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Sean Marconette · 05-12-2019, 01:21 PM

I do not think the majority of tracks even cover the rules of the track, and safety while on their premises. Courtesy staging, turning off the track, short turn off vs long turn off and just watching for other cars. I went testing last weekend and even the long time staging lane worker warned me to pay attention to the group of street cars as we were doing time only runs. These were not kids but had their new fast toys out to see what it would do. I was hanging in the back of the lanes just to avoid them. I don't assume someone knows the rules, or is paying attention. Just like people merging onto traffic when they have a yield sign. That sign is not for them but someone else, and your supposed to get out of their way.

Their needs to be a briefing or class before someone can go down the track, not everyone has common sense or courtesy these days.

Sean

Bob Don · 05-12-2019, 01:27 PM

It doesn't just happen with rookies. At Napierville Open I was paired with a big name super stock guy during qualifying. He decided to slam on his brakes and cut across me to take the first turn off. That was a pucker moment!

BG56 · 05-12-2019, 05:20 PM

"Hey kid, get off my lawn!" hahaha Billy I think this guy needed to be tracked down and the rules of etiquette explained to him. Calmly and concisely as only a seasoned veteran drag racer could do. He might be receptive and spread the word amongst his buddies, before a worse situation occurs.

05-12-2019, 07:37 PM

Some dragster racers do the same thing. I got cut off during a T&T in the Coronet. 136 mph and at 3700 pounds. The guy could have cared less. Not just kids do that

Ed Fernandez · 05-13-2019, 12:44 AM

Bill, you should have done a pit maneuver on him. That would have gotten his attention.

Isaac Zane · 05-13-2019, 01:55 PM

Back in the Mod/Comp Combo at E-town, apparently a large number of years ago, I had an A/D cut in front of me in the K/G Opel. I put the Opel in the grass to avoid him. Then I get the pleasure of running him first round and he says that he is going to take the LAST turn-off. You guessed it, low and behold, he goes red and then takes the first turn-off again cutting me off, but I was ready this time staying well behind him.

1320racer · 05-13-2019, 03:09 PM

How did we complain before Internet forums?

Billy Nees · 05-13-2019, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

How did we complain before Internet forums?

Well Ed, I guess that "we" got married. Either that or "we" stopped at the bar on the way home and complained to our "buddies".

1320racer · 05-13-2019, 07:13 PM

If I complained to my wife of 33 years 1/2 as much as the grown men posting here, I’d be divorced a long time ago like many complaining/posting here. I also was never a bar stool guy, another waste of time and $.

MR DERBY CITY · 05-13-2019, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 1320racer

If I complained to my wife of 33 years 1/2 as much as the grown men posting here, I’d be divorced a long time ago like many complaining/posting here. I also was never a bar stool guy, another waste of time and $.

Geez ED, you could probably put Dr. Phil out of business .....
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05-12-2019, 01:21 PM	#11
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 792 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Ya know....... I do not think the majority of tracks even cover the rules of the track, and safety while on their premises. Courtesy staging, turning off the track, short turn off vs long turn off and just watching for other cars. I went testing last weekend and even the long time staging lane worker warned me to pay attention to the group of street cars as we were doing time only runs. These were not kids but had their new fast toys out to see what it would do. I was hanging in the back of the lanes just to avoid them. I don't assume someone knows the rules, or is paying attention. Just like people merging onto traffic when they have a yield sign. That sign is not for them but someone else, and your supposed to get out of their way. Their needs to be a briefing or class before someone can go down the track, not everyone has common sense or courtesy these days. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

05-12-2019, 01:27 PM	#12
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,495 Likes: 1,114 Liked 900 Times in 191 Posts	Re: Ya know....... It doesn't just happen with rookies. At Napierville Open I was paired with a big name super stock guy during qualifying. He decided to slam on his brakes and cut across me to take the first turn off. That was a pucker moment! __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

05-12-2019, 05:20 PM	#13
BG56 Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 350 Likes: 498 Liked 292 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Ya know....... "Hey kid, get off my lawn!" hahaha Billy I think this guy needed to be tracked down and the rules of etiquette explained to him. Calmly and concisely as only a seasoned veteran drag racer could do. He might be receptive and spread the word amongst his buddies, before a worse situation occurs.

05-12-2019, 07:37 PM	#14
Todd Hoven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ya know....... Some dragster racers do the same thing. I got cut off during a T&T in the Coronet. 136 mph and at 3700 pounds. The guy could have cared less. Not just kids do that

05-13-2019, 12:44 AM	#15
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Ya know....... Bill, you should have done a pit maneuver on him. That would have gotten his attention. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

05-13-2019, 01:55 PM	#16
Isaac Zane Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 361 Likes: 391 Liked 50 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Ya know....... Back in the Mod/Comp Combo at E-town, apparently a large number of years ago, I had an A/D cut in front of me in the K/G Opel. I put the Opel in the grass to avoid him. Then I get the pleasure of running him first round and he says that he is going to take the LAST turn-off. You guessed it, low and behold, he goes red and then takes the first turn-off again cutting me off, but I was ready this time staying well behind him. __________________ Isaac Zane STK 1237 J/SA Buick Apollo Patriot Guard Rider DOOF 43

05-13-2019, 03:09 PM	#17
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Ya know....... How did we complain before Internet forums?

05-13-2019, 07:13 PM	#19
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Ya know....... If I complained to my wife of 33 years 1/2 as much as the grown men posting here, I’d be divorced a long time ago like many complaining/posting here. I also was never a bar stool guy, another waste of time and $.