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[pmrphil]

Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

The fire wall was found to be legal. Gary continued on with racing.

That seems to be the sticking point - it was found to be "legal", but the rule book prohibits the modification, whether or not it makes it perform differently really doesn't matter - what matters is that NHRA is NOT following their OWN rules - first in allowing a phone call, then in allowing what the rule book describes as "an illegal modification" to be judged to be "legal". How can that be?

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by pmrphil

That seems to be the sticking point - it was found to be "legal", but the rule book prohibits the modification, whether or not it makes it perform differently really doesn't matter - what matters is that NHRA is NOT following their OWN rules - first in allowing a phone call, then in allowing what the rule book describes as "an illegal modification" to be judged to be "legal". How can that be?

I believe it was Lonnie Grimm that made the final decision that the firewall in question was not modified in a manner that was against the rules for the class. In Super Stock you are allowed to remove certain items that are attached to the firewall. heater box, wiper motor etc. These holes have to be plugged or covered with material matching the original firewall and sealed. there are usually other holes that have to be treated the same way. possibly a fuse box that was removed. Holes drilled for wires or tubing to pass through. So some modification is allowed. Per the rule book you are not allowed to completely cover the original fire wall or move it. It has to be the original firewall in the stock location.

Protest rules are listed in the rule book and should be followed to the letter every time.

[James Perrone]

Originally Posted by pmrphil

That seems to be the sticking point - it was found to be "legal", but the rule book prohibits the modification, whether or not it makes it perform differently really doesn't matter - what matters is that NHRA is NOT following their OWN rules - first in allowing a phone call, then in allowing what the rule book describes as "an illegal modification" to be judged to be "legal". How can that be?

WTF
Modified firewall illegal
He didn’t move it back or forward Gary made it beautiful
I pride myself in my car under the car outside inside and under the hood
What kind of firewall is in your super Comp car. ?
Stay in your lane And don’t throw stones at people whose cars could win most car shows And Go Fast.
This was about Gary’s performance. The firewall is just an excuse to get Gary thrown out

[tstickff]

Originally Posted by James Perrone

WTF
Modified firewall illegal
He didn’t move it back or forward Gary made it beautiful
I pride myself in my car under the car outside inside and under the hood
What kind of firewall is in your super Comp car. ?
Stay in your lane And don’t throw stones at people whose cars could win most car shows And Go Fast.
This was about Gary’s performance. The firewall is just an excuse to get Gary thrown out

Removing things like heater boxes, or whatever stock equipment might be on the firewall, are not always able to be fixed with just a flat sheet of sheet metal, nor does that look good! If the firewall is not moved from stock location, who gives a **** if it’s “pretty”? We spend a ton of money on these cars just to make them look good, who cares if the firewall is completely smooth with Bondo? I have a bunch of ****ty looking stock holes on my firewall I would love to cover up and have painted nicely, zero performance advantage!! Like James said, this was about someone crying about his combo and NHRA let it happen.

Tim Stickles