Issues with the tech dept

Crew Chief · 10-08-2012, 10:52 AM

The stocker in the wrong class at Maple Grove brings up a subject that should be addressed. First it should be said that there was no harm done at the race. It was just a mistake and the tech dept did a good job under the conditions. That being said.....

Does anyone remember how you used to be teched in at a big event? After your car was inspected you were instructed to walk over and see Bruce (or someone else) to get the weight sticker. That's right, NHRA at one time had enough techmen inspecting Stock and S/S that they could actually look up your combination in the classguide. They would determine which body style you were claiming, figure the class and then give you your weight sticker. How long has it been since that procedure was followed? Evidently too long.

Another thing, with todays shortage of knowledgeable techmen, your Stocker or S/S'er may get teched by a S/G techman. Your seatbelts maybe correct but are you in the proper class? Come on NHRA, take the time to check all the cars for correct class every once in a while.

10-08-2012, 10:52 AM	#1
Crew Chief Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 184 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Issues with the tech dept The stocker in the wrong class at Maple Grove brings up a subject that should be addressed. First it should be said that there was no harm done at the race. It was just a mistake and the tech dept did a good job under the conditions. That being said..... Does anyone remember how you used to be teched in at a big event? After your car was inspected you were instructed to walk over and see Bruce (or someone else) to get the weight sticker. That's right, NHRA at one time had enough techmen inspecting Stock and S/S that they could actually look up your combination in the classguide. They would determine which body style you were claiming, figure the class and then give you your weight sticker. How long has it been since that procedure was followed? Evidently too long. Another thing, with todays shortage of knowledgeable techmen, your Stocker or S/S'er may get teched by a S/G techman. Your seatbelts maybe correct but are you in the proper class? Come on NHRA, take the time to check all the cars for correct class every once in a while.