Why no Santa Pod 'Track Records' (Outright/Class)?

[Rat_Fink_67]

Eurodragster.com is your saviour for this one.

http://www.eurodragster.com/timing/europeanbests/2...

If you scroll to the bottom there are numerous buttons to choose from, including one for Santa Pod track records.

[anonymous-user]

Out of interest, why no SPR track records for jets and rockets? Guessing because not recognised categories?

[Rat_Fink_67]

Lentilist said:

Out of interest, why no SPR track records for jets and rockets? Guessing because not recognised categories?

Yeah, probably because they fall in to the realm of "exhibition vehicles" rather than a competitive category. Although obviously Sammy Miller's 3.58 is still referenced as the yard stick for 1/4 mile performance.

I think there's an element of not wanting to start an arms race where jets and rockets are concerned as well - I can recall rumours of insurance complications back in '05 when Fireforce went 330+ mph.

[crikey]

Lentilist said:

Out of interest, why no SPR track records for jets and rockets? Guessing because not recognised categories?

Hi, although track records are not set under any formal rules I stick to my own set of rules which are that they can only be set at an event run under a permit, so vehicles are scrutineered and the track is checked by stewards, etc. This is purely to give the records a degree of validity.

Plus of course I have to draw the line somewhere, I've got a real job in addition to my drag racing anorak duties

If you're into your numbers here's a couple of very good sites to have a look at:

http://www.drdb.eu/news.asp

http://www.draglist.com/draglist/draglist.php

[NitroWars]

crikey said:

Hi, although track records are not set under any formal rules I stick to my own set of rules which are that they can only be set at an event run under a permit, so vehicles are scrutineered and the track is checked by stewards, etc. This is purely to give the records a degree of validity.

Plus of course I have to draw the line somewhere, I've got a real job in addition to my drag racing anorak duties

If you're into your numbers here's a couple of very good sites to have a look at:

http://www.drdb.eu/news.asp

http://www.draglist.com/draglist/draglist.php

So no records will be broken this year as they are running without permits?

[crikey]

NitroWars said:

So no records will be broken this year as they are running without permits?

Correct