Over Staging

Larry Hill · 02-10-2021, 06:40 PM

That will speed up the racing.

Not So Fast · 02-10-2021, 07:29 PM

Does anyone know the reason for the policy change from NHRA?

G Schenck · 02-10-2021, 08:36 PM

I thought that was always the rule.

Greg

FED 387 · 02-10-2021, 08:38 PM

I think some guys are checking the rollout(depth) to see just where the last staging light "really" is OR how far in can I go before I'm in danger of red lighting or deep staging

Cotten · 02-10-2021, 09:47 PM

I agree with Gregg.
I thought that had been the rule for a long time.

Mark Yacavone · 02-10-2021, 10:17 PM

Not sure what the new rule means..
So, if a guy accidentally burns out across the line, he's out?
If a newbie doesn't courtesy stage, he's out?
If a Jr. Dragster or Pro deep- stages, they're out ? Oh wait, they CAN deep -stage.

Mike Gray · 02-10-2021, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G Schenck

I thought that was always the rule.

Greg

So did I. I have seen guys accidentally turn on both stage lights before their opponent stages and the starter backed them out to re-stage, but if you went in too deep and turned out the top bulb you were out.

MR DERBY CITY · 02-10-2021, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Gray

but if you went in too deep and turned out the top bulb you were out.

I saw a stocker roll thru, turned off the top bulb BUT was not Redlighted because the opposing racer only had one bulb on ..Needless to say, the offending racer backed up VERY QUICKLY .....

GTS340 · 02-10-2021, 10:59 PM

Like Gregg and Mike I thought they removed deep staging and turning on both light then backing out. I think it use to mess up the staging timer. Every time I see it now I question why the same folks do it on a normal routine and are allowed. Usually I have to wait to make sure my dial is correct before I pre-stage as the pair in front are still running their race. I try not have a senior moment by mistake. Many years ago we did a couple dry hops after the burn out.

Paul Haszlauer

SGSST109E · 02-11-2021, 05:20 AM

I was watching the feed from Orlando when a stocker went in to deep during eliminations and didn't get a red. I thought he should have gone red. Maybe people questioned why not.

02-10-2021, 06:40 PM	#1
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,272 Likes: 1,631 Liked 9,422 Times in 1,951 Posts	Over Staging That will speed up the racing. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

02-10-2021, 07:29 PM	#2
Not So Fast Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Over Staging Does anyone know the reason for the policy change from NHRA?

02-10-2021, 08:36 PM	#3
G Schenck Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Harahan, La. Posts: 521 Likes: 41 Liked 81 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Over Staging I thought that was always the rule. Greg

02-10-2021, 08:38 PM	#4
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 324 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: Over Staging I think some guys are checking the rollout(depth) to see just where the last staging light "really" is OR how far in can I go before I'm in danger of red lighting or deep staging

02-10-2021, 09:47 PM	#5
Cotten Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 219 Likes: 452 Liked 485 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Over Staging I agree with Gregg. I thought that had been the rule for a long time.

02-10-2021, 10:17 PM	#6
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,414 Likes: 2,579 Liked 4,447 Times in 1,693 Posts	Re: Over Staging Not sure what the new rule means.. So, if a guy accidentally burns out across the line, he's out? If a newbie doesn't courtesy stage, he's out? If a Jr. Dragster or Pro deep- stages, they're out ? Oh wait, they CAN deep -stage. __________________ We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for..... Will Rogers

02-10-2021, 10:59 PM	#9
GTS340 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 747 Likes: 183 Liked 1,068 Times in 334 Posts	Re: Over Staging Like Gregg and Mike I thought they removed deep staging and turning on both light then backing out. I think it use to mess up the staging timer. Every time I see it now I question why the same folks do it on a normal routine and are allowed. Usually I have to wait to make sure my dial is correct before I pre-stage as the pair in front are still running their race. I try not have a senior moment by mistake. Many years ago we did a couple dry hops after the burn out. Paul Haszlauer

02-11-2021, 05:20 AM	#10
SGSST109E Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 342 Likes: 54 Liked 124 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Over Staging I was watching the feed from Orlando when a stocker went in to deep during eliminations and didn't get a red. I thought he should have gone red. Maybe people questioned why not.