2016 Oildown enhancements - Page 2

Rob Petrie E395 · 02-09-2016, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyn Smith

We need to start a fund to help racers who are fined by NHRA.If every sportsmen racer would put $5.00 or$10. into a fund, it would probably cover all racers affected in 2016.The money left in the fund at the end of the year could be donated to DRAW.It only takes a little puddle,and they will fine you.Five or ten bucks would be cheap insurance.

I'm in. Just tell me where to send my money. You would think they would give one a year before they start fining.

RACER1530 · 02-09-2016, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lyn Smith

We need to start a fund to help racers who are fined by NHRA.If every sportsmen racer would put $5.00 or$10. into a fund, it would probably cover all racers affected in 2016.The money left in the fund at the end of the year could be donated to DRAW.It only takes a little puddle,and they will fine you.Five or ten bucks would be cheap insurance.

Really ? When are you guys going to get a set ? You all need to walk away and show them you don't have to put up with there ship,the NHRA is just as bad as the government but you don't have a choice with government. There are more choices out there where they are not trying to push you out,look at some of the alternatives. Local tracks,assioatiion races,big dollar bracket racing,or just keep letting them bend you over.
Your choice !!

63corvette · 02-10-2016, 12:48 AM

Well I guess my first oil down will end my racing career.
Out of general principle I will not pay and will end a long career in racing.
I am at Pomona tonight in the pits and the car is already teched in.
Peter Clifford is having a meeting tomorrow at 4 PM in the Coporate Tent to talk about NHRAs Stragetic Direction. I now hope he asks at the end for comments and he will get an ear full about this BS policy.
What a sorry way to treat customers.
My 2 Cents
Rick Cates

Ed Fernandez · 02-10-2016, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 63corvette

Well I guess my first oil down will end my racing career.
Out of general principle I will not pay and will end a long career in racing.
I am at Pomona tonight in the pits and the car is already teched in.
Peter Clifford is having a meeting tomorrow at 4 PM in the Coporate Tent to talk about NHRAs Stragetic Direction. I now hope he asks at the end for comments and he will get an ear full about this BS policy.
What a sorry way to treat customers.
My 2 Cents
Rick Cates

Rick, why wait for HIM to bring up the subject? You'll have him there in front of you. These people need to know first hand their policies are destroying the sport. Then maybe they just don't care.
Give 'em hell tomorrow.

Mike Pearson · 02-10-2016, 08:46 AM

I don't see how sportsman oil downs could effect the TV broadcast. 99% of the sportsman racers are out of the competition before the cameras are rolling. There is no coverage on Thursday, Friday or Saturday when the sportsman are running the majority of the rounds. They are usually down to 4 cars in SS by the Sunday program. There is no way an oil down on Thursday can have an effect on the Sunday program. I could agree with the penalty being enforced during the Sunday program if it is during the broadcast. Also when was the last time that you saw a sportsman car oil the track from start to finish. I have been racing my same car for 39 years and have never oiled the track. Knock on wood

Herbie Null · 02-10-2016, 09:15 AM

$250? Well if I happen to blow a motor, don't expect me to pull over and save the track. I am going straight down broad way and getting my moneys worth!!!!

Bob Don · 02-10-2016, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Herbie Null

$250? Well if I happen to blow a motor, don't expect me to pull over and save the track. I am going straight down broad way and getting my moneys worth!!!!

lol! I just spilled coffee on my keyboard!

RJ Sledge · 02-10-2016, 10:20 AM

Sounds like a job for the "Designated Oiler", you know his supporters pick up the tab for the penalty, an donate some money to his favorite charity....LOL

RJ

Robert Simpson · 02-10-2016, 10:30 AM

I heard of a guy at our local track (now closed), that was part of a meeting saying if there is engine failure etc, pull out of the center groove and stop. He unfortunately had a engine let go, near the starting line, and he preceded to go from lane to lane in a weaving motion, to about half track. When asked what happened, he said he lost control, he had a big smile on his face!! LOL... Funny now but not then...

Stephen & Horace Johnson · 02-10-2016, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Simpson

I heard of a guy at our local track (now closed), that was part of a meeting saying if there is engine failure etc, pull out of the center groove and stop. He unfortunately had a engine let go, near the starting line, and he preceded to go from lane to lane in a weaving motion, to about half track. When asked what happened, he said he lost control, he had a big smile on his face!! LOL... Funny now but not then...

Robert you just made me spit my water out lol..

02-10-2016, 12:48 AM	#13
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 539 Likes: 122 Liked 300 Times in 91 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements Well I guess my first oil down will end my racing career. Out of general principle I will not pay and will end a long career in racing. I am at Pomona tonight in the pits and the car is already teched in. Peter Clifford is having a meeting tomorrow at 4 PM in the Coporate Tent to talk about NHRAs Stragetic Direction. I now hope he asks at the end for comments and he will get an ear full about this BS policy. What a sorry way to treat customers. My 2 Cents Rick Cates

02-10-2016, 08:46 AM	#15
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,330 Likes: 548 Liked 1,656 Times in 507 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements I don't see how sportsman oil downs could effect the TV broadcast. 99% of the sportsman racers are out of the competition before the cameras are rolling. There is no coverage on Thursday, Friday or Saturday when the sportsman are running the majority of the rounds. They are usually down to 4 cars in SS by the Sunday program. There is no way an oil down on Thursday can have an effect on the Sunday program. I could agree with the penalty being enforced during the Sunday program if it is during the broadcast. Also when was the last time that you saw a sportsman car oil the track from start to finish. I have been racing my same car for 39 years and have never oiled the track. Knock on wood __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

02-10-2016, 09:15 AM	#16
Herbie Null Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: greencastle pa Posts: 198 Likes: 52 Liked 286 Times in 55 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements $250? Well if I happen to blow a motor, don't expect me to pull over and save the track. I am going straight down broad way and getting my moneys worth!!!! __________________ Herbie Null 201 SS

02-10-2016, 10:20 AM	#18
RJ Sledge Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 761 Likes: 387 Liked 266 Times in 86 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements Sounds like a job for the "Designated Oiler", you know his supporters pick up the tab for the penalty, an donate some money to his favorite charity....LOL RJ

02-10-2016, 10:30 AM	#19
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 803 Likes: 6 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 2016 Oildown enhancements I heard of a guy at our local track (now closed), that was part of a meeting saying if there is engine failure etc, pull out of the center groove and stop. He unfortunately had a engine let go, near the starting line, and he preceded to go from lane to lane in a weaving motion, to about half track. When asked what happened, he said he lost control, he had a big smile on his face!! LOL... Funny now but not then...