New Technical Inspection Addendum - Page 3

Frank Castros · 02-21-2021, 08:29 PM

What specifically has piqued the interest of the N.H.R.A. Tech Dept. and at what class level and oh by the way should they not be appreciated for this.
What is the core issue, inquiring minds need to know.
I believe it's SC, SG, SST, SS and STK. What they are doing in Comp is too hard for me to understand.

GTX JOHN · 02-21-2021, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DG

Drive shaft acceleration profiles of previous runs Elapsed Time from a RacPak can be downloaded to devices that work with the MSD Grid to make timing adjustments down track to run the same drive shaft profile and ET over and over. Or a new drive shaft acceleration profile can be downloaded via Bluetooth to run a different ET so its not so obvious what's going on. People have figured out how to embed the circuitry inside the MSD Grid box making it very difficult for tech officials to spot. However, the Personal Computer (PC) in the trailer will have the illegal software installed on it. The new language makes it clear Tech officials can demand access to the PC. NHRA should be applauded for their efforts to protect the integrity of our sport and attempts to maintain a level playing field for the vast majority or racers that don't use such devices.

Anyone that thinks this is a conspiracy theory or the technology isn't readily available for purchase on the internet, hasn't researched the issue.

Bingo!!!!

Carguy49 · 02-21-2021, 11:30 PM

I thought that honesty and integrity was an important part of being a great racer. Those virtues were important to me and my friends when we raced. I guess things have changed for a few.

Pretty darn sure that most racers are very proud of their honest racing qualities.

GTX JOHN · 02-21-2021, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Carguy49

I thought that honesty and integrity was an important part of being a great racer. Those virtues were important to me and my friends when we raced. I guess things have changed for a few.

Pretty darn sure that most racers are very proud of their honest racing qualities.

That was Then = This is Today....

Cheat Cheat and be hard to beat!

matt82114 · 02-22-2021, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

That was Then = This is Today....

Cheat Cheat and be hard to beat!

I'm not going to give any specific information.... but I can tell you personal stories of things that make even us go "huh?" when it comes to parts.

I'll just leave it at that.

Matt Hanley
Leverich Racing Top Fuel

Mark Yacavone · 02-22-2021, 12:58 AM

I know is...They'll have a hard time trying to look at my onboard diagnostics and aftermarket ignition control

GTS340 · 02-22-2021, 01:10 AM

over staging rule

Carl Battis · 02-22-2021, 07:16 AM

Assuming NHRA has the will to enforce the rule, and the ability to employ the due diligence - the fall out and subsequent fix seems pretty easy. If you are caught cheating at that level of sophistication to have artificially replicated ETs you get a lifetime ban from NHRA events. Strong deterrent and no repeat offenders. When honor isn’t enough of a reward, a giant hammer can be substituted. Flame away....

Keith 944 · 02-22-2021, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Carguy49

I thought that honesty and integrity was an important part of being a great racer. Those virtues were important to me and my friends when we raced. I guess things have changed for a few.

Pretty darn sure that most racers are very proud of their honest racing qualities.

If you don’t think people will cheat, please read the section where people were talking about teaching kids and the pine derby cars
those kids are now grown up and racing

jmcarter · 02-22-2021, 09:47 AM

Bear with me on this but one of my favorite books is John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden”. Along with revealing much about human nature as well as the concept of free will, it really explores how people are so much alike but can be wired so differently such that their value systems are unfathomable to most of us. In this context it is inconceivable to me that racers would cheat in such a manner but I’m realistic enough to know it happens. Hopefully NHRA will do due diligence on this but for those who get away with it they should know karma is a bitch. Meanwhile they can go on living their miserable lives where there are no boundaries or values. Off my soapbox...

02-21-2021, 08:29 PM	#21
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,964 Likes: 2,572 Liked 2,716 Times in 956 Posts	Re: New Technical Inspection Addendum What specifically has piqued the interest of the N.H.R.A. Tech Dept. and at what class level and oh by the way should they not be appreciated for this. What is the core issue, inquiring minds need to know. I believe it's SC, SG, SST, SS and STK. What they are doing in Comp is too hard for me to understand.

02-21-2021, 11:30 PM	#23
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,977 Likes: 2,466 Liked 2,939 Times in 707 Posts	Re: New Technical Inspection Addendum I thought that honesty and integrity was an important part of being a great racer. Those virtues were important to me and my friends when we raced. I guess things have changed for a few. Pretty darn sure that most racers are very proud of their honest racing qualities. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

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Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,814 Likes: 2,903 Liked 5,118 Times in 1,950 Posts	Re: New Technical Inspection Addendum I know is...They'll have a hard time trying to look at my onboard diagnostics and aftermarket ignition control __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

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GTS340 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 866 Likes: 269 Liked 1,340 Times in 407 Posts	Re: New Technical Inspection Addendum over staging rule

02-22-2021, 07:16 AM	#28
Carl Battis Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 100 Likes: 24 Liked 183 Times in 36 Posts	Re: New Technical Inspection Addendum Assuming NHRA has the will to enforce the rule, and the ability to employ the due diligence - the fall out and subsequent fix seems pretty easy. If you are caught cheating at that level of sophistication to have artificially replicated ETs you get a lifetime ban from NHRA events. Strong deterrent and no repeat offenders. When honor isn’t enough of a reward, a giant hammer can be substituted. Flame away....

02-22-2021, 09:47 AM	#30
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,378 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: New Technical Inspection Addendum Bear with me on this but one of my favorite books is John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden”. Along with revealing much about human nature as well as the concept of free will, it really explores how people are so much alike but can be wired so differently such that their value systems are unfathomable to most of us. In this context it is inconceivable to me that racers would cheat in such a manner but I’m realistic enough to know it happens. Hopefully NHRA will do due diligence on this but for those who get away with it they should know karma is a bitch. Meanwhile they can go on living their miserable lives where there are no boundaries or values. Off my soapbox... __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 02-22-2021 at 10:04 AM.