Stocker carb, removing choke plate ok ? - Page 2

e vassar · 07-07-2019, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

I doubt if found during a spot check after winning a 3rd round heads-up, that they would allow you to put it back on.
As Bob said,...maybe in a year or so.

So they're going to do a spot check....after 3rd round of eliminations...with an entire day of eliminations to get done ..to see if he took his choke plate out? C'mon Mark I was referring to the initial tech Insp. The tech guy's aren't just there to catch people cheating They are there to answer questions concerning some of these items that maybe aren't clear in the rule book . Anyway he has his answer now and that's good

Paul Precht · 07-07-2019, 01:45 AM

Back in 95 at the Summers in E Town I was pitted at the far end of the spectator side as there were about 140 cars in stock and after winning 3rd round that Sunday afternoon we were told we had about a half hour to cool and be in the lanes for 4th round, temp was in the high 80s. I was heading around the outer lane to cross over to the spectator side when Wesley stopped me and thought it would be a great time to spend 20 minutes going through my carbs as well as other things. I had just enough time to reach my pit and fuel up and when I reached the staging lanes I was near boiling over. I had a great light and the better by far but the car died in high gear due to overheating and I ran a tenth off my dial flat out. I'll always remember Wesley.

Larry Hill · 07-07-2019, 08:36 AM

Tech can look any time for a spot check. Engine, fuel, wires, brakes, drive shaft, e-shift, and my favorite, the search for loose weight.

Tech in my opinion does two major things at the track: Help keep all of us safe by looking at our safety equipment. Making it mean something when win or loose a heads up race, or any race, by enforcing the rules.

I think they love the sport as much as we racers do.

Dave Gantz · 07-07-2019, 10:00 AM

After reading this thread, now I know why efi cars are so fast! They don't have a choke flap! lol

Bob Mulry · 07-07-2019, 01:42 PM

AND...…..

They don't do an initial tech inspection at National Events.

Since the driver is responsible for the car being legal and the driver has to race at Divisional Events to enter National Events. Therefore NHRA makes the assumption that the car will be legal at National Events.

Borrow a car to race at a National Event and you might get a suspension for something you had no knowledge of.

It's happened before.

07-07-2019, 01:45 AM	#2
Paul Precht Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elysburg, Pa Posts: 732 Likes: 357 Liked 326 Times in 120 Posts	Re: Stocker carb, removing choke plate ok ? Back in 95 at the Summers in E Town I was pitted at the far end of the spectator side as there were about 140 cars in stock and after winning 3rd round that Sunday afternoon we were told we had about a half hour to cool and be in the lanes for 4th round, temp was in the high 80s. I was heading around the outer lane to cross over to the spectator side when Wesley stopped me and thought it would be a great time to spend 20 minutes going through my carbs as well as other things. I had just enough time to reach my pit and fuel up and when I reached the staging lanes I was near boiling over. I had a great light and the better by far but the car died in high gear due to overheating and I ran a tenth off my dial flat out. I'll always remember Wesley.

07-07-2019, 08:36 AM	#3
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,640 Likes: 1,937 Liked 10,711 Times in 2,230 Posts	Re: Stocker carb, removing choke plate ok ? Tech can look any time for a spot check. Engine, fuel, wires, brakes, drive shaft, e-shift, and my favorite, the search for loose weight. Tech in my opinion does two major things at the track: Help keep all of us safe by looking at our safety equipment. Making it mean something when win or loose a heads up race, or any race, by enforcing the rules. I think they love the sport as much as we racers do. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

07-07-2019, 10:00 AM	#4
Dave Gantz Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Verrry South Jersey Posts: 537 Likes: 134 Liked 251 Times in 125 Posts	Re: Stocker carb, removing choke plate ok ? After reading this thread, now I know why efi cars are so fast! They don't have a choke flap! lol

07-07-2019, 01:42 PM	#5
Bob Mulry VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 1,016 Likes: 57 Liked 320 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Stocker carb, removing choke plate ok ? AND...….. They don't do an initial tech inspection at National Events. Since the driver is responsible for the car being legal and the driver has to race at Divisional Events to enter National Events. Therefore NHRA makes the assumption that the car will be legal at National Events. Borrow a car to race at a National Event and you might get a suspension for something you had no knowledge of. It's happened before. __________________ Bob Mulry 7516 STK A & M Motorsports