For some of us E-Mod cars, parking brakes are ugly
road hugging weight.
Don Miller
#32 1968 Datsun Turbo V-6 Roaster
Meridian, ID
--- "Linnhoff, Eric" <elinnhoff@smmc.saint-lukes.org>
wrote:
> As one who occasionally races on a
> less-than-perfectly-level drag strip I do
> have a thought.
>
> It's called a parking brake, and it works wonders
> for holding a car in place
> on unlevel pavement. One needs only to engage it
> enough to prevent
> rollback. After the launch it can be released that
> last little bit. Ta-da,
> instant portable wheel chock and you can't forget it
> at home either.
>
> I guarantee that it won't slow your car down one
> little bit if done properly
> unless you drive a 600cc Trabi.
>
> Eric Linnhoff in KC
> 1998 Dodge Neon R/T
> #69 STS #13 TLS
> knuckledragger@kcweb.net
> ICQ#101282513
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Howard did a test session using
> the tree just like they do in the NHRA and also
> stated he wanted to do away
> with tire chalking.
>
> So after our discussion this is what we came up
> with: all those changes are
> fine as long as you let us all install line locks
> for the start since every
> event site is not dead level like a drag strip is
> designed to be.
>
> Just thinking out loud - any more thoughts?
>
> Kim Fine
> #19 GSL/L1
>
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