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i don't think the average fan has any idea of just how violent these TF cars are, participants generally understand and accept the risks involved. TF has been the premiere drag racing class and in principle limiting them just doesn't seem right. that said they really should put some severe restrictions on the class. as mentioned single mag, fuel pump/blower size etc. i don't know if they're still using the rev limiter but for those engines that's a bad idea. i'm sure a lot of people would object but personally i believe overall it would be better for the sport as a whole. the costs associated with TF have escalated to the point it's severely hurting the class. limiting the class would provide larger fields, greater safety and they would still put on a good show, maybe even go back to 1320. i don't know what happened but it seems they've had trouble over the years with cars shucking tires/wheels and having one of those monstrous things flying around something like this was bound to happen. i know they made changes to the wheels but maybe they're still not strong enough. i doubt fences are the answer even if they limit the class parts could still easily clear any reasonable fence. they should make changes to reduce the potential for cars shucking parts in the first place. it's a shame but it's time to really tighten down on the output of these cars...imho it would do more good than harm.

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I could go on for days, so I'll stop with that, because I still love this stupid sport.

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Well I see they ahve moved the remainder of Pro Stock elimiations to the Gators, to be run during time trials there. I also see they will not run the Sportman eliminations from this race til next Friday during what was to be the Div 7 opener. I was planning on being in Phoenix on Thursday to get a few shots at the track during the scheduled T&T as we have not run this car there before and need the data. Now it is looking like IF I go to the Divisional I maybe not even get to run the track til Saturday and at best will get two shots before we race. Of course with rain in the forecast next Saturday that may be wishful thinking. I am thinking maybe I need to reconsider my plans. Long haul for nothing really.

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I know I'm going to get flamed for this, but it's time to slow those fuel cars down. The accident rate in the past several years has been very high....the last period I remember being like this was the 67-69 period when all the cars were being sawed in half by slider clutches.

It seems to me that the sport, professionally, is at a crossroads. NASCAR had the same decision to make back around 1970 or so when the winged cars were running speeds actually faster than what they run today.

My way of thinking is that those cars are so powerful, so violent, and so quick that it is almost impossible to react if something goes wrong. The driver just belts himself in and goes for the ride.

They can be slowed down without sacrificing the show. Smaller blowers, single mags, and a limit on fuel pump size would be a good place to start.

Instead, my fear is that NHRA will make some sweeping rule change, applying some new rule to everyone from TF to the regular bracket guy to spend several hundred dollars on the latest trick from some sponsor that just happens to post some contingency money. They will do this rather than make some changes in the way the fuel classes are run, lest they tick off some big money sponsor or Fuel owner.

Did you hear Greg Anderson's comments regarding the Pro Stockers? What were they doing running when the track was in that shape? NHRA hosts Full Throttle events one on top of the other, no break, no latitude to change the schedule to make things right. It is all about TV, and the "show must go on".

I am sorry for my cynicism, but NHRA has basically lost credibility to me, and has for several years. I remember when the motto was "dedicated to safety". I really don't like feeling this way about the grandfather of drag racing organizations. But, I do.

The more I see what is going on, the more I continue to love Nostalgia racing. Give me my Nostalgia Super Stocks any day.

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Billy, I already was planning on D6, Boise or Medford, maybe now I will do both and throw Seattle in the mix too. Was already gonna skip Tucson to far from here, to close together. Besides i will have more fun at the MATS. Now with this deal looks like I will be baggin Phoenix as well. Oh well maybe next year.

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Al..

I was planning on testing on Thursday, then making a decision on the race.

Billy D said a S/ST Mustang crashed a pair behind Jeff Jackson. Only 2 pair ran first round, then they stopped them for the show.. Luckily..

Then the Pro Stockers revolted together and said they refused to run. They basically told NHRA to DQ all of them.. Good for them.. Way to stick together.

Funny thing about Firebird is that the Fuelers seem to get down the track there fairly well, but real cars have a big problem..

BTW my front end paint was matched so badly, I would have rather had primer.. Man am I steamed about it.. Don't know if I'll have time to fix it..


Chris..

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Why was my original post deleted?

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I don't think it was deleted, I just looked at it. It is on page 3 right now.

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how tall would you make the fence? that tire was 20' up in the air. as sad as it is being around racing is dangerous and not a lot you can do to prevent an accident like that.

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