"Live" from Route 66 Jegs All-Stars Nationals in Joliet - Page 13

Ed Wright · 07-01-2012, 04:02 PM

That makes no damn sense at all!

Tim Lisson · 07-01-2012, 04:08 PM

I agree a 100% with you guys on Cours fuel. There is a thread right now discussing getting "new" blood to the sport of stock, then NHRA throws a young out during eliminations for fuel, wtf? Maybe they should asked him for another sample or bring fuel up. I'm not there and don't know the story but it sure seems wrong to me.

69Cobra · 07-01-2012, 04:13 PM

A question I'm asking myself is, is there an illegal fuel that will give you a consistency advantage over the approved fuels???? Not that, that has happened here but is that the reason they are policing this? I've never ran alcohol before but from what I know its not a legal fuel for S/SS but I've been told its very consistent compared to regular "gas". Again, I have no knowledge of this particular situation but I wouldn't put it pass someone from trying it at a race that doesn't run class. Just thinking out loud.

FINESPLINE · 07-01-2012, 05:36 PM

Question----- If you fail to pass fuel check, can you appeal and have them recheck the sample or draw another sample right there and then ?

Andys dad · 07-01-2012, 05:48 PM

The pisser is that I am waiting to watch NHRA drag racing on ESPN2 right now

I have said it before there is nothing they can do to make us quit we are addicted and there is no cure

We learn not to expect rational intelligent thought when NHRA makes a decision

Ron

SS/GSI · 07-01-2012, 09:15 PM

Fuel check has been a s#*show at lots of events, and I can say with confidence that the fuel test machine was most likely not properly sanitized or neutralized, whatever you wanna call it. Slightly similar event, we were at Belle Rose for the Sportsnaionals and after winning the first round of the CIC race we were DQ'd for being too light; however we had made over five passes that week and were VERY HEAVY! When my brother told them that it was impossible he was told to start his car and leave immediately. Pissed off, once I found out, I went to the scales and lost it on the official and he then, all the sudden, had an epiphany noticing that lots of cars were weighing light and called all "wining cars" back to weight. Don't you know, everybody weighed in right! Just my 2cents.

Jim Wahl · 07-01-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FINESPLINE

Question----- If you fail to pass fuel check, can you appeal and have them recheck the sample or draw another sample right there and then ?

You can ask, however there is a 99% chance they will say no. I would say it depends on who is checking the fuel and what kind of mood they are in. Jim

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Ed Wright · 07-01-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

You can ask, however there is a 99% chance they will say no. I would say it depends on who is checking the fuel and what kind of mood they are in. Jim

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And your attitude when you ask.

KRatcliff · 07-01-2012, 10:08 PM

...and if you bribe them with Dublin Dr. Peppers. That has been my tear down prevention fee all year.

FINESPLINE · 07-01-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

You can ask, however there is a 99% chance they will say no. I would say it depends on who is checking the fuel and what kind of mood they are in. Jim

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I know this saying is old ---------BUT ISN'T THIS THEIR JOB ? I mean if the car passed fuel check each time and then fails wouldn't it send up a red flag. I guess it is at the discretion of the official. WHAT A FEELING OF POWER !

07-01-2012, 04:02 PM	#121
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: "Live" from Route 66 Jegs All-Stars Nationals in Joliet That makes no damn sense at all! __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

07-01-2012, 04:08 PM	#122
Tim Lisson Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Solon Springs, WI Posts: 166 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: "Live" from Route 66 Jegs All-Stars Nationals in Joliet I agree a 100% with you guys on Cours fuel. There is a thread right now discussing getting "new" blood to the sport of stock, then NHRA throws a young out during eliminations for fuel, wtf? Maybe they should asked him for another sample or bring fuel up. I'm not there and don't know the story but it sure seems wrong to me.

07-01-2012, 04:13 PM	#123
69Cobra Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California, Ky Posts: 669 Likes: 61 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: "Live" from Route 66 Jegs All-Stars Nationals in Joliet A question I'm asking myself is, is there an illegal fuel that will give you a consistency advantage over the approved fuels???? Not that, that has happened here but is that the reason they are policing this? I've never ran alcohol before but from what I know its not a legal fuel for S/SS but I've been told its very consistent compared to regular "gas". Again, I have no knowledge of this particular situation but I wouldn't put it pass someone from trying it at a race that doesn't run class. Just thinking out loud. __________________ Kris Rachford 69 Cobra 428CJ 4 Speed C/S 3032

07-01-2012, 05:36 PM	#124
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: "Live" from Route 66 Jegs All-Stars Nationals in Joliet Question----- If you fail to pass fuel check, can you appeal and have them recheck the sample or draw another sample right there and then ?

07-01-2012, 05:48 PM	#125
Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: "Live" from Route 66 Jegs All-Stars Nationals in Joliet The pisser is that I am waiting to watch NHRA drag racing on ESPN2 right now I have said it before there is nothing they can do to make us quit we are addicted and there is no cure We learn not to expect rational intelligent thought when NHRA makes a decision Ron __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham Last edited by Andys dad; 07-01-2012 at 06:13 PM.

07-01-2012, 09:15 PM	#126
SS/GSI Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 292 Likes: 81 Liked 759 Times in 109 Posts	Re: "Live" from Route 66 Jegs All-Stars Nationals in Joliet Fuel check has been a s#show at lots of events, and I can say with confidence that the fuel test machine was most likely not properly sanitized or neutralized, whatever you wanna call it. Slightly similar event, we were at Belle Rose for the Sportsnaionals and after winning the first round of the CIC race we were DQ'd for being too light; however we had made over five passes that week and were VERY HEAVY! When my brother told them that it was impossible he was told to start his car and leave immediately. Pissed off, once I found out, I went to the scales and lost it on the official and he then, all the sudden, had an epiphany noticing that lots of cars were weighing light and called all "wining cars" back to weight. Don't you know, everybody weighed in right! Just my 2cents. __________________ Kevin Gaffney 1123 SS/GA Last edited by SS/GSI; 07-01-2012 at 09:19 PM.*

07-01-2012, 10:08 PM	#129
KRatcliff Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 769 Likes: 75 Liked 534 Times in 143 Posts	Re: "Live" from Route 66 Jegs All-Stars Nationals in Joliet ...and if you bribe them with Dublin Dr. Peppers. That has been my tear down prevention fee all year.