Rd #3 Stock @ Atlanta

[HR9121]

Its easy to become complacent because they get it right 99.9% of the time. I catch myself not looking sometimes and checking the big scoreboard to make sure it's right. I hate to see anyone loose like this but ultimately it's our responsibility just not sure why it wasn't caught being it was over the index that's what really is troubling.

[Mickey Whaley]

The announcer said WOW second time in 2 weeks then he got quiet for about 5 minutes

[HR9121]

How many times does it happen that we never hear about? Either the racer catches it or a crew member......

[Angelo DiTocco]

So lets say for arguments sake that Jim noticed the tower's mistake as he left the line and was somehow able to pedal his way to a 12.00 and win the round.

Would he then be DQ'd for having a dial that's over the index?!?

That's why that rule is BS - and also because the driver is not the person entering the info into the computer.

They should have a key-pad at the ready line and have the drivers punch in their own dials... that way if its wrong... it is without question the driver's mistake.

[Pistol Pete]

Originally Posted by Angelo DiTocco

So lets say for arguments sake that Jim noticed the tower's mistake as he left the line and was somehow able to pedal his way to a 12.00 and win the round.

Would he then be DQ'd for having a dial that's over the index?!?

That's why that rule is BS - and also because the driver is not the person entering the info into the computer.

They should have a key-pad at the ready line and have the drivers punch in their own dials... that way if its wrong... it is without question the driver's mistake.

That's a Great Idea !!!!

[Jeff Stout]

Originally Posted by Angelo DiTocco

So lets say for arguments sake that Jim noticed the tower's mistake as he left the line and was somehow able to pedal his way to a 12.00 and win the round.
No because you can RUN as slow as you want and still win.

Would he then be DQ'd for having a dial that's over the index?!?
No because he was dialed this during this run and was not DQ'ed. The dial in on the car has to be index or faster.

That's why that rule is BS - and also because the driver is not the person entering the info into the computer.
This is why it is drivers responsibilty to check scoreboard on each and every pass. Racing 101

They should have a key-pad at the ready line and have the drivers punch in their own dials... that way if its wrong... it is without question the driver's mistake.

I do agree that computer should always show a red screen if dial is slower then index to pre catch a problem when being entered, but NOT when car is staging. After being entered yet faster then index and still not correct then it reverts back to driver to ALWAYS verify dial in

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Angelo DiTocco

So lets say for arguments sake that Jim noticed the tower's mistake as he left the line and was somehow able to pedal his way to a 12.00 and win the round.

Would he then be DQ'd for having a dial that's over the index?!?

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Now that is a good question. I would say the opposing driver would have a good case for a re-run. Sounds like the right thing to do.
As we all know though, that is not always the criteria which is used.

[Mickey Whaley]

They got into it at the scales

[ken robinson]

They got my dial wrong 2 rounds in a row at Lebanon and the dial is very clearly marked on my windows .I was starting to wonder a little.

[tim worner]

If you race long enough it will happen to you too. It,s a lousy way to lose.