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Originally Posted by Chuck Beach
I agree with you Jim, but if it is a run of 1.40 or more under and it will affect your HP rating then it should be mandatory to weigh and tear down regardless of whether you win or lose. (although not in the rule book) I think this whole thread has gotten off the topic of what really happened. I don't care if it was windy, I don't care if the scales were fluctuating, I don't care if your weather station said you were going to slow down, if you ran 1.391 under why would you take the chance of possibly going faster. I was not there but if water was indeed drained from the raditor or anyother item was removed from the car that was in the car during the run should have remained in the car when scaled (including the water). So tell me, does this set a rule of thumb for anyone that goes 1.40 under, take what you can out of the car (drain the water, drain the oil, drain the trans fluid, leave your jacket, helmet and pants with the car behind you) so that you are light and the run doesn't count? I would like to see someone get that by Bruce or Travis here in D3 ...
That is the biggest problem I have with NHRA is the inconsistancy across divisions.
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Chuck you are right on the money except I believe this is a Glendora call not a divisional call. The truth of the matter is if you read the AHFS rules it states "1.40 under the sea level index you will get 3.25% HP period. It says nothing about weight, fuel check, or tear down. Sorenson went 1.408 under the sea level index he gets 3.25% HP.end of story. Altering the weight to get the run disqualified is a whole other issue and that deserves a suspension. We have two major problems here. I for one would be very curious to hear Travis's interpretation of this situation. Dan Fletcher quoted it pretty well. "ur 1.40 under ur hit"
I sure hope you aren't talking about Bruce Bachelder because I have been told that he is the guy who won't make the decision or return phone calls.
Dave Schmitz