The owner of the largest number of trophies in Pro Stock class is one of the most authoritative experts in everything that is connected with the bodywork dregster. After a terrible accident at the event in Houston, where Sidney Frigo miraculously escaped with only a broken arm and completely destroyed the car, Johnson not only shared his thoughts on the matter, he once again turned to the technical commission NHRA proposals to improve safety that are based on tests in the wind tunnel and experience engineers from NASCAR.
Veteran first year suggests that it is necessary to adopt the already tested and well-proven solutions from the most popular series in the US body, the reason for the introduction of which was the lot of the unfortunate incidents, including fatalities. The fact is that the clamping force is generated exactly as long as the car moves toward the air flow. As soon as the vehicle spins at speeds greater than ninety degrees with respect to the direction of movement, most aerodynamic elements start working like a wing, making the machine at least uncontrollable, and a maximum lifting it into the air. In NASCAR this problem successfully solved in 1994 with a few flaps on the roof and bonnet, which open in the event of danger, redistributing air flow and creating extra downforce when the basic elements of aerodynamics or powerless, or work to the detriment of.
When I saw this video, it was once again convinced that if dregster Frigo was equipped with these valves, it would just hit a bump, and not flown it as it happened. Sidney incredibly lucky, it could result in a much more pitiable. I'm not the first year trying to bring this idea to NHRA Technical Commission, but they seem banal rested horn and try to do everything for the sake of body dregster in any case did not like the cars NASCAR. But it did not design, I'm just trying to save a few lives. Moreover, these devices will remain invisible even to the point where they are really needed...
This time bosses NHRA Johnson responded that they had taken into account his opinion and behavior research results, and in the near future plan to collect a special technical commission, which, together with experts from other motorsport disciplines will enhance the security issue. However, the quick results the representatives of the largest association of drag racing once again did not promise, because with their words «such engineering decisions can not be taken overnight, requires a comprehensive balanced approach, and their implementation will take time.»
I'd like to believe that this is not just an excuse, and neither the pilot will not be affected as long as proposed by Professor innovations do not appear on the strips.
Photo: open source
Warren Johnson:
I'd like to believe that this is not just an excuse, and neither the pilot will not be affected as long as proposed by Professor innovations do not appear on the strips.
Photo: open source
