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Originally Posted by Ed Carpenter
Kurt Hugger was driving the Pro Stock Truck owned by Tom Mettler. I said the starter should have turned the red bulbs on the tree and dq the truck and let the other car go down. Throwing an 70-80 year old man down is not the answer but I was crucified for saying this on FB ��*♂️
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There is no justification for what the starter did. None. He has no right to put his hands on anyone, especially a senior. Anyone who thinks otherwise is an idiot.
It is clear from the video that the starter was not trying to pull the guy away for his safety. That's a strawman argument.
His behavior was outrageous and needs to be dealt with sternly by NHRA.
If the reverse situation had occurred and a member of the crew even grabbed the starter, that crew member would have been arrested and barred for life by NHRA.