Shur down area drag strip

[etxfisher49]

Ive searched as well as I think looking for some info/ideas on the:

Somewhere I saw a photo of a drag strip where they used some sort of foam wedge(s) to stop cars instead of the more typical glue today or even the old parachute/pile of fabric. :o

We have been running some proxy drag racing now for 3 seasons. We shoot for vintage racing tires and allow current racing tires but really want to NOT use glue at the start or finish. It is just a mess to clean off the tires before another run. :auto-driving:

We are running vintage cars/rails of the old padlock or 36D and some wild vintage modified motors.
So stopping these things (before they punch a hole in the wall) is important. :scared-eek:

Does anyone know what Im referring to to the foam wedge design ? I might have even seen on Face Book but Im open to ideas! :?: :?:

[nhdungeonracer]

We don't use a foam "wedge", but we do use foam in a box.
Lots of little pieces cut up and piled into a wooden box. When the cars go in, they hit the foam pieces. We've only had one car come out with it's windshield and a part of the wing missing, but that was because he skimped on the glue when he put the car together.
I'll try to remember to get some pics of the box tomorrow night for you.

[nhdungeonracer]

[etxfisher49]

Thats a great idea thanks !!