Olympic rule to be carried over to stock

C and W Racing · 08-02-2012, 12:46 PM

It seems that in light of the ruling at the Olympics, NHRA is thinking about using that to set the precedence. It was noted that several Badminton teams were laying down to get a more favorable draw later in the event and it has long been known that stockers do the same thing. So now that the Olympics have disqulified those teams, NHRA is looking at that ruling in an effort to speed up events. Many racers want to run late so as to see how the others are qualifying and because of that, it takes way to long to get them into the lanes. So they said they will look at the mph on qualifying runs and if they deem that it was not a full pass, the racer will be disqulified.
Chuck

John Dinkel · 08-02-2012, 01:12 PM

''Cool''

Jack Matyas · 08-02-2012, 01:18 PM

And its not even April 1 .........................

jmcarter · 08-02-2012, 01:23 PM

Works for me....

Harry 6674 · 08-02-2012, 01:57 PM

Best idea I've heard in a while. Maybe 1/8 th mile times will be next.

Michael Beard · 08-02-2012, 02:01 PM

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Many racers want to run late so as to see how the others are qualifying and because of that, it takes way to long to get them into the lanes.

They started earlier than scheduled the other week. Super Stock was already going down the track when I pulled in the gate. I still got to the lanes before several guys!

art leong · 08-02-2012, 02:03 PM

Give only 60', 1/8 and 1/4 mile times.
This could slow a lot of sandbagging. They could still short shift, back up timing, etc.

Bob Don · 08-02-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by art leong

Give only 60', 1/8 and 1/4 mile times.
This could slow a lot of sandbagging. They could still short shift, back up timing, etc.

Art - Take that one step further. Give only ET, MPH, Win or Lose. Like the old days!

7423 · 08-02-2012, 03:26 PM

quote--"Many racers want to run late so as to see how the others are qualifying and because of that, it takes way to long to get them into the lanes". quote--

Then close the lanes. Do that a couple times and they will be there on time, I promise.
I guess I missed the point of this...............Who cares what the other guy does or where he qualifies? Why is this such a big deal? If you go five O and run on your dial, I am pretty sure you will win. Its all about the math so why the drama??

Doug Blackley · 08-02-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

And its not even April 1 .........................

LOL Had to double check the date too.....what's next recinding AHFS?

08-02-2012, 12:46 PM	#1
C and W Racing Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 557 Likes: 6 Liked 13 Times in 3 Posts	Olympic rule to be carried over to stock It seems that in light of the ruling at the Olympics, NHRA is thinking about using that to set the precedence. It was noted that several Badminton teams were laying down to get a more favorable draw later in the event and it has long been known that stockers do the same thing. So now that the Olympics have disqulified those teams, NHRA is looking at that ruling in an effort to speed up events. Many racers want to run late so as to see how the others are qualifying and because of that, it takes way to long to get them into the lanes. So they said they will look at the mph on qualifying runs and if they deem that it was not a full pass, the racer will be disqulified. Chuck

08-02-2012, 01:12 PM	#2
John Dinkel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pinckney, Michigan Posts: 507 Likes: 399 Liked 263 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Olympic rule to be carried over to stock ''Cool'' __________________ John Dinkel 3295 STK

08-02-2012, 01:18 PM	#3
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,926 Likes: 406 Liked 2,046 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Olympic rule to be carried over to stock And its not even April 1 ......................... __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

08-02-2012, 01:23 PM	#4
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,293 Likes: 2,367 Liked 3,165 Times in 969 Posts	Re: Olympic rule to be carried over to stock Works for me.... __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

08-02-2012, 01:57 PM	#5
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Olympic rule to be carried over to stock Best idea I've heard in a while. Maybe 1/8 th mile times will be next.

08-02-2012, 02:03 PM	#7
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Olympic rule to be carried over to stock Give only 60', 1/8 and 1/4 mile times. This could slow a lot of sandbagging. They could still short shift, back up timing, etc. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

08-02-2012, 03:26 PM	#9
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Olympic rule to be carried over to stock quote--"Many racers want to run late so as to see how the others are qualifying and because of that, it takes way to long to get them into the lanes". quote-- Then close the lanes. Do that a couple times and they will be there on time, I promise. I guess I missed the point of this...............Who cares what the other guy does or where he qualifies? Why is this such a big deal? If you go five O and run on your dial, I am pretty sure you will win. Its all about the math so why the drama??

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