Quote Originally Posted by Mike in Motown
No offense but you're kidding right?

That net will stop a pro stock bike MAYBE!

Fact is that Graham Light and the NHRA heads should be hanging in shame. Im for the NHRA but they have been 'reactive' in too many instances. Dels crash as well as others should have prompted a proactive/reaction from the sanctionong body to keep this kind of thing from happening. I know there are dangers that cant be avoided but shutdown area minimum standards are long overdue. The NHRA strives for NASCAR type legitimacy and this kind of crappy management is why they arent there.
No, not kidding. I didn't see the net there on Saturday, it was there on Sunday. You're right, it probably wouldn't stop one of these cars. It MIGHT slow it down enough to give the driver a slight chance at survival. Yes there should be minimum safety standards set for shut down areas. Driver safety should be the top priority and I hope they find better ways than NASCAR did. NASCAR's approach to safety over the years has been much the same as the NHRA's, nothing happens until someone dies or gets seriously injured.