Pros breaking rules

John Scott · 06-11-2013, 04:02 PM

Since there is so much talk about NHRA enforcing rules these days, especially in the sportsman ranks, I thought I would comment on something that I noticed the rare times I actually watch the pros on TV. Why is it that Pro Stock crew members are permitted to stand on both sides of the car with their legs or hips touching the quarter panel during the burnout?

I actually kinda like P/S so I won't single them out. What's up with T/F and F/C crew members pushing cars right before they burn out? Is that legal?

SECTION 2 - RACE PROCEDURES

BURNOUTS
All pre-race burnouts are restricted to designated areas, using water only. If a contestant’s vehicle should break on a burnout and cannot back up or be pushed back, it is not permitted to turn on the track and drive back to the starting line. Crossing the centerline during a burnout is not a disqualification. Fire burnouts are strictly prohibited. No person is permitted to hold or touch cars during burnouts.

Any thoughts?

BLAZER · 06-11-2013, 04:11 PM

NO one likes Cheaters-"

Bounce-em"

keith ohanesian · 06-11-2013, 04:16 PM

They allow it sometime to keep the cars tracking straight. To lay rubber down.

Kevin Panzino · 06-11-2013, 06:07 PM

I have seen this and wondered the same thing. Rulebook is clear as can be on this subject.

442OLDS · 06-11-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Macbane

Since there is so much talk about NHRA enforcing rules these days, especially in the sportsman ranks, I thought I would comment on something that I noticed the rare times I actually watch the pros on TV. Why is it that Pro Stock crew members are permitted to stand on both sides of the car with their legs or hips touching the quarter panel during the burnout?

I actually kinda like P/S so I won't single them out. What's up with T/F and F/C crew members pushing cars right before they burn out? Is that legal?

SECTION 2 - RACE PROCEDURES

BURNOUTS
All pre-race burnouts are restricted to designated areas, using water only. If a contestant’s vehicle should break on a burnout and cannot back up or be pushed back, it is not permitted to turn on the track and drive back to the starting line. Crossing the centerline during a burnout is not a disqualification. Fire burnouts are strictly prohibited. No person is permitted to hold or touch cars during burnouts.

Any thoughts?

You bring up some very good points.When I was at Topeka this year,I was on the starting line and couldn't believe Pro Stockers were allowed to have a crew member on each side in the water box right up against the car.

I guess it has been going on for awhile,but I don't watch the Pro's that closely anymore.

I really think it looks like an accident waiting to happen.

Jim Bailey · 06-11-2013, 07:30 PM

Pushing the Fuel Cars into the water box for the burnout is being done for clutch wear and to keep from building heat in the clutch. Keep in mind If you take your foot off the clutch in a fuel car - it won't move - (if it's set up right). Is pushing it necessary? or is it a little show boating? - I Don't know - But it is "before" the burn out. JB

Stock726 · 06-11-2013, 08:14 PM

Don't know about the fuel cars, but it really surprised me seeing the Pro Stock crewmen holding the cars in the water. Reminds me of the "good old days" of holding onto the door handles to keep a car straight in the "bleach box" LOL. Definitely NOT safe!!

classracerfan · 06-11-2013, 10:02 PM

I know why the fuel cars are pushed but, I am surprised that it's allowed. I hope it never happens but, what if a crew members shirt gets caught in the rear spoiler? Of course the driver can't see behind him/her and does their normal burnout with the crew member still attached.

BLAZER · 06-11-2013, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by classracerfan

I know why the fuel cars are pushed but, I am surprised that it's allowed. I hope it never happens but, what if a crew members shirt gets caught in the rear spoiler? Of course the driver can't see behind him/her and does their normal burnout with the crew member still attached.

That MIGHT make the top ten on ESPN-

Troy Henderson · 06-12-2013, 08:12 AM

I always wondered why the pro cars get to run such small contingency decals while we get the billboard sized one that take up so much space?

06-11-2013, 04:02 PM	#1
John Scott Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 69 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pros breaking rules Since there is so much talk about NHRA enforcing rules these days, especially in the sportsman ranks, I thought I would comment on something that I noticed the rare times I actually watch the pros on TV. Why is it that Pro Stock crew members are permitted to stand on both sides of the car with their legs or hips touching the quarter panel during the burnout? I actually kinda like P/S so I won't single them out. What's up with T/F and F/C crew members pushing cars right before they burn out? Is that legal? SECTION 2 - RACE PROCEDURES BURNOUTS All pre-race burnouts are restricted to designated areas, using water only. If a contestant’s vehicle should break on a burnout and cannot back up or be pushed back, it is not permitted to turn on the track and drive back to the starting line. Crossing the centerline during a burnout is not a disqualification. Fire burnouts are strictly prohibited. No person is permitted to hold or touch cars during burnouts. Any thoughts?

06-11-2013, 04:11 PM	#2
BLAZER Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wasthere,England Posts: 266 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Pros breaking rules NO one likes Cheaters-"Bounce-em"

06-11-2013, 04:16 PM	#3
keith ohanesian Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 392 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Pros breaking rules They allow it sometime to keep the cars tracking straight. To lay rubber down. __________________ No prep is king

06-11-2013, 06:07 PM	#4
Kevin Panzino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 521 Likes: 246 Liked 550 Times in 106 Posts	Re: Pros breaking rules I have seen this and wondered the same thing. Rulebook is clear as can be on this subject.

06-11-2013, 07:30 PM	#6
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 699 Likes: 17 Liked 571 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Pros breaking rules Pushing the Fuel Cars into the water box for the burnout is being done for clutch wear and to keep from building heat in the clutch. Keep in mind If you take your foot off the clutch in a fuel car - it won't move - (if it's set up right). Is pushing it necessary? or is it a little show boating? - I Don't know - But it is "before" the burn out. JB

06-11-2013, 08:14 PM	#7
Stock726 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 63 Likes: 22 Liked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Pros breaking rules Don't know about the fuel cars, but it really surprised me seeing the Pro Stock crewmen holding the cars in the water. Reminds me of the "good old days" of holding onto the door handles to keep a car straight in the "bleach box" LOL. Definitely NOT safe!!

06-11-2013, 10:02 PM	#8
classracerfan Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 19 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pros breaking rules I know why the fuel cars are pushed but, I am surprised that it's allowed. I hope it never happens but, what if a crew members shirt gets caught in the rear spoiler? Of course the driver can't see behind him/her and does their normal burnout with the crew member still attached.

06-12-2013, 08:12 AM	#10
Troy Henderson Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 397 Likes: 104 Liked 106 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Pros breaking rules I always wondered why the pro cars get to run such small contingency decals while we get the billboard sized one that take up so much space? __________________ Troy Henderson Henderson Race Shop LLC 816-520-5389 www.hendersonraceshop.com