No tech for some at St Louis? - Page 2

Jeff Stout · 09-26-2016, 05:11 PM

Can't you have your car inspected once a year and receive an ETI card? I have plenty of bracket racers that have done it. They still have to go to tech but bypass line of they have card present and current. Not sure if this can apply to s/ss

Super Sport · 09-27-2016, 10:17 AM

Just imagine no tech at Indy when 180 cars are trying to qualify for 128 spots.

Myron Piatek · 09-27-2016, 12:51 PM

IHRA had a "Quick Tech" proceedure several years ago. At the beginning of the season, you get your car teched and a numbered decal on the roll bar. Afterwards, you just brought the tech card to the tech line. They discontinued it for Stock & SS a couple of years ago.

Lenny5160 · 09-27-2016, 01:59 PM

There was really no tech in Brainerd since most of the racers were there for the LODRS the weekend prior. However, I didn't notice any checks in place to be sure that you really had been there the prior weekend. We all just rode up on scooters/golf cars and the tech staff made sure all of the necessary items were written down. Honestly, it was pretty nice!

The latest National Dragster from Indy is a joke. No stories at all for the sportsman categories. As was posted above, I heard that those writers have been let go.

Tom Goldman · 09-27-2016, 07:57 PM

Apparently NHRA is testing the waters to minimize Tech and maybe personnel .
I received an Email today from NHRA to participate in a pilot program where you print out your tech card and just turn it in when you go to the credential trailer .
You assume all responsibility for your car and equipment and card being correct.
Also states NHRA personnel will perform spot checks.
Stock/ SS also gets their weight stickers at the trailer.
So if they adopt this ,the tech line wait will be gone and replaced by lines at the credential trailer.

Darrel Goheen · 09-28-2016, 12:04 AM

I normally wait a lot longer in the credential lines than I do in tech lines.

Ed Carpenter · 09-28-2016, 01:17 AM

I guess the racers will have to police themselves......

THE LEGEND · 09-28-2016, 09:08 PM

I like the idea of a once a year tech. They could spot check cars during fuel check or in the lanes

THE LEGEND · 09-28-2016, 09:11 PM

Myron the reason S/SS can't do annual tech in IHRA because a racer took advantage of the system at a division race couple years ago.

Myron Piatek · 09-28-2016, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE LEGEND

Myron the reason S/SS can't do annual tech in IHRA because a racer took advantage of the system at a division race couple years ago.

That figures!

09-26-2016, 05:11 PM	#11
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,466 Likes: 59 Liked 703 Times in 280 Posts	Re: No tech for some at St Louis? Can't you have your car inspected once a year and receive an ETI card? I have plenty of bracket racers that have done it. They still have to go to tech but bypass line of they have card present and current. Not sure if this can apply to s/ss

09-27-2016, 10:17 AM	#12
Super Sport Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 73 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: No tech for some at St Louis? Just imagine no tech at Indy when 180 cars are trying to qualify for 128 spots.

09-27-2016, 12:51 PM	#13
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,541 Likes: 34 Liked 137 Times in 51 Posts	Re: No tech for some at St Louis? IHRA had a "Quick Tech" proceedure several years ago. At the beginning of the season, you get your car teched and a numbered decal on the roll bar. Afterwards, you just brought the tech card to the tech line. They discontinued it for Stock & SS a couple of years ago. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

09-27-2016, 01:59 PM	#14
Lenny5160 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 898 Likes: 604 Liked 432 Times in 225 Posts	Re: No tech for some at St Louis? There was really no tech in Brainerd since most of the racers were there for the LODRS the weekend prior. However, I didn't notice any checks in place to be sure that you really had been there the prior weekend. We all just rode up on scooters/golf cars and the tech staff made sure all of the necessary items were written down. Honestly, it was pretty nice! The latest National Dragster from Indy is a joke. No stories at all for the sportsman categories. As was posted above, I heard that those writers have been let go. __________________ S/ST 51 S/C 53

09-27-2016, 07:57 PM	#15
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,453 Likes: 821 Liked 774 Times in 220 Posts	Re: No tech for some at St Louis? Apparently NHRA is testing the waters to minimize Tech and maybe personnel . I received an Email today from NHRA to participate in a pilot program where you print out your tech card and just turn it in when you go to the credential trailer . You assume all responsibility for your car and equipment and card being correct. Also states NHRA personnel will perform spot checks. Stock/ SS also gets their weight stickers at the trailer. So if they adopt this ,the tech line wait will be gone and replaced by lines at the credential trailer. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

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09-28-2016, 01:17 AM	#17
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,704 Likes: 185 Liked 514 Times in 130 Posts	Re: No tech for some at St Louis? I guess the racers will have to police themselves...... __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

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THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: No tech for some at St Louis? I like the idea of a once a year tech. They could spot check cars during fuel check or in the lanes

09-28-2016, 09:11 PM	#19
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: No tech for some at St Louis? Myron the reason S/SS can't do annual tech in IHRA because a racer took advantage of the system at a division race couple years ago.