Timing System Malfunctions at No Problem Raceway

RonB · 03-17-2025, 11:40 AM

I usually refrain from bashing the NHRA, but how this problem was handled is so disappointing. There was a known problem in the left lane where the tree went red prematurely. I think Wes Neely and Jimmy Hildalgo had a rerun because of a malfunction. Anyway, when the malfunction happened in R4 yesterday, it was handled very poorly and most unprofessionally. Ultimately, I was told there wasn?t time for a rerun. So disappointing NHRA!

Ron B

JP1738 · 03-17-2025, 12:57 PM

I saw the run and re-run with Hidalgo and Neely. When watching the first run of theirs, I felt there was a possibility that Wes backed out of the bulb as he flickered it on the way in and just barely got staged. Ultimately they re-ran it but there was a part of me that didn't feel it was warranted. Is there ANY chance you barely got in and backed out too on the 2-step? Absolutely not trying to say it was your fault, but I am just curious knowing how the Hidalgo/Neely race went down.

RonB · 03-17-2025, 02:30 PM

Yes, the stage bulb flickered during staging, but I bumped again to get a solid light. It was not a question of malfunction, everyone agreed that the left lane had an issue as there were multiple occurrences. Also, Ali Doll from ProTree was in the tower working on it. My disappointment is that while all agreed there was an issue, no rerun was allowed. There was plenty of time to do it as the race was well ahead of schedule. It was just easier for NHRA to say no rather than do what is right.

BTW, I was foot-braking with no two-step.

No sour grapes as we had a lot of fun and are looking forward to Dallas.

devo340 · 03-17-2025, 05:32 PM

My son had a rerun yesterday as well in Stock.
There was problem for sure.
I watched it live stream, showed him redlit by 2 tenths. I said no way!
60ft & all other increments were way way slow, yet, he managed to pace the other car along side.

They did not want to give him a re-run, but he got it.

No problem with NHRA, it was the lady who owns Port A Tree.

rognelson777 · 03-17-2025, 09:16 PM

Lee Zane posted video on Facebook showing prestage and stage lights on and he had a red light.

RonB · 03-17-2025, 09:50 PM

I was .228 red, lol

Ron B.

RJ Sledge · 03-17-2025, 09:59 PM

My wind gauge was showing over 20mph on Sunday, and I noticed the Tree moving around . Did any body else notice that?
Hard to control Mother Nature?.

RJ

RonB · 03-17-2025, 11:01 PM

I wish this was an issue that was underpinned with honesty, but that is not the case. I?m not upset about losing the round nearly as much as being blamed and flat-out lied to.

Once I debunked the technical BS they slung at me, then the tone changed to yes, we admit that there was indeed a problem. However, no reruns were allowed to other complainers. Once I debunked that BS, then I was told that there would be a rerun if my opponent agreed. He agreed, but then I was told that there was no time for a rerun (10 cars left at 3PM). FINAL DECISION (now go away)

Ron B.

RonB · 03-18-2025, 07:43 AM

Staging lights and red bulb are all illuminated!

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RonB · 03-18-2025, 07:46 AM

Here's a shot from Thursday. The last amber and green lights both illuminated

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!NHRA knew about this problem on Thursday but proceeded to run eliminations anyway and we should all be concerned about the deception. I know Lee Zane lost his class final because of this. Who else got hosed?

03-17-2025, 11:40 AM	#1
RonB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 29 Likes: 17 Liked 50 Times in 15 Posts	Timing System Malfunctions at No Problem Raceway I usually refrain from bashing the NHRA, but how this problem was handled is so disappointing. There was a known problem in the left lane where the tree went red prematurely. I think Wes Neely and Jimmy Hildalgo had a rerun because of a malfunction. Anyway, when the malfunction happened in R4 yesterday, it was handled very poorly and most unprofessionally. Ultimately, I was told there wasn?t time for a rerun. So disappointing NHRA! Ron B

03-17-2025, 12:57 PM	#2
JP1738 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 511 Likes: 1,387 Liked 1,051 Times in 292 Posts	Re: Timing System Malfunctions at No Problem Raceway I saw the run and re-run with Hidalgo and Neely. When watching the first run of theirs, I felt there was a possibility that Wes backed out of the bulb as he flickered it on the way in and just barely got staged. Ultimately they re-ran it but there was a part of me that didn't feel it was warranted. Is there ANY chance you barely got in and backed out too on the 2-step? Absolutely not trying to say it was your fault, but I am just curious knowing how the Hidalgo/Neely race went down. __________________ Dawson Pauley #2827 N/SA 1980 Malibu SW 2S 305/180 #2827 S/ST 1978 Mazda RX7 w/ 383 sbc/glide

03-17-2025, 02:30 PM	#3
RonB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 29 Likes: 17 Liked 50 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Timing System Malfunctions at No Problem Raceway Yes, the stage bulb flickered during staging, but I bumped again to get a solid light. It was not a question of malfunction, everyone agreed that the left lane had an issue as there were multiple occurrences. Also, Ali Doll from ProTree was in the tower working on it. My disappointment is that while all agreed there was an issue, no rerun was allowed. There was plenty of time to do it as the race was well ahead of schedule. It was just easier for NHRA to say no rather than do what is right. BTW, I was foot-braking with no two-step. No sour grapes as we had a lot of fun and are looking forward to Dallas. Last edited by RonB; 03-17-2025 at 02:33 PM.

03-17-2025, 05:32 PM	#4
devo340 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sapulpa, OK Posts: 91 Likes: 122 Liked 167 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Timing System Malfunctions at No Problem Raceway My son had a rerun yesterday as well in Stock. There was problem for sure. I watched it live stream, showed him redlit by 2 tenths. I said no way! 60ft & all other increments were way way slow, yet, he managed to pace the other car along side. They did not want to give him a re-run, but he got it. No problem with NHRA, it was the lady who owns Port A Tree. Last edited by devo340; 03-17-2025 at 05:38 PM.

03-17-2025, 09:16 PM	#5
rognelson777 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 376 Likes: 20 Liked 135 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Timing System Malfunctions at No Problem Raceway Lee Zane posted video on Facebook showing prestage and stage lights on and he had a red light.

03-17-2025, 09:50 PM	#6
RonB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 29 Likes: 17 Liked 50 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Timing System Malfunctions at No Problem Raceway I was .228 red, lol Ron B. Last edited by RonB; 03-17-2025 at 10:22 PM.

03-17-2025, 09:59 PM	#7
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 484 Liked 287 Times in 90 Posts	Re: Timing System Malfunctions at No Problem Raceway My wind gauge was showing over 20mph on Sunday, and I noticed the Tree moving around . Did any body else notice that? Hard to control Mother Nature?. RJ

03-17-2025, 11:01 PM	#8
RonB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 29 Likes: 17 Liked 50 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Timing System Malfunctions at No Problem Raceway I wish this was an issue that was underpinned with honesty, but that is not the case. I?m not upset about losing the round nearly as much as being blamed and flat-out lied to. Once I debunked the technical BS they slung at me, then the tone changed to yes, we admit that there was indeed a problem. However, no reruns were allowed to other complainers. Once I debunked that BS, then I was told that there would be a rerun if my opponent agreed. He agreed, but then I was told that there was no time for a rerun (10 cars left at 3PM). FINAL DECISION (now go away) Ron B. Last edited by RonB; 03-18-2025 at 08:42 AM.

03-18-2025, 07:43 AM	#9
RonB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 29 Likes: 17 Liked 50 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Timing System Malfunctions at No Problem Raceway Staging lights and red bulb are all illuminated!

03-18-2025, 07:46 AM	#10
RonB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 29 Likes: 17 Liked 50 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Timing System Malfunctions at No Problem Raceway Here's a shot from Thursday. The last amber and green lights both illuminated!NHRA knew about this problem on Thursday but proceeded to run eliminations anyway and we should all be concerned about the deception. I know Lee Zane lost his class final because of this. Who else got hosed? Last edited by RonB; 03-18-2025 at 07:51 AM.