Staging light error caught on film & Div. Director's respons

Carl Weisinger · 04-18-2011, 11:39 PM

I've been racing and since before the tracks even had light stand starting systems. But, this is the first time I have ever actually seen what appears to be a redlight caused by
a flash from a camera.

It's probably more accurate to say you had no chance to win in this race rather than the wrong person won. Since you didn't actually go down the track with good numbers from a run it's impossible to say whether you would have won the race or not.

MIke is right about at least one thing for sure. Your pre-stage and stage lights would not have come back on as long as the red light was showing. But, when the starter reset the starters box the red light went out and your tires were blocking both beams and that is why they came back on.

It is unfortunate you suffered a loss in this way. I feel sure no one was out to screw you
over intentionally. And, it is well after the fact that the video surfaced. So, since it could be verified your opponent did nothing wrong the call made on the spot would appear on the surface to be appropriate.

I suppose this could fall into the "racing luck" category. It could have happened to your opponent if he had been in the left lane OR the photographer been in the right lane. NHRA didn't mean for this to happen. And, although the photographer probably
didn't intend for this to happen it was because something he did.

Now I know why a lot of racers have those ugly a## flat black wheels on their cars!

What do you think NHRA should do for you? And, I hope you'll post any new information
about this on the forum.

04-18-2011, 11:39 PM	#11
Carl Weisinger Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 98 Likes: 5 Liked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Staging light error caught on film & Div. Director's res I've been racing and since before the tracks even had light stand starting systems. But, this is the first time I have ever actually seen what appears to be a redlight caused by a flash from a camera. It's probably more accurate to say you had no chance to win in this race rather than the wrong person won. Since you didn't actually go down the track with good numbers from a run it's impossible to say whether you would have won the race or not. MIke is right about at least one thing for sure. Your pre-stage and stage lights would not have come back on as long as the red light was showing. But, when the starter reset the starters box the red light went out and your tires were blocking both beams and that is why they came back on. It is unfortunate you suffered a loss in this way. I feel sure no one was out to screw you over intentionally. And, it is well after the fact that the video surfaced. So, since it could be verified your opponent did nothing wrong the call made on the spot would appear on the surface to be appropriate. I suppose this could fall into the "racing luck" category. It could have happened to your opponent if he had been in the left lane OR the photographer been in the right lane. NHRA didn't mean for this to happen. And, although the photographer probably didn't intend for this to happen it was because something he did. Now I know why a lot of racers have those ugly a## flat black wheels on their cars! What do you think NHRA should do for you? And, I hope you'll post any new information about this on the forum.