Delay box in Pro in Summit series

Mike Graham · 01-22-2024, 11:16 AM

While running a Summit series event I noticed that there were a few racers with delay boxes in Pro. I can't find where the rule changed. Did I miss something?

cad · 01-22-2024, 11:41 AM

It's up to the track, but Ive never seen a track state a delay box is ALLOWED to be in the car in PRO, nor MOD.

2024 Rulebook states:
DELAY BOX/DEVICE
Permitted in Advanced E.T. and Super Pro only.

JP1738 · 01-23-2024, 05:37 PM

I know they are not allowed to be used in Pro/No Box, but my local IHRA dragstrip does not care if it's in the car but not in use. I don't have a tach in my car, but my delay box has a screen that shows me engine RPM. They allow me to flip over to the RPM screen so I can stall the car up when I run No Box. I've never been protested and I certainly am not trying to cheat. I don't use it other than for a glorified tach. I asked the track owner ahead of time so he wouldn't be surprised to see me looking at it, but I was not using the transbrake, just swapping feet.

Jeff Stout · 01-23-2024, 09:19 PM

I believe it's up to the tracks to leave in un plugged or removed from car

1320racer · 01-24-2024, 08:55 AM

It is not uncommon to see a delay box in a Pro ET car that also competes in Super Pro, been that way for decades. Depending on the track rules, the box may have to be unplugged but who’s checking, typically no one

Rory McNeil · 01-24-2024, 11:01 PM

At my local tracks, if you are double classed, in Pro and Super Pro, the delay box needs to be physically removed when in Pro. So guys that do, use a trailer wiring plug and Velcro, so they can re & re it in seconds. Can get hectic if going rounds in both classes.

01-22-2024, 11:16 AM	#1
Mike Graham Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 398 Likes: 1 Liked 313 Times in 61 Posts	Delay box in Pro in Summit series While running a Summit series event I noticed that there were a few racers with delay boxes in Pro. I can't find where the rule changed. Did I miss something?

01-22-2024, 11:41 AM	#2
cad Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 685 Likes: 159 Liked 80 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Delay box in Pro in Summit series It's up to the track, but Ive never seen a track state a delay box is ALLOWED to be in the car in PRO, nor MOD. 2024 Rulebook states: DELAY BOX/DEVICE Permitted in Advanced E.T. and Super Pro only.

01-23-2024, 05:37 PM	#3
JP1738 Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 305 Likes: 697 Liked 514 Times in 162 Posts	Re: Delay box in Pro in Summit series I know they are not allowed to be used in Pro/No Box, but my local IHRA dragstrip does not care if it's in the car but not in use. I don't have a tach in my car, but my delay box has a screen that shows me engine RPM. They allow me to flip over to the RPM screen so I can stall the car up when I run No Box. I've never been protested and I certainly am not trying to cheat. I don't use it other than for a glorified tach. I asked the track owner ahead of time so he wouldn't be surprised to see me looking at it, but I was not using the transbrake, just swapping feet. __________________ Dawson Pauley #2827 N/SA 1980 Malibu SW 2S 305/180 #2827 S/ST 1978 Mazda RX7 w/ 383 sbc/glide

01-23-2024, 09:19 PM	#4
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,462 Likes: 59 Liked 701 Times in 278 Posts	Re: Delay box in Pro in Summit series I believe it's up to the tracks to leave in un plugged or removed from car

01-24-2024, 08:55 AM	#5
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,129 Likes: 94 Liked 572 Times in 280 Posts	Re: Delay box in Pro in Summit series It is not uncommon to see a delay box in a Pro ET car that also competes in Super Pro, been that way for decades. Depending on the track rules, the box may have to be unplugged but who’s checking, typically no one Last edited by 1320racer; 01-24-2024 at 11:22 AM.

01-24-2024, 11:01 PM	#6
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,266 Likes: 254 Liked 967 Times in 269 Posts	Re: Delay box in Pro in Summit series At my local tracks, if you are double classed, in Pro and Super Pro, the delay box needs to be physically removed when in Pro. So guys that do, use a trailer wiring plug and Velcro, so they can re & re it in seconds. Can get hectic if going rounds in both classes. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang