Are Super Stockers required to be self-starting? - Page 2

Jeff Stout · 12-31-2020, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

It can in D3 , saw it with my own eyes at Bowling Green points meet....

Interesting

6130 · 12-31-2020, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FED 387

Section 20 page 38 line 8:5 --all cars must be self starting ---no rolling or push starts

Section 20 is Exhibition Vehicles.

But I did find that under Section 21 General Regulations 8:5, that all cars must be self-starting, so I guess that answers my question.

Thanks...

6130 · 12-31-2020, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Stout

Just curious. If a stick shift car could not start in the lanes. Then can it be push started by people?

I have seen opponents do that from time to time, although I don't remember ever losing a race to someone who had to be bump-started...

6130 · 12-31-2020, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

Not sure where you are going with this but I will tell you after decades of experience (particularly when it comes to a somewhat unusual combination)...

My question was regarding an SS/VX combo, which apparently is not required to self-charge or self-cool.

I've been drag racing for less than half a century (since the '70s), so I've probably got a lot to learn...

Randy Wells · 01-01-2021, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Stout

Just curious. If a stick shift car could not start in the lanes. Then can it be push started by people?

Tried that at Topeka years ago, old Stewart about blew a fuse, also tried it at the Mile Highs, same response. Started buying New batteries every year after that. . If they catch you it is s no go.

Randy Wells
I/S 5628

Adger Smith · 01-01-2021, 07:44 AM

Adding to what Jim said about the rule book...
Remember when you think you have found that special area between the black and white you have to come up against the dreaded NHRA TECHNICAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES manual.
As some people call it the ** manual...

MikeMoller · 01-03-2021, 01:52 PM

You might get away with it once at a race, but if you tried doing it the whole time I'm sure tech wouldn't allow it.

james schaechter · 01-03-2021, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Stout

Interesting

I was in Top Stock several years ago at a National open in St. Louis. Corvette would
Not start so I got a push and started it. After my burnout an official shut me off and said I had to self start

Larry Hill · 01-03-2021, 04:35 PM

That may apply to jump boxes

Tom Meyer · 01-03-2021, 05:08 PM

It happened in Pro Stock years ago, Dodge Boys they had to shut it off and restart it. Does the starter have to be in the stock location? Tom

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Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Are Super Stockers required to be self-starting? Adding to what Jim said about the rule book... Remember when you think you have found that special area between the black and white you have to come up against the dreaded NHRA TECHNICAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES manual. As some people call it the ** manual... __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 01-01-2021 at 07:45 AM. Reason: add

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MikeMoller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 637 Likes: 27 Liked 254 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Are Super Stockers required to be self-starting? You might get away with it once at a race, but if you tried doing it the whole time I'm sure tech wouldn't allow it. __________________ Mike Moller NHRA 203 Q-R-T/SA

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Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 936 Likes: 78 Liked 354 Times in 120 Posts	Re: Are Super Stockers required to be self-starting? It happened in Pro Stock years ago, Dodge Boys they had to shut it off and restart it. Does the starter have to be in the stock location? Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???