Track is making up rules

[n5ifi]

I find it shocking that so many of you guys don't know what you are talking about.
The way it is. The way it has always been.
In a 12 flat to 13.99 class, (Call it PRO) No Car can DIAL quicker than 12.00 flat.
The car could be capable of running 10.99 and provided it meets all of the requirements to go that quick/fast and meets all the requirements of the 12 to 13.99 class,(like DOT legal tires only or no back half cars, or chassis cars, no dragsters allowed) It could legally run under the index, it just can't DIAL under the index.
As a track owner I would simply ban any electronics or throttle stops (except mechanical stops) and be done with it.
In this case the guy is running right on the index and as the air gets better he is capable of going under the index. No big deal. He cannot DIAL quicker than 12 flat and as long as he meets any and all the rules to go quicker than 12 flat he is legal to run under the index without fault.

[Phillip marvetz]

It seems personal feelings and beliefs sometimes get in the way of the rule book. I hope this thread has given some of you reason to reflect on how the tracks near you do things and why they do them that way.



Thank you to all whom contributed, I appreciate your input.

[Dinsdale]

Democracy in action eh? Of course the other option was to roll over and accept a bad ruling. MRP is one track that actually listens and cares about their racers so I think they will make things right.

[Dave Jung]

And they did. Rule not going into effect at MRP.

[rognelson777]

Originally Posted by n5ifi

I find it shocking that so many of you guys don't know what you are talking about.
The way it is. The way it has always been.
In a 12 flat to 13.99 class, (Call it PRO) No Car can DIAL quicker than 12.00 flat.
The car could be capable of running 10.99 and provided it meets all of the requirements to go that quick/fast and meets all the requirements of the 12 to 13.99 class,(like DOT legal tires only or no back half cars, or chassis cars, no dragsters allowed) It could legally run under the index, it just can't DIAL under the index.
As a track owner I would simply ban any electronics or throttle stops (except mechanical stops) and be done with it.
In this case the guy is running right on the index and as the air gets better he is capable of going under the index. No big deal. He cannot DIAL quicker than 12 flat and as long as he meets any and all the rules to go quicker than 12 flat he is legal to run under the index without fault.

The last line says it all, as long as car is certified to run faster than the dial.

I think the first thing you should do is ask the people who put the rule into place and find out why they are doing, maybe they will answer your question.

our local track tech guys are great (atco raceway) and will clarify any questions.