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Re: "phone a friend"or Tech
I have a question, After reading Charlie's post, It appears that one of the concerns was that a tech official came over to question the legality of a car without an official protest. And even though the car was in fact illegal, or should I say, had a hood scoop out of spec, the complaint was that they should never come over without a protest put up.
So the question I have, is it not allowed to approach a tech official about a concern about a competitors car without putting up a protest fee? If that is the case I never knew that.
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That said, why would someone apologize for being right? Because your team had to correct something that was wrong? And last time I checked, longevity in the class isn't a waiver from making sure your car is legal. By that logic, maybe financial standing should be a waiver for those who can't afford to put up the money for a protest. Maybe I get to throw an extra 1" of overhang on the nose for my 30 years? On top of that, perhaps you WERE afforded a "30 years in the class" favor by being allowed to continue by NHRA, did anyone think of that? There sure have been S/SS guys bounced for far less. I don't necessarily agree with someone not at the race calling in a protest, but your protester was.
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04-06-2023, 04:03 PM | #33 |
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This has been an interesting read, I just can't see how a racer can call a tech man over the phone, and cause this much stink. I would hate to think this is going to be the normal from now on. The rule book is very clear on how protests are to be handled, also who was the tech man that took the call and did not follow the procedure set by NHRA.
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Re: "phone a friend"or Tech
So...back to the issue
The Fire wall....
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Re: "phone a friend"or Tech
Ya know, "the issue" here has stopped being "the firewall" and started being "the phone call"! Which (IMHO) has become the more important issue here.
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The fire wall was found to be legal. Gary continued on with racing.
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That seems to be the sticking point - it was found to be "legal", but the rule book prohibits the modification, whether or not it makes it perform differently really doesn't matter - what matters is that NHRA is NOT following their OWN rules - first in allowing a phone call, then in allowing what the rule book describes as "an illegal modification" to be judged to be "legal". How can that be?
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Protest rules are listed in the rule book and should be followed to the letter every time.
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Modified firewall illegal He didn’t move it back or forward Gary made it beautiful I pride myself in my car under the car outside inside and under the hood What kind of firewall is in your super Comp car. ? Stay in your lane And don’t throw stones at people whose cars could win most car shows And Go Fast. This was about Gary’s performance. The firewall is just an excuse to get Gary thrown out
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