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11-06-2009, 10:10 AM
Beth,
This is not correct. NASA does not limit belts to 2 years for DE and actually only requires an inspection of non-racer belts for DE use. The State Trooper interpreted the law as 2years regardless and stopped cars going out. One such car was a very nice RSR with FIA harnesses. The driver of the car purchased belts at CDOC while missing his run session. As Darren mentioned, the race director from NASA confirmed this and also stated speeding tickets were given out. I was also present at the meeting when this was announced to the racers group. It appears the discussion that took place regarding tickets was embelished by the NASA Director, but the large group he was talking to just repeated verbatim what he said happened. The belts being inspected by the State Trooper and being failed was an accurate event.
The point is make sure you read the rules and that your equipment is up to date including NJ State Laws that are enforceable at the track. Also watch your paddock speed and avoid bedding brakes anywhere but on the race track.
This is not correct. NASA does not limit belts to 2 years for DE and actually only requires an inspection of non-racer belts for DE use. The State Trooper interpreted the law as 2years regardless and stopped cars going out. One such car was a very nice RSR with FIA harnesses. The driver of the car purchased belts at CDOC while missing his run session. As Darren mentioned, the race director from NASA confirmed this and also stated speeding tickets were given out. I was also present at the meeting when this was announced to the racers group. It appears the discussion that took place regarding tickets was embelished by the NASA Director, but the large group he was talking to just repeated verbatim what he said happened. The belts being inspected by the State Trooper and being failed was an accurate event.
The point is make sure you read the rules and that your equipment is up to date including NJ State Laws that are enforceable at the track. Also watch your paddock speed and avoid bedding brakes anywhere but on the race track.