Topic: Rumor with Bumper Rules

[chavez]

What we do in pukwana is a little different, but I agree, full front bumpers aren't needed. Should be some sort of frame width or hood width guard though. Someone gets sideways in front of you, would you rather a bumper catch their Nerf bar, or your front tires hit and hop upon the driver.

[rook]

Front brakes are only good if your track allows for the stopping power our track is loose so front brakes tend to lock up very easily causing you to loose your front end grip, now your mower is pushing like crazy. Our club only allows front hood guards that are 17" wide 3" tall and contoured to the hood. I have personally been hit three times in the nerf bars once was my fault and the other two times someone else's fault but I'm glad they all had front hood guards.

[Feather Head]

Why not get rid of these go kart mowers...

[Cromwell C4]

The problem isn't the front bumpers, and never has been. The problem is the drivers who use them to make a pass and/or track officials who don't use the black flag like they should. It doesn't matter if it's a buddy, a family member, or even a staff member. If someone drives out of line put them out of the race. No excuses or warnings.  That being said, the super mod mowers are fast, and there is always going to be some contact. That's just part of racing. Accidents are going to happen. The front bumpers help protect the hood and critical front end components, as well as keep down tire contact from the rear bumpers that could send a machine airborne.

[rook]

Well said Tyler, Bumping is a by product of racing it happens in every form of racing from runners to cyclist it doesn't matter it happens. But dirty or over aggressive driving is on the racer and if he or she don't seem to care about putting someone else in harms way, then we have to rely on the flagman and the corner workers to keep it clean. I agree, take them off the track once or twice and they would learn hopefully.

[RFMotorsports]

Not having front bumpers is not going to stop "that guy" from driving that way. Run the front bumpers, and stop complaining when you get touched. Contact is going to happen in ANY form of racing. Deal with it.

[leman]

I went to my first national race this year at Bowles Farm in MD.  The first night, in the FXT class, had a lot of bumping during the race (more than there should be).  The next day, the track officials made it VERY clear that NONE of that would be tolerated during the next night of racing.  The race that night turned out to be some of the best side by side racing with little to no contact.  That showed me that it is really up to the track officials to keep the racing clean.  In my opinion, it wont matter if there is a front bumper or not.

[Big Mike]

it is official ARMA is the only organization that will allow front bumpers in fxs-fxt.

[George Herrin]

it is official ARMA is the only organization that will allow front bumpers in fxs-fxt.

Nope the BTMRA and AAMC allow them. BUT use them intentionally and see what happens.

[Big Mike]

Nope the BTMRA and AAMC allow them. BUT use them intentionally and see what happens.

i would hope theres no one attempting that for everyones sake

[George Herrin]

I can honestly say we have cleaned the AAMC up alot. Ya cannot see every single incident. But If I do see it the offender will know it.

[RajunCajun]

Make everyone run an expensive plastic grille.

I'm sorry but thats funny,  and I blieve it would work