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First of all this is not a personal attack on Russ. The fact is everyone seems to be happy NHRA pulled a couple cars into the barn, then they find some critical dimensions out of spec. And now most are saying Russ and Georgie are good old boys etc, honest mistake, have a nice day. I show up with an 850 cfm carb in place of a spec 750, will I get a vacation or will I be praised? I am not bashing Russ or Georgie, I am stating the cars weren’t legal. I know in the past what NHRA did when that happened. All I want to see is what will they do here. More or less set the precedent for the future.
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Who knows what the punishment is these days but I believe a precedent was set last year on another incident when it was corrected and the racer was allowed to continue racing who I consider another friend. This sport is expensive enough without people sitting around wishing another competitor to be fined or suspended and that's what appears to be happening here.
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Tuesday is usually the day the penalty’s are listed on the NHRA site.
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09-20-2022, 11:21 AM | #55 |
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I went to the barn years ago at that race ,was found to be .001 big on bore. next race had to come with motor apart for inspection, every checks good you are good to go. penalty will depend on if they feel it was a simple mistake or flagrant one . john kuzenberger 1872 s/s 1873 stk. p.s i know the linkes for 30 years and do not believe this was intentional
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I would Bet also if you Pull any random car from Competition, They will find something illegal .
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I've had a few messages over the last couple days basically asking "so you think this ok and we shouldn't be suspending or fining people?" Well yes and no lol
I don't think it's ok but do we want to do financial harm to someone when there is so little for us in return? I mean let's face it we're not running for squat and class means nothing financially. But it is a class Wally and this time the right person/car ended up with it in the end. My personal opinion says he already lost $330 entry fee so how much more would you want to see?
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On the other hand I spent that much ( or more ) and didn't get a wally . One last thing - there were three other racers in tear down and not much said about them.Hmmmmm..............
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Jack it’s a Chevrolet world
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