2016 Oildown enhancements

denbreeden · 02-08-2016, 05:46 PM

http://www.nhra.com/userfiles/file/2...downpolicy.pdf

jmcarter · 02-08-2016, 06:56 PM

Interesting, sportsman monetary penalties are 1/4 what the Pros pay for a similar violation, wonder if they're willing to pay sportsman racers a quarter of the Pro's purse?

As problematic as it might be for certain combos a blanket might be a very good investment.

Mark Faul · 02-08-2016, 07:06 PM

This again?!?!? Wonderful.....
Bad enough if you're unfortunate enough to blow up or break your stuff, but NHRA is going to stick it to you on top of your broken car.

Ed Carpenter · 02-08-2016, 09:38 PM

I thought Clifford was going to help the sportsman racer?

MR DERBY CITY · 02-08-2016, 10:15 PM

Nice $$ grab....Kick a racer in the wallet when he is down.

Brett Brown · 02-08-2016, 10:48 PM

What a bunch of B.S.!
I guess, if it ever happens to me, I'll be one & done!

SStockDart · 02-08-2016, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Faul

This again?!?!? Wonderful.....
Bad enough if you're unfortunate enough to blow up or break your stuff, but NHRA is going to stick it to you on top of your broken car.

Does NHRA believe that we break on purpose? To keep racing, we now have time and money for repairs PLUS the oil down TAX.

Ed Fernandez · 02-09-2016, 02:31 PM

This bunch can teach the Mafia a few tricks about money collection.

Dallas Kelly · 02-09-2016, 03:00 PM

I'm actually a little surprised that they didn't set up an "oil-down bank" for Sportsman racers and force you to pre-pay your first infraction just to eliminate the one-and-out scenarios. Additionally, it kinda puts the consideration of a diaper back on the racer so that they (NHRA) can claim minimal (deferred) financial impact on Sportsman racers this year.

Lyn Smith · 02-09-2016, 04:44 PM

We need to start a fund to help racers who are fined by NHRA.If every sportsmen racer would put $5.00 or$10. into a fund, it would probably cover all racers affected in 2016.The money left in the fund at the end of the year could be donated to DRAW.It only takes a little puddle,and they will fine you.Five or ten bucks would be cheap insurance.

02-08-2016, 05:46 PM	#1
denbreeden Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainville, IN Posts: 501 Likes: 147 Liked 61 Times in 26 Posts	2016 Oildown enhancements http://www.nhra.com/userfiles/file/2...downpolicy.pdf

02-08-2016, 06:56 PM	#2
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,294 Likes: 2,371 Liked 3,173 Times in 971 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements Interesting, sportsman monetary penalties are 1/4 what the Pros pay for a similar violation, wonder if they're willing to pay sportsman racers a quarter of the Pro's purse? As problematic as it might be for certain combos a blanket might be a very good investment. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

02-08-2016, 07:06 PM	#3
Mark Faul Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tacoma,WA Posts: 341 Likes: 2 Liked 43 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements This again?!?!? Wonderful..... Bad enough if you're unfortunate enough to blow up or break your stuff, but NHRA is going to stick it to you on top of your broken car.

02-08-2016, 09:38 PM	#4
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements I thought Clifford was going to help the sportsman racer? __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

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MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,633 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,919 Times in 1,515 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements Nice $$ grab....Kick a racer in the wallet when he is down.

02-08-2016, 10:48 PM	#6
Brett Brown Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 235 Likes: 4 Liked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements What a bunch of B.S.! I guess, if it ever happens to me, I'll be one & done! __________________ Brett Brown 7257 STK, SS, COMP

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Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements This bunch can teach the Mafia a few tricks about money collection. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

02-09-2016, 03:00 PM	#9
Dallas Kelly Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cleves, OH Posts: 141 Likes: 318 Liked 85 Times in 21 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements I'm actually a little surprised that they didn't set up an "oil-down bank" for Sportsman racers and force you to pre-pay your first infraction just to eliminate the one-and-out scenarios. Additionally, it kinda puts the consideration of a diaper back on the racer so that they (NHRA) can claim minimal (deferred) financial impact on Sportsman racers this year. Last edited by Dallas Kelly; 02-09-2016 at 04:48 PM.

02-09-2016, 04:44 PM	#10
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,198 Likes: 281 Liked 963 Times in 193 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements We need to start a fund to help racers who are fined by NHRA.If every sportsmen racer would put $5.00 or$10. into a fund, it would probably cover all racers affected in 2016.The money left in the fund at the end of the year could be donated to DRAW.It only takes a little puddle,and they will fine you.Five or ten bucks would be cheap insurance.