I agree that it is a good thing nhra stuck to the weights and tossed the guy, I wouldnt have a problem with that if it had been done on saturday. Now unless they make a rule, or enforce the one they have...
"Contestants protest must be filed with the proper officals the day prior to eliminations (class and/or eliminations) of that category.....NHRA reserves the right to reject any protest filed that it determins, in its sole and absolute dicretion, is frivolos or intended to harass another competitor or to other wise gain some unfair advantage." It is a tough situation though because whos to stop the nex guy from doin it to pick up points. Rule book states "Remove oil pan, rod, piston, and inspect crank.....$500", but i guess it could have been more in this instance.
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