Pros breaking rules

John Scott · 06-11-2013, 04:02 PM

Since there is so much talk about NHRA enforcing rules these days, especially in the sportsman ranks, I thought I would comment on something that I noticed the rare times I actually watch the pros on TV. Why is it that Pro Stock crew members are permitted to stand on both sides of the car with their legs or hips touching the quarter panel during the burnout?

I actually kinda like P/S so I won't single them out. What's up with T/F and F/C crew members pushing cars right before they burn out? Is that legal?

SECTION 2 - RACE PROCEDURES

BURNOUTS
All pre-race burnouts are restricted to designated areas, using water only. If a contestant’s vehicle should break on a burnout and cannot back up or be pushed back, it is not permitted to turn on the track and drive back to the starting line. Crossing the centerline during a burnout is not a disqualification. Fire burnouts are strictly prohibited. No person is permitted to hold or touch cars during burnouts.

Any thoughts?

06-11-2013, 04:02 PM	#1
John Scott Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 69 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pros breaking rules Since there is so much talk about NHRA enforcing rules these days, especially in the sportsman ranks, I thought I would comment on something that I noticed the rare times I actually watch the pros on TV. Why is it that Pro Stock crew members are permitted to stand on both sides of the car with their legs or hips touching the quarter panel during the burnout? I actually kinda like P/S so I won't single them out. What's up with T/F and F/C crew members pushing cars right before they burn out? Is that legal? SECTION 2 - RACE PROCEDURES BURNOUTS All pre-race burnouts are restricted to designated areas, using water only. If a contestant’s vehicle should break on a burnout and cannot back up or be pushed back, it is not permitted to turn on the track and drive back to the starting line. Crossing the centerline during a burnout is not a disqualification. Fire burnouts are strictly prohibited. No person is permitted to hold or touch cars during burnouts. Any thoughts?