it is a shame that under the guise of safety sanctioning bodies have squeezed the life our of all the kinds of racing our Founding Rodders enjoyed. NHRA killed drag racing as we knew it. SCTA is doing it to Bonneville. It's not totally their fault they have to deal with the Feds, environmentalists, and lawyers. Just sad that "safety"costs more than speed.
Beater -
What's a shame is that some people don't realize that the safety sanctioning bodies have a lot more knowledge and experience in keeping racing of all kinds as safe as possible for competitors and spectators.
I got involved in NHRA racing in 1964 and although I haven't enjoyed alot of the changes (bracket racing and other class changes), I realize safety is the number one concern. The sactioning bodies have arrived at these rules from many years of investigating mishaps. They might be better informed than us. If it wasn't for these organizations, there would be no organized racing today.
There's an old saying - if you have a $5 head - wear a $5 helmet!
Bob
