What would you do??

J&S Racing · 08-24-2025, 04:05 PM

Let?s say you had a heads up and your competitor gets caught towing his car to the lanes. Would you make him drive back to his trailer and back to the lanes? push for a DQ or just line up??

TOSTO RACING · 08-24-2025, 04:23 PM

If he got caught you should've had a bye!

CMcAllister · 08-24-2025, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TOSTO RACING

If he got caught you should've had a bye!

This. Not your decision.

Now if an official didn't see it, then it's up to someone to bring it to their attention.

Brett C · 08-24-2025, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by J&S Racing

Let?s say you had a heads up and your competitor gets caught towing his car to the lanes. Would you make him drive back to his trailer and back to the lanes? push for a DQ or just line up??

I would notify an official. Then whatever happens?happens.

TOSTO RACING · 08-24-2025, 04:46 PM

Under NHRA rules, Stock Eliminator cars are prohibited from being towed to the staging lanes. Once competition has begun, vehicles must be driven under their own power at all times.

The reasoning behind these rules, especially in classes like Stock Eliminator, is to prevent racers from using a tow vehicle to gain an unfair performance advantage. This includes keeping the engine's temperature at an optimal level, which is a key part of the human talent and race strategy.

LOL ,

Never said it was my decision he asked a question and I gave my answer.

If a tech guy caught me doing that I would get sent back to my trailer. Well when there was tech I should say. But he did say he got caught so if indeed he got caught you would think he would get a bye.

jmcarter · 08-24-2025, 04:47 PM

Fact remains there are certain teams with premium pit spots that happen to have a lot of buddies willing to push their cars into the lanes. Given that if they pass fuel check and go across the scales then let the better car/driver win the race.

J&S Racing · 08-24-2025, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Fact remains there are certain teams with premium pit spots that happen to have a lot of buddies willing to push their cars into the lanes. Given that if they pass fuel check and go across the scales then let the better car/driver win the race.

He was not pushed he was towed up with a truck. Hid behind the tech building, peeked around to make sure nobody was looking, unhooked his car and drove it around the corner

J&S Racing · 08-24-2025, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TOSTO RACING

If he got caught you should've had a bye!

It was pointed out to NHRA at the head of staging, if they walked around the corner they would?ve seen him unhooking but decided to turn a blind eye. I was told they would have a talk with him.. this was a seasoned racer who 100% new he was in the wrong and I was told a few racers told him leaving his pit it was not right.

Frank Castros · 08-24-2025, 06:05 PM

If he plays that game he's a cheater.
Back in the day we would push our car up the hill at Maple Grove to get the "free" TT.
Would have I liked to tow that 3,570 beast to the top of lanes? For sure.
**** him.

Jrh5220 · 08-24-2025, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank Castros

If he plays that game he's a cheater.
Back in the day we would push our car up the hill at Maple Grove to get the "free" TT.
Would have I liked to tow that 3,570 beast to the top of lanes? For sure.
**** him.

To be fair all stocker should park the same distance from the lanes!

08-24-2025, 04:05 PM	#1
J&S Racing Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 291 Likes: 104 Liked 327 Times in 87 Posts	What would you do?? Let?s say you had a heads up and your competitor gets caught towing his car to the lanes. Would you make him drive back to his trailer and back to the lanes? push for a DQ or just line up??

08-24-2025, 04:23 PM	#2
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 892 Likes: 919 Liked 662 Times in 187 Posts	Re: What would you do?? If he got caught you should've had a bye! __________________ 5664 GHI/SA 1985 CAMARO RED H/SA 1985 CAMARO BLUE I/SA

08-24-2025, 04:46 PM	#5
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 892 Likes: 919 Liked 662 Times in 187 Posts	Re: What would you do?? Under NHRA rules, Stock Eliminator cars are prohibited from being towed to the staging lanes. Once competition has begun, vehicles must be driven under their own power at all times. The reasoning behind these rules, especially in classes like Stock Eliminator, is to prevent racers from using a tow vehicle to gain an unfair performance advantage. This includes keeping the engine's temperature at an optimal level, which is a key part of the human talent and race strategy. LOL , Never said it was my decision he asked a question and I gave my answer. If a tech guy caught me doing that I would get sent back to my trailer. Well when there was tech I should say. But he did say he got caught so if indeed he got caught you would think he would get a bye. __________________ 5664 GHI/SA 1985 CAMARO RED H/SA 1985 CAMARO BLUE I/SA Last edited by TOSTO RACING; 08-24-2025 at 05:02 PM.

08-24-2025, 04:47 PM	#6
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,309 Likes: 2,427 Liked 3,231 Times in 982 Posts	Re: What would you do?? Fact remains there are certain teams with premium pit spots that happen to have a lot of buddies willing to push their cars into the lanes. Given that if they pass fuel check and go across the scales then let the better car/driver win the race. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

08-24-2025, 06:05 PM	#9
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 3,008 Likes: 2,689 Liked 2,758 Times in 975 Posts	Re: What would you do?? If he plays that game he's a cheater. Back in the day we would push our car up the hill at Maple Grove to get the "free" TT. Would have I liked to tow that 3,570 beast to the top of lanes? For sure. **** him.