Yes, the parachute is a safety issue because of the chance that I might exceed the 175MPH mark, it is required to have a chute in the speed class. There is almost a mile of shut down area, but you would be surprised how fast that goes by at over 150MPH. It can be real scarey to try and stop 5100lbs. of truck at that speed. That is why I had to go to a 6 point roll bar as well. If I decide to go to the next level, 200MPH, I have to go to a 8 point cage and more safety equipment that will add alot of expense. If I had to do it over again, I would say that I might have decided to stay with a 1/4 mile setup and not gone after the Land Speed record. More because of the present economic times, not because I don't enjoy the LSR, I just am flat out of funds!! Take a look at the pictures, I am going to have to raise the seat about 1.5" to get where I can see over the hood scoop!
