Why can't the Pro cars ?

Hacksaw · 02-12-2018, 10:48 PM

For several years it"s bugged the f..- out of me why a professional driver has trouble making it to the turn off after a run, excluding all the "normal" grenades and such. After watching Sunday, I now think think they purposely stop on the track surface to gain more TV coverage for their sponsors. BS I say.

340Cuda · 02-13-2018, 01:06 PM

I think a lot of it may have to do if the clutch has welded itself solid,

I think on some tracks if they pull both the chutes they will just stop before the exit.

However in recent years NHRA has come up with methods to get them off the track quicker than in years past.

Kevin Panzino · 02-13-2018, 02:45 PM

I too have heard the clutch plates and disks often get fused together. But that being said I have not seen the engine rotating as they push the car off?? Does that reverser also have a neutral?

Tom Goldman · 02-13-2018, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hacksaw

For several years it"s bugged the f..- out of me why a professional driver has trouble making it to the turn off after a run, excluding all the "normal" grenades and such. After watching Sunday, I now think think they purposely stop on the track surface to gain more TV coverage for their sponsors. BS I say.

Give that man a cigar ! I've heard it's true from more than one person, especially from teams that don't get the interview exposure.

Bernie Cunningham · 02-14-2018, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin Panzino

I too have heard the clutch plates and disks often get fused together. But that being said I have not seen the engine rotating as they push the car off?? Does that reverser also have a neutral?

I could be wrong but I believe there is a splined slider sleeve that easily disconnects the drivetrain from the motor, that's how they tow 'em back to the pits as well.
It makes sense that while on the track they must wait for the Safety Saferie to uncouple a locked up situation. Confirmation would be appreciated.

MFR440 · 02-14-2018, 03:20 AM

If only there were a member of this forum with some experience in Top Fuel?! Paging Mr. Bailey....

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Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 838 Likes: 150 Liked 276 Times in 151 Posts	Why can't the Pro cars ? For several years it"s bugged the f..- out of me why a professional driver has trouble making it to the turn off after a run, excluding all the "normal" grenades and such. After watching Sunday, I now think think they purposely stop on the track surface to gain more TV coverage for their sponsors. BS I say.

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340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,570 Likes: 3,193 Liked 677 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Why can't the Pro cars ? I think a lot of it may have to do if the clutch has welded itself solid, I think on some tracks if they pull both the chutes they will just stop before the exit. However in recent years NHRA has come up with methods to get them off the track quicker than in years past.

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Kevin Panzino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 521 Likes: 246 Liked 550 Times in 106 Posts	Re: Why can't the Pro cars ? I too have heard the clutch plates and disks often get fused together. But that being said I have not seen the engine rotating as they push the car off?? Does that reverser also have a neutral?

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MFR440 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 113 Likes: 6 Liked 13 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Why can't the Pro cars ? If only there were a member of this forum with some experience in Top Fuel?! Paging Mr. Bailey.... __________________ Meyer Family Racing (re-tired) 1965 Dodge Coronet - Steet car and Part-time N/SS 1962 Plymouth Fury S/ST #3384 - Race in Peace, Craig Meyer