Tuesday H.P.

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by SDS Inc

Irvin...

The way I see it is there is an issue with the process that is used by NHRA.

In my opinion, and it is not personal in any way, shape or form, the tear down should have taken place at the scales beside the tech official as they have in the past. I am not implying you were cheating or doing anything inappropriate but i have seen where others have abused the situation. We put locks on doors to keep honest people out. Had you known some history of the past, being the guy you are you would have insisted that the inspection took place at the tech trailer.

Back before Bruce B. left the process was different. You parked the car at the scale and got your tools. Over the years tear down has turned into check the head, carb or t/body, piston, deck etc. All contained to the engine.

In the past, wheel base was checked, under the dash inspected, trans brake wiring for extra splices (i had a splice where i had pieced the wire together because i ran out of length, making two splices, the other splice was going to the 2 step, which is allowed and I had to eliminate the 2nd splice). They checked seat belt, helmet, jacket, trans shield etc. I'm not sure how some of these items are checked in the trailer. How does the inspector look under the car?



Mike Volkman
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Ya know, having been the only car taken apart at E-town, Gainesville and Charlotte it sure would have been nice if I was offered a teardown at my trailer. As the only car apart I became the full center of attention of every Racer, spectator or thief who wanted to stop by and take a look. IMHO, it is a very nice courtesy and very thoughtful on the NHRA Tech Crews part. I don't mind others looking at my "junk". I have nothing to hide but I was concerned about any of my "stuff" wandering away.

And I'm used to getting paid for others looking at my "junk". My stage name is Fred Garvin.