2016 Oildown enhancements - Page 2

Adger Smith · 02-11-2016, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Just trying to figure out how to make us go away.

Billy, For me they accomplished that a while ago. I don't want to go to races and be mad before I get in the gate. I've always gone to have fun. The fun factor meter has been bouncing near Zero for quite a few years and the Ego inflation has leaked off!!! I think this oil down enhancement is one of the biggest slaps in the face sportsman racers have ever had from NHRA. Just who do they think would intentionally tune or misuse their equipment to win a dial in Sportsman race? Who's pocket do they think the fine money is going to come out of? No, we don't have a sponsor contract that budgets in $$$ for oil down fines. To me it just shows how far out of touch the management of NHRA is with the Sportsman ranks. The problem with oil downs slowing the program is with the Pro ranks. What does it matter if they spend 45 seconds moping up a few drops of oil on the starting line from a sportsman car or a few drips( probably caused by being held too long & overheating in the lanes) of water? I'm sure they are concerned with putting on a good show for the 25 people in the stands when Sportsman racers run. There is no TV or rush for time when the Sportsman classes are running. If they don't get finished when it is time for the pros to run just do like they normally do, cut'em off & run the pros. I thought that was what filler was for.

tpoh815 · 02-11-2016, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RACER1530

Really ? When are you guys going to get a set ? You all need to walk away and show them you don't have to put up with there ship,the NHRA is just as bad as the government but you don't have a choice with government. There are more choices out there where they are not trying to push you out,look at some of the alternatives. Local tracks,assioatiion races,big dollar bracket racing,or just keep letting them bend you over.
Your choice !!

Thought the same thing. They are making it harder for racers that want to be a part of it all. I agree if the car blows up you might as well oil both sides and get your moneys worth!

James Perrone · 02-11-2016, 05:47 PM

Well said. Dale. Always the same old witch hunt

Racer 6x64 · 02-12-2016, 06:34 PM

That is a bit a bull**** rule, I say that because at our home track they also have an oildown penalty of a $1000.00 however... they do not enforce it if you have a diaper or belly pan. If they feel you did what you could to prevent it then its not your fault.

Jim Bailey · 02-13-2016, 08:09 PM

Don't over react guys. I was involved at a pro level when all this stuff started. An oil down back then, was defined as "WHEN THE TRUCKS ROLL". As long as NHRA doesn't get crazy about mopping up a few drips, I don't think we have much to be worried about. At least I hope that's the case.

SStockDart · 02-13-2016, 10:09 PM

Has any Sportsman racer been subject to the oil down tax yet?

Rod Greene · 02-14-2016, 04:39 AM

I would expect that Markus Svensen got a fine for his trans blow up on Thursday in Pomona with Meadors great white whale. It was about a half hour clean up.

02-11-2016, 05:47 PM	#3
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,698 Likes: 3,443 Liked 1,864 Times in 435 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements Well said. Dale. Always the same old witch hunt __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

02-12-2016, 06:34 PM	#4
Racer 6x64 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements That is a bit a bull**** rule, I say that because at our home track they also have an oildown penalty of a $1000.00 however... they do not enforce it if you have a diaper or belly pan. If they feel you did what you could to prevent it then its not your fault. __________________ C. P. 2015 Drag Pack Challenger FS/C

02-13-2016, 08:09 PM	#5
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 674 Likes: 15 Liked 584 Times in 94 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements Don't over react guys. I was involved at a pro level when all this stuff started. An oil down back then, was defined as "WHEN THE TRUCKS ROLL". As long as NHRA doesn't get crazy about mopping up a few drips, I don't think we have much to be worried about. At least I hope that's the case.

02-13-2016, 10:09 PM	#6
SStockDart VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona, Texan forever Posts: 1,179 Likes: 881 Liked 606 Times in 213 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements Has any Sportsman racer been subject to the oil down tax yet? __________________ Gary Hansen - SS/FA 4911, B/SA 4911

02-14-2016, 04:39 AM	#7
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 530 Likes: 436 Liked 242 Times in 81 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements I would expect that Markus Svensen got a fine for his trans blow up on Thursday in Pomona with Meadors great white whale. It was about a half hour clean up. __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects.