Nitrous and .90 racing

[Villain281H]

Ed,

Nothing personal; just defending my my fat lazy *** side.
I pose this question: if nitrous is such an unfair advantage in a class where the key is to run your index/dial-in, why isn't EVERY BRACKET RACER USING IT? Maybe because if you dial YOUR car correctly and cut the tree, it doesn't matter what the other guy does. He could whack the gas a dozen times, I'm still driving the stripe the same.
And for the record, I'd be using the spray on a timer to run the 10.90 standard. Funny thing about timers, I hear some index racers use them.

Originally Posted by Michael Pliska

Ed,
That's the way it was explained to me 20+ years ago, but I used my throttle stop override the exact same way (my stop was just activated by a switch on the shifter). Of course the massive speeds in .90 racing today kinda negates that advantage.

Regards,
Michael Pliska

Thank you, we have a winner! Nitrous isn't allowed, but what's to stop you from running a mega-horsepower set-up on the throttle stop til the last 100 feet then go wide open throttle? Nothing in the rules against that, or hitting the override if you "spin", or even running 150+ mph in a class where some guys are going 125-130 like a 10 second car would. But nitrous isn't allowed, and beyond the "possible" hazards of idiots not paying attention to their set-ups, it's an unfair advantage?? Well I guess I just don't "get it" according to Mr. Moore.

I see people warming their race cars up on jacks instead of jack stands. Dangerous, and yes could cause a nasty accident. Have we stopped selling jacks? Fuel burns with a match, but we still sell fuel. Should we punish all b/c of one example?

Dan, I had a small talk with Snakes recently. Since you now know who I am, maybe next time you will consider thinking before typing. I understand everything can be used for good AND bad, but maybe try seeing the "other side" next time instead of being too quick to judge without having ALL THE FACTS.

All in good debate,

Derek