Timing System Malfunctions at No Problem Raceway

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?

Bill Ringer · 03-18-2025, 09:40 AM

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cad · 03-18-2025, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by devo340

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.

I've also had this issue at a local Iowa track with Accutime, and unfortunately, they never identified, nor fixed the issue. Id be willing to bet it is sensors more so than the tower system.
You get a crazy red light right when you let go, and the increments are slow, but the MPH is accurate.

Clark

03-17-2025, 02:30 PM	#1
RonB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 30 Likes: 18 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	#2
devo340 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sapulpa, OK Posts: 92 Likes: 127 Liked 168 Times in 30 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	#3
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	#4
RonB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 30 Likes: 18 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	#5
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 783 Likes: 503 Liked 288 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	#6
RonB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 30 Likes: 18 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	#7
RonB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 30 Likes: 18 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	#8
RonB Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 30 Likes: 18 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.

03-18-2025, 09:40 AM	#9
Bill Ringer Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 108 Likes: 34 Liked 145 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Timing System Malfunctions at No Problem Raceway [QUOTE Last edited by Bill Ringer; 03-18-2025 at 09:56 AM. Reason: mistake

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