Just an old timers view of all this nonsense of "mandating" things, and specifying manufacturer, aren't they "exposing" themsleves to the wrath of the lawyers, for instance, Mandating Hoosier tires, Hans device, and all the other things they, and not only USAC, but all the organizations, and promoters, same way with "inspection" decals, they are laying themselves open to liability, if someone hurts or gets hurt, by being "forced" to use a specific "brand", I know a long time ago, we did away with the "inspected" decal, and just went with an organization decal, after the car, and gear were CK'd, no reference was made to any certification or declaration of safety was mentioned, it had just been visually ck'd and "allowed" to participate, the main thing was per the rule book, date on belts, helmet, tread and wheelbase, and that was about it. I know it seems a bit on the "won't happen" side, but if I were a promoter, or track owner, or organization, I'd feel more comfy, with the brands not associated with what you "had" to run. Just sayin! Bob!
