts and the oil. Nothing on the track, and most importantly, nothing on his slicks. There was at least four quarts of oil in that diaper. This was just the standard big block diaper, not the SFI one and that rod stayed in.
My hat's off to Dennis Ridgeway and everyone at The DRE Engine Diaper. Also to NHRA for putting this rule in place. I am happy I already ordered my DRE Diaper. I am even more happy that my friend and his racecar are safe. Engines can be replaced, not people. Thanks DRE.