So, what should happen to

[Larry Hill]

Chris 1529, It's not Tech's job to pick the class, some times they do check.


I respect his decision.

[savoyracer]

my car is a '67, but my Fuzzy Dice are '65s. going to see if I can sneak it through tech.

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I would think him not being a regular over here, and how far he traveled, somebody could have told him to simply change his tail lights, and grill if it was wrong, before he races here again. No need to give him any flack over it. Not like he will be any faster or slower after he changes his tail lights.

Why change anything? Run it as a 1968. Especially if you want to run A/S or AA/S. I don't see the disadvantage.

[Alan Roehrich]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

all you guys should be proud of yourselves now. A guy comes from Friggin Sweeden to race with you all and this is how he is treated at a race that ended up being random pairs for first round anyway.

Have none of you ever made an honest mistake? The tech guys should verify what class you run anyway with all the horsepower and factoring changes that go on now anyway. Do you think this is the only car in the country that is being raced in the wrong class?

So, he traveled. That means he should be treated any different than Luke Bogacki, who races dozens of races with NHRA?

Sorry, but if the rules call for a DQ, that's what the rules call for. Doesn't matter who it is or how far they came.

And I admire the guy a great deal for withdrawing, and feeling that was the right decision. That means he's a real racer, who feels the rules apply to everyone. Makes him a great guy in my book.

[Paul Sarvas]

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Why change anything? Run it as a 1968.

Some racers claim a 1970 small block nova as a 1972 to take advantage of the hp rating. So if you own a 1970 nova and race NHRA stock eliminator, you can claim years between 1968 and 1972. Isn't this crate motor stock?
If not, why have rules?

pS

[Chris1529]

If tech has the time and knowledge to make sure the tail lights and dash are correct on a car that was made almost 5 decades ago , as well as the means to measure parts tolerance down to .001", then they darn sure have the knowledge, skill, and ability to make sure a car is listed in the correct classification when it is entered. Tech is not picking the class.....they are merely verifying it.

that being said, I also respect his decision out of respect for the sport, but if it wasn't done willingly to gain competition advantage, it should have been corrected at tech and everyone moves on.

Originally Posted by Larry Hill

Chris 1529, It's not Tech's job to pick the class, some times they do check.


I respect his decision.

[Tony Janes]

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Why change anything? Run it as a 1968. Especially if you want to run A/S or AA/S. I don't see the disadvantage.

That will work if he has a 396. As for DQ probably not because he withdrew and that is just like not being there.

[James Perrone]

Originally Posted by Chris1529

If tech has the time and knowledge to make sure the tail lights and dash are correct on a car that was made almost 5 decades ago , as well as the means to measure parts tolerance down to .001", then they darn sure have the knowledge, skill, and ability to make sure a car is listed in the correct classification when it is entered. Tech is not picking the class.....they are merely verifying it.

that being said, I also respect his decision out of respect for the sport, but if it wasn't done willingly to gain competition advantage, it should have been corrected at tech and everyone moves on.

Oh. You don't understand cause. You race Ihra where if it doesn't fit will make a class for you. He traveled... Really you have to travel to race. He screwed up. You should no what class your car can run. Then tech man techs you in for safety. Get it. It's on the driver I saw Raymond skipper I get tossed from Atlanta for the same reason he took like man. stick with Ihra your safe there. By the way I race a nova. I know better

[HR9121]

I commend him for withdrawing, it shows a lot about his character and I hope he doesn't have any hard feelings about it, but the rules that are in place is what makes Stock and Super Stock what it is.
Sorry Chris, but I sometimes feel like I drive from another planet to get where I'm going on the weekends after working all week. If I did the same thing I would be grateful to be able to withdraw and get my money back. If they had DQ'ed him he would've lost his money too.

[Dave Casey]

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

Why change anything? Run it as a 1968. Especially if you want to run A/S or AA/S. I don't see the disadvantage.

If my memory serves me correctly,1970 has different engine specs, assuming it is a 375/396/402 combo. The exhaust valve is bigger is one differance, and the earlier cars are true 396 ci and the 70 is a 402(bigger bore) .