Page 49 - NM Spring_2021

be up to the task as well. There time in the business. I’ll leave you of the car, almost all of it cosmetic
are still people who don’t form the with this example; a racer in a brand in nature. The driver did the smart
“basket” with the safety chains. new McAmis Camaro started the thing and was punished for it!
Attaching the left safety chain to car in the staging lanes. He had Fortunately, his insurance did cover
the right side of the hitch and right a carburetor fire as a result and the loss because the car was still
chain to the left side of the hitch they couldn’t put it out. Finally, the in the staging lanes. A few months
creates a “basket” that will catch the racer activated his NHRA mandated later, the car was like new again.
trailer tongue in the case of hitch onboard fire extinguisher. It
failure. Yes, these are basic tips, but not only failed to put the fire out Many losses can be prevented
they’re terribly important and that’s (which did get put out with no fire or mitigated, but not all of them.
why we do them in the first place. damage) but the chemical used was Do what you can to be safe and
corrosive to aluminum. The fire prudent, but be sure you have
Never forget how big and bulky extinguisher caused over $35,000 in proper insurance in case that isn’t
your trailer is, and how any change damage to the engine compartment enough!
in operating environment can cause
a big loss. You can be towing to
the track down a familiar street, but
having to move two feet to the right
to avoid another vehicle can push
you into a tree or telephone pole.
And backing up at your garage can
do the same. It’s not fun to take
out siding on your home with the
side of your trailer. Always watch
your mirrors and be aware of your
surroundings. Any place you back
into, even if you’ve done it 100
times can occasionally present new
hazards.

Another exposure that causes
frequent losses for us is the loading
and unloading of race cars. Low
race cars are affected by how the
trailer is parked and the unique
angles caused by new trailer
positions. I’ve heard of racers going
to new tracks and simply being The Pinnacle of Craftsmanship
unable to unload due to the way the
trailer is parked in relation to the
pit area. You may not think much
of this but cracking a carbon fiber
front end can result in a loss of We understand what it means to be a competitor,
thousands of dollars due to repair we know the commitment it takes to be a winner.
and repainting.
Custom Crankshaft Grinding, Modification and Repair
Some losses simply can’t be
prevented or foreseen. I’ve seen 888 S. Lipan St. Denver, CO 80223 303-781-6764
some interesting losses during my milehighcranks@aol.com

SPRING 2021 Nitro Madness Magazine 49