Thread: Tech inspections

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Originally Posted by bcrector

I think some NHRA requirements have gotten a little out of hand as well as the egos of some inspectors. Luckily our track still uses common sense for the most part. Its a shame how they are puttin' it to racers. For a small example, new belts every two years. SFI is a bit silly IMO.

I concur on all points. It's been a while since I last raced (well, raced legally) but I feel that the good, conscientious inspectors outnumber the other kind by long shot.

I'm speaking, of course, of those at reputable strips.

Aw, you'll occasionally run across some self-important dude who feels that unless he finds something wrong he has failed in his responsibility, and just HAS to make note of some "concerns". Like, one guy wrote us up because I used a 3/8" stove bolt (instead of a "grade-something or better") as a pivot for our hand brake lever. With due respect, I would have had to really pull like the devil to shear that bolt. That recommendation was listed under "descretionary comments".

But all in all, I'm grateful to the people who volunteer their time and expertise to do that job.

Jim