NHRA's Response - Summernationals

Chad Rhodes · 06-06-2013, 01:32 PM

In light of that response, NHRA should rescind the fine against David Barton, he obviously had a legitimate gripe.

Dave Ribeiro · 06-06-2013, 01:51 PM

Chad,

I agree , let's hope they show some understanding on David Barton's part !!!

ALMACK · 06-06-2013, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad Rhodes

In light of that response, NHRA should rescind the fine against David Barton, he obviously had a legitimate gripe.

Agree.

I'm glad to see NHRA acknowledge the cause of the problem.

"The running of like-type vehicles back-to-back created unrepairable bald spots despite our best efforts to repair the starting line damage. "

Jack Matyas · 06-06-2013, 03:50 PM

'74 Summernationals -and we brought our own cool .And we all hooked .Thats Stan Welsh in my 'pool' ........It sure was a different time .

Dennis P Chapman · 06-06-2013, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Matyas

'74 Summernationals -and we brought our own cool .And we all hooked .Thats Stan Welsh in my 'pool' ........It sure was a different time .

Jack how were you so lucky to get the shade lol.

Tom Goldman · 06-06-2013, 05:27 PM

While I like the run format for Eliminations, The qualifing /TT schedule sucked for everyone.
The only plus side is SG got all their runs for a change !
There is a big hole in NHRA's arguement of running like wheelbase cars cars in succession , The Stockers were out first ,and the track was bad for many of them right from the start.
There was definately more wrong with the track than run order and track temp.
If the concrete wont hold the rubber,it's time to grind or replace.
Many of us have been to Budds Creek ,MD in the dead of Summer ,with track temps over 140, and the track wants to rip the rear out of the car !
At National events the track is prepped for the 70 or so Pro cars who can adjust power level, clutch, ect, at the expense of 300 plus Sportsman competitors , Especially those on a limited tire .

Randall Klein · 06-06-2013, 07:21 PM

There 'ya go.....nailed it

E MAN 1982 · 06-06-2013, 07:32 PM

Hey Tommy, You better lay low or they may come take that 'big' little man back!!! Oh by the way Congrats to you & Kathy. E

astikhossw · 06-06-2013, 07:56 PM

So why did they say this was what there plan was rather than keeping it on a need to know, things may have turned out different.

Superfan1 · 06-06-2013, 08:04 PM

The NHRA has admitted that the starting line was, in their own words, "damaged". For that reason alone; logic dictates that they should rescind David's fine.

06-06-2013, 01:32 PM	#1
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: NHRA's Response - Summernationals In light of that response, NHRA should rescind the fine against David Barton, he obviously had a legitimate gripe. __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

06-06-2013, 01:51 PM	#2
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: NHRA's Response - Summernationals Chad, I agree , let's hope they show some understanding on David Barton's part !!! __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

06-06-2013, 03:50 PM	#4
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,931 Likes: 407 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: NHRA's Response - Summernationals '74 Summernationals -and we brought our own cool .And we all hooked .Thats Stan Welsh in my 'pool' ........It sure was a different time . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO Last edited by Jack Matyas; 02-02-2017 at 01:11 PM.

06-06-2013, 05:27 PM	#6
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,477 Likes: 892 Liked 883 Times in 237 Posts	Re: NHRA's Response - Summernationals While I like the run format for Eliminations, The qualifing /TT schedule sucked for everyone. The only plus side is SG got all their runs for a change ! There is a big hole in NHRA's arguement of running like wheelbase cars cars in succession , The Stockers were out first ,and the track was bad for many of them right from the start. There was definately more wrong with the track than run order and track temp. If the concrete wont hold the rubber,it's time to grind or replace. Many of us have been to Budds Creek ,MD in the dead of Summer ,with track temps over 140, and the track wants to rip the rear out of the car ! At National events the track is prepped for the 70 or so Pro cars who can adjust power level, clutch, ect, at the expense of 300 plus Sportsman competitors , Especially those on a limited tire . __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

06-06-2013, 07:21 PM	#7
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Re: NHRA's Response - Summernationals There 'ya go.....nailed it

06-06-2013, 07:32 PM	#8
E MAN 1982 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boyertown, Pa. Posts: 121 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA's Response - Summernationals Hey Tommy, You better lay low or they may come take that 'big' little man back!!! Oh by the way Congrats to you & Kathy. E

06-06-2013, 07:56 PM	#9
astikhossw Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: moreno valley Ca Posts: 266 Likes: 2 Liked 20 Times in 9 Posts	Re: NHRA's Response - Summernationals So why did they say this was what there plan was rather than keeping it on a need to know, things may have turned out different.

06-06-2013, 08:04 PM	#10
Superfan1 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bridgeport,CT. Posts: 1,993 Likes: 1,665 Liked 2,637 Times in 440 Posts	Re: NHRA's Response - Summernationals The NHRA has admitted that the starting line was, in their own words, "damaged". For that reason alone; logic dictates that they should rescind David's fine. __________________ Bill Seabrooks - superfan1 Bridgeport, CT

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