Doubble bulbed?

1320GURU · 07-02-2007, 11:42 AM

I was surprised to see no comments today on what happened to Anderson in P/S.

Anyone care to discuss this?

Michael Beard · 07-02-2007, 11:51 AM

-=shrug=- I'm surprised that there *is* discussion about it on DRR. There is no courtesy staging rule in the Pro categories, so EE did nothing wrong. There *is* a timeout rule, and GA took even more time than that without moving. Red light, end of story.

I'm constantly amazed at how many people don't understand how Autostart works, even today. A few more people know now!

stockracer · 07-02-2007, 11:55 AM

So there is no courtesy stage in the pro catagories? I wasnt aware of that! I also couldnt fine anything in the rule book, but may have looked in the wrong place.

1320GURU · 07-02-2007, 12:28 PM

He (GA) sure was adamant that he had all the time in the world. You're right Michael, I guess he knows now.

07-02-2007, 01:23 PM

See 2007 NHRA rulebook page 241 midway through 3rd paragraph. It only speaks of Sportsman racing, not Pro racing when it comes to both cars must pre-stage first.

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.

1320GURU · 07-02-2007, 01:34 PM

Thanks Travis.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis Miller

See 2007 NHRA rulebook page 241 midway through 3rd paragraph. It only speaks of Sportsman racing, not Pro racing when it comes to both cars must pre-stage first.

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.

76 RACER · 07-02-2007, 01:25 PM

GA... does know now. Although how about the unsportsman like conduct by his wife by the comments made to paying customers at the race? There is something in the rule book about that. I have to admit I was not there or heard the comments she made to people.

Don Fardie · 07-02-2007, 09:56 PM

Yea what a way to impress the corporate big wigs at the Summit Nationals. Not really the time to play games!

Don Sofranko · 07-02-2007, 11:20 PM

Can anyone answer this...

Why does Rick Stewart raise him arm, while apparently flipping the switch, with both cars staged on the starting line?

It appears to me, he often is manually starting both cars, as if autostart isn't even on. I have heard that autostart can be turned off, all the way.

On nitromater today, Jeff Foster claimed that he is merely activating autostart when 3 bulbs are on. That would mean that, the big gesture he likes to make, is just to turn on autostart? I don't buy it, I think he manually starts these guys, at different times, because he likes the control? Am I wrong?

What appears to have happened in this case, Rick saw 3 bulbs on, waited over a second, then turned on autostart. Does he then raise his arm in the air when he thinks the tree will flash? Thus, he acts like he is turning on all the ambers?

Do we have any starters out there? From an ease of labor viewpoint, why doesn't he just sit back, watch out for saftey issues, and turn on autostart after the cars are done with burnouts?

In this case, NHRA was right.

76 RACER · 07-03-2007, 12:52 AM

Interesting video on www.godragracing.com on the subject. Can you catch GA picking his seat for the movies as he is done for the day!

07-02-2007, 11:42 AM	#1
1320GURU Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 11 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Doubble bulbed? I was surprised to see no comments today on what happened to Anderson in P/S. Anyone care to discuss this?

07-02-2007, 11:51 AM	#2
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Doubble bulbed? -=shrug=- I'm surprised that there is discussion about it on DRR. There is no courtesy staging rule in the Pro categories, so EE did nothing wrong. There is a timeout rule, and GA took even more time than that without moving. Red light, end of story. I'm constantly amazed at how many people don't understand how Autostart works, even today. A few more people know now! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

07-02-2007, 11:55 AM	#3
stockracer Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 79 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Doubble bulbed? So there is no courtesy stage in the pro catagories? I wasnt aware of that! I also couldnt fine anything in the rule book, but may have looked in the wrong place.

07-02-2007, 12:28 PM	#4
1320GURU Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 11 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Doubble bulbed? He (GA) sure was adamant that he had all the time in the world. You're right Michael, I guess he knows now.

07-02-2007, 01:23 PM	#5
Travis Miller Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Doubble bulbed? See 2007 NHRA rulebook page 241 midway through 3rd paragraph. It only speaks of Sportsman racing, not Pro racing when it comes to both cars must pre-stage first. Disclaimer: Opinions expressed on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.

07-02-2007, 01:25 PM	#7
76 RACER Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 247 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Doubble bulbed? GA... does know now. Although how about the unsportsman like conduct by his wife by the comments made to paying customers at the race? There is something in the rule book about that. I have to admit I was not there or heard the comments she made to people.

07-02-2007, 09:56 PM	#8
Don Fardie Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lakeville, Ma Posts: 253 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Doubble bulbed? Yea what a way to impress the corporate big wigs at the Summit Nationals. Not really the time to play games! __________________ Don Fardie 1582 F/S B/G

07-02-2007, 11:20 PM	#9
Don Sofranko Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 110 Likes: 0 Liked 111 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Doubble bulbed? Can anyone answer this... Why does Rick Stewart raise him arm, while apparently flipping the switch, with both cars staged on the starting line? It appears to me, he often is manually starting both cars, as if autostart isn't even on. I have heard that autostart can be turned off, all the way. On nitromater today, Jeff Foster claimed that he is merely activating autostart when 3 bulbs are on. That would mean that, the big gesture he likes to make, is just to turn on autostart? I don't buy it, I think he manually starts these guys, at different times, because he likes the control? Am I wrong? What appears to have happened in this case, Rick saw 3 bulbs on, waited over a second, then turned on autostart. Does he then raise his arm in the air when he thinks the tree will flash? Thus, he acts like he is turning on all the ambers? Do we have any starters out there? From an ease of labor viewpoint, why doesn't he just sit back, watch out for saftey issues, and turn on autostart after the cars are done with burnouts? In this case, NHRA was right.

07-03-2007, 12:52 AM	#10
76 RACER Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 247 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Doubble bulbed? Interesting video on www.godragracing.com on the subject. Can you catch GA picking his seat for the movies as he is done for the day!