PINKS vs Class Racing

[Gary Smith]

Originally Posted by Hemiparts

We ran the POA event last year @ Z-max and are in for the event @ Virgina, yes it's a lot of waiting but wher else do you see people get that worked up over a bunch of sportsman racers?? Rich is a car guy and he cares about the racers and the cars. As far as him blowing up about someone spilling fluid on the track, wasn't some one on this forum not long ago screaming about getting fined by NHRA for leaking on the track ??? This kind of racing and the circus atmosphere thats surronds it is what is still great about the sport of drag racing.. my .02

You receive basic guidelines docs via email in advance of the event reminding all competitors to replace antifreeze with water and/or coolant substitutes that meet sanction rules. And just like anywhere else, if you're aware you are leaking any fluids you are to pull over to the side of track. Beyond that Rich and crew are reasonably fair. They understand there will be mishaps, but the preventable ones they cut nobody slack. And yes, Rich is a real stand-up guy and really enjoys talking to the seasoned veteran, wheather pro or weekend warrior. When's the last time an NHRA exec chatted with you in the lanes or on the starting line during downtime?