Its been awhile since I talked to somebody who knows, but I'm pretty sure you can spend some big bucks on an engine for JR. Especially the ones with billet heada and motorcycle carbs on alcohol. I stuck my head at the Western Finals at Bandimere and some of the older kids were running 80+mph at altitude in the summer at sea level who knows?

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Some friends / customers of mine here in Oklahoma are hardcore into the Jr. scene. This is the boy's last year but the girl has few years left. I know they've got some killer stuff and the $$ figures being thrown around on this thread don't surprise me in the least.

On the HANS thing... I think if you can afford it and it makes your kids safer, then by all means, go for it!

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It does not get any more direct than this. Here is Hans manufacturers web page address http://hansdevice.com/s.nl/sc.2/.f


And here is R3 http://www.bglenterprises.com/r3_hea..._restraint.htm


Looks like R3 does not recommend there unit for anyone under 4 foot 10in and will drain your wallet a little more than the Hans

Not to be morbid... But realistic!! How much for a Funeral? Between 5 and 20 grand... And emotional costs??? Because you thought it would never happen to YOU??? It only takes once... Use your head while it is still attached...
That is why I say they are priceless...

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Thanks Dan...Good Links...and a great avitar

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As far as I know, there have only been 1 or 2 Jr crashes at NHRA sanctioned events.

For some of the better gear, $6k is pretty light. A 4-link Spitzer Jr chassis runs about $6k. Then a Snyder Blockzilla 3 Titanium would run you another $2k. Plus a trailer, spares, etc. You should check out some of the Jr stuff, it's pretty damn cool. There are real race cars that haul ass. Top NHRA sactioned ET/speed is 8.90/85 mph if I remember correctly. Those cars go a lot faster too - the outlaw races are 7.90 and I'm sure those cars go over 90 mph. That's pretty fast by any standard!

Some cool links -

http://www.gospitzer.com/ssbspitzerjunior.htm
http://www.snydermotorsports.com/blo...aenginekit.htm

We have sold over 300 Hans Device's in the last couple of years. Most of these to super class racers.

I wear one myself, and there are other benefits as well. I can get the shoulder belts tighter, and the load from the belts is distributed by a much broader surface.

I had followed the development of the Hans Device for quite some time before I bought one and then became the Drag Raceing distributer for it. I think it is the single most important purchase you can make after a helmet.

A Hans Device starts at $865.00. There are many styles and sizes to fit your application. Kids models are also available. Please call me direct if you have any questions about a device.

Thanks, Dennis Taylor Pres.
Taylor Motorsports Products 800 320-2988

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On the HANS thing... I think if you can afford it and it makes your kids safer, then by all means, go for it![/QUOTE]


It should be standard equipment. If you start the kids off in the right direction, it will not be a problem getting them to continue to wear as the years go on.

Actually, both sanctioning bodies have a bracket class for 7.90 ET @ 85 mph.

Here is the breakdown on ET limits (no class can run faster than 85 MPH):

8-9 year olds - 12.90 ET
10-12 year olds - 8.90 ET
13-17 year olds - 7.90 ET

We consider ourselves budget racers. We probably have $12K in our operation including our trailer. I know folks who have upwards of $100k tied up in their junior operations.

Right on, Dave! I don't think any youngin' would NOT want to wear it. Afterall - they want a long skinny car like the pros, they want a helmet & suit like the pros. Some even have 2-way radios and design thier own trailer & car paint - so it makes sense to get them a Hans, so they can look like "thier favorite top fuel hero". One down side I see is, especially with a younger child - they will out grow it (kind of like buying $1,000 worth of ice hockey goalie equipment for a kid). As they grow, you have to get stuff that fits them.
But, if you & your kid are serious about this - I guess it's just another piece to the puzzle you're trying to build.

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