The International Hot Rod Association leader details the organization's position on offshore racing safety, https://speedonthewater.com/an-open-...t-leah-martin/

Hummm very interesting.....

Actually it is well stated
people are not replaceable as in once your dead
safety has to be paramount , no excuses
just like flying ..the plane or helicopter has to work 100% .
Crews, pilots, maintenance etc

My navy years we went through the phase of sailors
Dying at rapid rate from lack of safety in our jobs
People fought back against simple changes ..sky is falling mentality
But within a short time
We stopped the bleeding

Imo
If want to participate in an event that csn kill you or others .. you have to put safety of all facets ahead of everything
same with scooting along at wot on the water

That clears up some misnomers. It appears that IHRA is not out to cut corners but also has much more to lose then any of the other governing bodies of the past.

Joe

Guys,

Has anyone bothered to read the rebuttal to this open letter from the attorney representing SSR? It kinda sounds like IHRA pretty much stepped in it, not knowing the pasture they were in.

What happens when SSR refuses to service these events?

Thanks. Brad.

Leah Martin seems to be the problem from what I'm hearing Joe. She recently terminated the guy that set up the entire new schedule (rules, purses, fees, schedule, TV coverage, etc.) for the 2026 IHRA Drag Boat Races series. From what I hear on that side of boat racing, she doesn't have a clue what she's doing and should be replaced.