why is fast bad??

[bigsal]

I have a question. Why is a racer goes under 7.70 are they suspended for 6 months?

This is from ihra.com:

Junior Dragster competitor Gary Yazell of Paris, KY has been suspended from competition at all IHRA tracks until October 3, 2008 due to an infraction of the rules as stated on page 96 of the IHRA rulebook at Mountain Park Dragway. “If a competitor runs quicker than 7.70 at any time, their license will be suspended for six months from the date of infraction.”

- BigSal

[Devious]

http://www.etownraceway.com/main/cla...rrules2008.pdf

Having been on rules committees and a member of a racing legislation body in the past, my guess would be that the 85mph and 7.70 ET limit is centered around safety. The classes are for youth racing, and getting good sponsorship is hard enough these days without accidents.

Like all rules that are clearly spelled out in the rules books, if you brake them, you pay the price. 'Big boy rules' and all that.

[automotivebreath]

Any racing incident resulting in a major injury or fatality of a pre-teen racer would
be very bad for the sport.

[rskrause]

I don't know much about the Junior scene, but I wonder if the rule is also a cost containment measure?

Richard

[Ol' CW]

I never understood this because racers would get on the track, haul butt and then slam on the brakes to keep from breaking out, and that was ok. 2 wrongs equal a right in this case

[BlackCat13]

Originally Posted by Ol' CW

I never understood this because racers would get on the track, haul butt and then slam on the brakes to keep from breaking out, and that was ok. 2 wrongs equal a right in this case

Seems a little like politics and religion.
Everything is OK as long as you don't get caught.

[Lindsay-GFN]

Maybe some of the other pre-teen sports like the RedBull Rookies Cup should release their stats! 4 Kids under 15 dead in 3 years.

I know motorcycle racing is a dangerous sport but that tells me these kids are getting pushed too hard. I gues 4 dead kids is nothing on the track when that actual drink has been rumored to have claimed the life of over 30 kids from drinking several cas in a sitting. Let me add that is hear-say and I would love someone to add some stats to that.