This whole discussion reminds me of a story about Bob Higbee, the long time Chief Starter at Bonneville(R.I.P). Seems there is this upstart LSR guy named Bobby Unser, he comes up for his run and Bob comes over to check his belts.... like he does to everybody....Bobby is all uppity and tells Bob he has people that have checked it all out and strapped him in leave me alone.....Well, Bob grabs his straps and pulls, and it all comes apart! The crew put's it all back together and Bob comes over again, give's the straps a good tug and snugs Bobby in and sends him on his way.....after the day's racing is done, Mr. Unser seeks out Mr. Higbee out and personally thanks him for ignoring his protests and doing his job to keep him safe......Moral of the story....the Starter is the last guy you see before the run, he want's to see you again.....heed his advice...
I wouldn't want to be the crew member that did Mr. Unser's belts that day....