Going DEEP....

Billy Nees · 12-01-2015, 08:31 AM

Funny, I've never had a problem shallow staging. I didn't deep stage when I could.
I would rather see NHRA do away with the pre-stage bulb then go back to allowing deep-staging.

JOE ZOOM · 12-01-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Funny, I've never had a problem shallow staging. I didn't deep stage when I could.
I would rather see NHRA do away with the pre-stage bulb then go back to allowing deep-staging.

Hey Billy....you were lucky to have a mentor like Ed to teach you the rope.

Billy Nees · 12-01-2015, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JOE ZOOM

Hey Billy....you were lucky to have a mentor like Ed to teach you the rope.

You don't mean Eddie, the King of the Deep-Stagers do you?

Signman · 12-01-2015, 10:57 AM

Getting the car to leave and hit the tree may sacrifice some ET or time & $$

Casey Miles · 12-01-2015, 11:29 AM

Deep staging is the same difference between S/C S/G and SST. Why does SST have a .500 tree and S/C, S/G have a .400 tree? It's because the weight of the cars which in turn is the same as deep staging the SST car on a .400 tree. The only reason for the "pre" stage bulb is to let the driver know he's close to the starting line. Take out the pre stage beam and the question of deep wouldn't even come into conversation.
People who race should know what the purpose of the lights are used for then the term deep would be a mood point.
Deep should be allowed in any category and through out courtesy staging. If you go deep, just get in before the other racer and let him take his time. The other racer has 7 seconds to stage after he lights his first bulb, that's plenty of time to clear engine and all the other reasons not to get in.

Casey Miles
248H Stock

Mickey Whaley · 12-01-2015, 12:08 PM

The button on the sreering wheel was the one i never understood still have it just on your foot

12-01-2015, 08:31 AM	#1
Billy Nees VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: On a hilltop in Pa. Posts: 4,498 Likes: 3,601 Liked 7,779 Times in 1,742 Posts	Re: Going DEEP.... Funny, I've never had a problem shallow staging. I didn't deep stage when I could. I would rather see NHRA do away with the pre-stage bulb then go back to allowing deep-staging. __________________ Billy Nees 1188 STK, SS I'm not spending 100K to win 2K Last edited by Billy Nees; 12-01-2015 at 08:33 AM. Reason: addition

12-01-2015, 10:57 AM	#4
Signman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lower Slower Delaware Posts: 535 Likes: 22 Liked 269 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Going DEEP.... Getting the car to leave and hit the tree may sacrifice some ET or time & $$ __________________ Frank Ferrucci I/SA 1271 "Be Thankful for the Gifts You are Given"

12-01-2015, 11:29 AM	#5
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 706 Likes: 128 Liked 508 Times in 92 Posts	Re: Going DEEP.... Deep staging is the same difference between S/C S/G and SST. Why does SST have a .500 tree and S/C, S/G have a .400 tree? It's because the weight of the cars which in turn is the same as deep staging the SST car on a .400 tree. The only reason for the "pre" stage bulb is to let the driver know he's close to the starting line. Take out the pre stage beam and the question of deep wouldn't even come into conversation. People who race should know what the purpose of the lights are used for then the term deep would be a mood point. Deep should be allowed in any category and through out courtesy staging. If you go deep, just get in before the other racer and let him take his time. The other racer has 7 seconds to stage after he lights his first bulb, that's plenty of time to clear engine and all the other reasons not to get in. Casey Miles 248H Stock

12-01-2015, 12:08 PM	#6
Mickey Whaley VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,220 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Going DEEP.... The button on the sreering wheel was the one i never understood still have it just on your foot