NHRA 2009 Pro Testing Rules

Tim Kish · 01-23-2009, 11:16 AM

Again in a time where its known that they will struggle to fill a Pro field they release their latest testing rules

http://www.nhra.com/content/news/34735.htm

Rules consider anything testing - not explicitly stated but you gotta assume that running at an IHRA event violates this new rule. Not a problem for the Funny Car guys since IHRA dropped the class but for the crossover Top Fuel guys I don't think the points implications are of huge concern but this section should be:

"Any team demonstrating a flagrant disregard or continual violation of the testing policy may be subject to additional punitive action as deemed appropriate by NHRA in its sole and absolute discretion.

The policy was developed after consultation with several Professional nitromethane teams on a fair and equitable way to limit testing in the 2009 season. NHRA's decisions enforcing the policy will be final and not appealable."

Jim Foley · 01-23-2009, 03:32 PM

[QUOTE=Tim Kish;102120]Again in a time where its known that they will struggle to fill a Pro field they release their latest testing rules

http://www.nhra.com/content/news/34735.htm

Rules consider anything testing - not explicitly stated but you gotta assume that running at an IHRA event violates this new rule. QUOTE]

Read on competition plus today that they will in fact consider participating at an IHRA event testing. Not really fair in my opinion.

Jim Foley
STK1220

Greg Hill · 01-23-2009, 03:37 PM

You might even say monopolistic.

Greg

01-23-2009, 11:16 AM	#1
Tim Kish Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 281 Likes: 2 Liked 11 Times in 4 Posts	NHRA 2009 Pro Testing Rules Again in a time where its known that they will struggle to fill a Pro field they release their latest testing rules http://www.nhra.com/content/news/34735.htm Rules consider anything testing - not explicitly stated but you gotta assume that running at an IHRA event violates this new rule. Not a problem for the Funny Car guys since IHRA dropped the class but for the crossover Top Fuel guys I don't think the points implications are of huge concern but this section should be: "Any team demonstrating a flagrant disregard or continual violation of the testing policy may be subject to additional punitive action as deemed appropriate by NHRA in its sole and absolute discretion. The policy was developed after consultation with several Professional nitromethane teams on a fair and equitable way to limit testing in the 2009 season. NHRA's decisions enforcing the policy will be final and not appealable." __________________ Tim Kish 3032 SS/GS

01-23-2009, 03:32 PM	#2
Jim Foley Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA 2009 Pro Testing Rules [QUOTE=Tim Kish;102120]Again in a time where its known that they will struggle to fill a Pro field they release their latest testing rules http://www.nhra.com/content/news/34735.htm Rules consider anything testing - not explicitly stated but you gotta assume that running at an IHRA event violates this new rule. QUOTE] Read on competition plus today that they will in fact consider participating at an IHRA event testing. Not really fair in my opinion. Jim Foley STK1220

01-23-2009, 03:37 PM	#3
Greg Hill VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Louisville , KY Posts: 1,995 Likes: 68 Liked 279 Times in 68 Posts	Re: NHRA 2009 Pro Testing Rules You might even say monopolistic. Greg __________________ Greg Hill 4171 STK