Can You Adjust Your Dial After The Burnout?

Chad Rhodes · 03-09-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad Rhodes

11.77 was clearly on all 4 windows of my car. My fault for not seeing it on the scoreboards but it's a hell of a way to lose a round. I have a interesting pic I'll post in a few

In case there is any question! I went to the tower and was told "you should have told the starter". Now I admit, that would have fixed the problem, but us racers have a million ways to lose on our own you'd think NHRA could refrain from being the cause of it. At a local bracket race is one thing, but these people are supposed to be professionals

Ed Wright · 03-09-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad Rhodes

In case there is any question! I went to the tower and was told "you should have told the starter". Now I admit, that would have fixed the problem, but us racers have a million ways to lose on our own you'd think NHRA could refrain from being the cause of it. At a local bracket race is one thing, but these people are supposed to be professionals

That looks nothing like a 17.

Chad Rhodes · 03-09-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

That looks nothing like a 17.

I didn't think so either

RACER1530 · 03-09-2012, 11:07 PM

This is why I dont race nhra events anymore they never take responsibility for anything that happens,it's allways our faught some how,
got screwed two week's in a row that was it for me.

The Hawk · 03-10-2012, 12:35 AM

Most every track I`ve been to gives you the lower of two dial ins on the windows. Allowing a racer to change that late is complete bs.

FrankChastain · 03-10-2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

That looks nothing like a 17.

and they are looking down from the tower on the numbers.....

Marine One · 03-10-2012, 09:28 AM

Wow - The legend himself! Not too many people know this, but the guy on the right was one of the head wrench turners for Sox & Martin back in the day. If Stock is a direct descendant of the firt Pro Stock cars, this guy is the Godfather of Stock!

B.D.D.2 · 03-10-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by b.d.d.

Wow - The legend himself! Not too many people know this, but the guy on the right was one of the head wrench turners for Sox & Martin back in the day. If Stock is a direct descendant of the firt Pro Stock cars, this guy is the Godfather of Stock!

Dont give that dirt bag that much credit!! That is the same guy that back in the day was on welfare and was going racing!!! NICE!!!!! A new set of slicks? Or feed your kids? Stephenson might have a little money now but that still cant buy him any friends or any respect!!!

Reed Granrt · 03-10-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by B.D.D.2

Dont give that dirt bag that much credit!! That is the same guy that back in the day was on welfare and was going racing!!! NICE!!!!! A new set of slicks? Or feed your kids? Stephenson might have a little money now but that still cant buy him any friends or any respect!!!

Watch how you use the word dirt bag. My first, second, and third wife may be listening and think you are talking about me. I got enough problems already. Ok
reed

philip miles · 03-10-2012, 04:25 PM

When you leave the stageing lanes, the tower takes your dial, it's on the left side of the car at Gainesville. If the racer has two dials, he should be tossed. Also, it's the drivers responcibilty to look at dial board and the score board to make sure the dial is correct. I was at Gainesville, my dial was wrong, I blew my horn at starter,BTW, that's why Rick Stewart hated Stockers. He just about jumped over the tree when I did that to him. It's the drivers responcibility for all matters relating to his dial.

Casey Miles
248H "F" NHRA Stock!

03-09-2012, 11:07 PM	#4
RACER1530 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Jersey Posts: 161 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Can You Adjust Your Dial After The Burnout? This is why I dont race nhra events anymore they never take responsibility for anything that happens,it's allways our faught some how, got screwed two week's in a row that was it for me. __________________ Fordyce Motorsports SC 1538 / SC 153R

03-10-2012, 12:35 AM	#5
The Hawk VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Littleton,Colorado Posts: 1,194 Likes: 0 Liked 249 Times in 109 Posts	Re: Can You Adjust Your Dial After The Burnout? Most every track I`ve been to gives you the lower of two dial ins on the windows. Allowing a racer to change that late is complete bs. __________________ Lane Weber It`s Not What You Drive That Wins....It`s How You Drive It

03-10-2012, 09:28 AM	#7
Marine One Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 69 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Can You Adjust Your Dial After The Burnout? Wow - The legend himself! Not too many people know this, but the guy on the right was one of the head wrench turners for Sox & Martin back in the day. If Stock is a direct descendant of the firt Pro Stock cars, this guy is the Godfather of Stock!

03-10-2012, 04:25 PM	#10
philip miles Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 43 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Can You Adjust Your Dial After The Burnout? When you leave the stageing lanes, the tower takes your dial, it's on the left side of the car at Gainesville. If the racer has two dials, he should be tossed. Also, it's the drivers responcibilty to look at dial board and the score board to make sure the dial is correct. I was at Gainesville, my dial was wrong, I blew my horn at starter,BTW, that's why Rick Stewart hated Stockers. He just about jumped over the tree when I did that to him. It's the drivers responcibility for all matters relating to his dial. Casey Miles 248H "F" NHRA Stock! Last edited by philip miles; 03-10-2012 at 06:32 PM. Reason: mistake

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