#8

4543 · 07-05-2023, 08:07 PM

Can somebody explain #8 to me? Guess these kids are smarter than I am!

NRA Right Trailers
Conference Finals
Reminder
1. All safety equipment MUST meet current SFI standards and be in date.
2. All motorized pit vehicles must be operated by an adult of 16 years of
age with a state-issued driver's license. NO EXCEPTIONS
3. All drivers must have a valid NRA JDRL license with a current physical
and birth certificate on file.
4. Drivers must remain FULLY RESTRAINED until the vehicle has come to a
complete stop off the track (No removal or loosening of safety belts or
restraints).
5. Helmets must remain ON & FULLY TIGHTENED until the vehicle has
come to a complete stop off track.
6. The driver's head/helmet must always remain inside of the roll cage,
from ready line to return road.
7. All ballast must be secured and placed according to NHRA
specifications. Loose ballast is prohibited.
8. Manipulation of the timing or AutoStart systems is strictly prohibited.
9. No unsportsmanlike conduct at any time during the event, either on or
off track.
10. Dial-ins must be clearly visible and AFFIXED to the car. Dial-in boards

Steve Stasko · 07-06-2023, 06:50 AM

I would think that relates to flickering the stage bulbs, and possibly some sort of beam breaker to aid rollout...but mostly the stage bulb game.

Some of these kids are downright dangerous once they get behind the wheel of a full size car. Not just because of their skill, but some of the poor driving habits they pick up from people they think are "cool".

jamie2370 · 07-07-2023, 10:47 AM

With the stagger on dragster front wheels, it is possible to have both cars staged, turn steering wheel a little to flicker your top bulb and start timer. Then you count down and stage right before the timer expires and the other driver does not have a chance to get in and gets timed out. I've seen it done before. Works against a driver that refuses to stage 1st. It was a big car thing that has trickled down to juniors now.

kansas stocker · 07-07-2023, 04:32 PM

roaches teaching their children to be roaches.

curtis reed · 07-10-2023, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie2370

With the stagger on dragster front wheels, it is possible to have both cars staged, turn steering wheel a little to flicker your top bulb and start timer. Then you count down and stage right before the timer expires and the other driver does not have a chance to get in and gets timed out. I've seen it done before. Works against a driver that refuses to stage 1st. It was a big car thing that has trickled down to juniors now.

Pre-staged.

Lenny5160_v2 · 07-10-2023, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kansas stocker

roaches teaching their children to be roaches.

I don't love the move, but the only way to possibly be burned by it is to insist on staging last.

Go up there, put your car in the beams in a reasonable amount of time, and these bad guys/girls can't hurt you.

07-05-2023, 08:07 PM	#1
4543 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 594 Likes: 52 Liked 529 Times in 116 Posts	#8 Can somebody explain #8 to me? Guess these kids are smarter than I am! NRA Right Trailers Conference Finals Reminder 1. All safety equipment MUST meet current SFI standards and be in date. 2. All motorized pit vehicles must be operated by an adult of 16 years of age with a state-issued driver's license. NO EXCEPTIONS 3. All drivers must have a valid NRA JDRL license with a current physical and birth certificate on file. 4. Drivers must remain FULLY RESTRAINED until the vehicle has come to a complete stop off the track (No removal or loosening of safety belts or restraints). 5. Helmets must remain ON & FULLY TIGHTENED until the vehicle has come to a complete stop off track. 6. The driver's head/helmet must always remain inside of the roll cage, from ready line to return road. 7. All ballast must be secured and placed according to NHRA specifications. Loose ballast is prohibited. 8. Manipulation of the timing or AutoStart systems is strictly prohibited. 9. No unsportsmanlike conduct at any time during the event, either on or off track. 10. Dial-ins must be clearly visible and AFFIXED to the car. Dial-in boards

07-06-2023, 06:50 AM	#2
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 418 Likes: 5 Liked 230 Times in 121 Posts	Re: #8 I would think that relates to flickering the stage bulbs, and possibly some sort of beam breaker to aid rollout...but mostly the stage bulb game. Some of these kids are downright dangerous once they get behind the wheel of a full size car. Not just because of their skill, but some of the poor driving habits they pick up from people they think are "cool".

07-07-2023, 10:47 AM	#3
jamie2370 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Perry, GA Posts: 329 Likes: 11 Liked 236 Times in 89 Posts	Re: #8 With the stagger on dragster front wheels, it is possible to have both cars staged, turn steering wheel a little to flicker your top bulb and start timer. Then you count down and stage right before the timer expires and the other driver does not have a chance to get in and gets timed out. I've seen it done before. Works against a driver that refuses to stage 1st. It was a big car thing that has trickled down to juniors now.

07-07-2023, 04:32 PM	#4
kansas stocker Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kansas Posts: 230 Likes: 419 Liked 234 Times in 44 Posts	Re: #8 roaches teaching their children to be roaches.