In 2001 I submitted info to NHRA on nicads.This info.came directly from the air force,army,and navy,also included in the aprox. 1inch thick binder were info from two nicad mfgs.Saft and Marathon.The NHRA tech. committe concluded from this info that they could be used safely for electric drag racing.The 2002 NHRA rulebook clearly lets ev racers use these batteries.I would not recomend these batteries yet for jr.dragsters driven by children,however I WILL use this old proven technogly in the Current Eliminator to bracket race the ices,and set new personal et and mph #S.The stiff voltage levels are likely to produce very hi mph#s on the currenteliminator.In the event of a crash the 260 cells(if every one broken apart)on the starting line would drop less than 3qts of liquid,at the end of the track less than 1qt.of liquid.I feel that racing fuel of all types on ices are far more dangerous than nicad batteries.NEDRA please do not handicap evs from this old proven technogly.I showcase my ev the currenteliminator every weekend and I am proud to drive and talk about it to all racers and fans.NEDRA to limit me to penlite batteries would be a crime,and would not advance EVdrag racing.The nicads I have purchased would help the CE bracket race and WIN,this would promote evs.Currenteliminators safety record stands unblemished,I plan to keep it that way running nicads.. Dennis Kilowatt Berube
