S/g 1983

63corvette · 07-29-2009, 02:40 PM

Last year NHRA posted a new rule for the Super Classes that you could not have any data pickups on the wheels or drive line components. The problem is no TECH OFFICIAL at any race I have attended has ever looked for one.
I thought this might clear out some of those who use the counter systems to detect where they were at et wise and whether to take the finish line or give it away.
I was wrong!!!
I know that is still going on with some racers using data going to the MSD system to stutter the ignition if they are to quick at a measured point on the track.
I have observed this at test sessions. When you hear an engine miss or stutter at 330, 660, and 1000 ft and still the car runs a 9.90-- you have a good feel something is being counted and controlled.
I continue to race but I know it is not a level playing field at some races.
Just My 2 Cents

07-29-2009, 02:40 PM	#10
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 554 Likes: 128 Liked 362 Times in 105 Posts	Re: S/g 1983 Last year NHRA posted a new rule for the Super Classes that you could not have any data pickups on the wheels or drive line components. The problem is no TECH OFFICIAL at any race I have attended has ever looked for one. I thought this might clear out some of those who use the counter systems to detect where they were at et wise and whether to take the finish line or give it away. I was wrong!!! I know that is still going on with some racers using data going to the MSD system to stutter the ignition if they are to quick at a measured point on the track. I have observed this at test sessions. When you hear an engine miss or stutter at 330, 660, and 1000 ft and still the car runs a 9.90-- you have a good feel something is being counted and controlled. I continue to race but I know it is not a level playing field at some races. Just My 2 Cents