IHRA teardowns
 

When does IHRA conduct teardowns? Is anyone aware of any teardowns they have conducted say in the last year especially not record runs? From discussions with other racers this could be a reason some racers don't run IHRA.

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ive seen 5 in the last 2 years on records.

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Your kidding, right? If you think somebody is cheating, protest them.

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If you set a record you must tear down. The only difference is IHRA has you tear down prior to the runs and then seals the motor. IHRA is a good place to race I don't know why there is all the bull%@#* about their races.

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Will you be running your car in the D4 race in Houston in March.

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Ed, you run IHRA don't you? I guess we now have an IHRA track (Tucson) less than 3 hours from my house.
I am waiting for a new honing plate to arrive by UPS by Wednesday (somehow mine disappeared) and I'll follow that with a visit to the shop to drop it off. We're going to work on a deadline to get this project wrapped up.
I'm setting a goal with the shop that we're going to start with an IHRA record. Haven't had that privilege before! Of course Tucson in the summer might not be that easy...

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LOL i have ran a clutchless many times,pb coulda did a shot a nitrous too...Thats funny

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If you do decide to set a record show up FRIDAY with a head off. Do the deal and have them seal the engine bolts after your certified and reassemble the engine for the record runs time frame. IHRA dosent have the man power to do it during the race on Sat. Maybe if more would start showing up then IHRA could bring in more help and get back to the way it was done in the past.

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If you did run one it sure didnt help your driving any. Most dont use the clutch anyway. Have you ever won a race with IHRA or even a round ?

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Is'nt that race just running brackets?

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clutch man what car do you run? Im not sure if I know you .Run what you brung is bracket racing,not class racing.

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With all due respect, where were those racers and what was their excuse when IHRA did more frequent teardowns?

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IHRA also allows you to tear down at the beginning of the year and as long as you remained sealed you don't have to do it again the rest of the year! I have done this the last two years. Very nice idea. Jim

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I like tear down before record that way if you have a slight infraction you can correct it and then set your record.
MikeTaylor 3601

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Actually these racers do run IHRA as I have and plan to do in the future. They like IHRA and so do I, however it doesn't mean that they or NHRA are perfect. I made my statement based on the impression that I receive. I wasn't trying to be critical only observant.

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Yes a lot of rounds semi finals at Piedmont too and your point old man???

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There was a time not to long ago, if you finished or were going to finish in the top 5 (maybe 10) of the IHRA Championship, you had a mandatory tear down before the end of the season. Is this still in effect?

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Additionally, IHRA is the only place I've raced that did an electronic inspection. I believe it was at The Rock a few years ago, they pulled us off the scales, and Baker along with someone else checked all our wires, under the dash, ignition, including the function of the two steps, and line locks. This was completely unannounced.JB

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Denver 08 NHRA Mile High they did a COMPLETE and DETAILED inspection of all wiring on My Demon. They were extremely courteous and extraordinarily efficient. Process took an Hour and seemed like eight! Also that year at Sportnationals in Fontana...... requested that I jack all four wheel up two feet and inspected complete underside of car including brakes/ Four Wheel line lock , driveline, suspension , and suspected transbrake,wiring once again. At 2010 Vegas in Nov.on Robbies Roadrunner they carefully measured all glass dimensions, roof height/width, Windshield angle/length with that of another know car for half an hour. Tech Director had been tipped of by another competitor that top was chopped and laid back!.......... NOT!!
All these unannounced!!

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Seems like I'd run across one national per year where they'd check something... one time tire width (got out "The Myron Gauge"!), one time for ballast, one for line-locks and transbrakes, one for long buttons. And yes, it used to be Top 10 in the World had to come apart at some point during the year.

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You ADMITTED your a CHEATER ! Thats my point. Stock dosent need people like you !

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Not since I left. I think they did it for a couple of years when Duane "Ice Bucket" was still with them then zip !

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The other guy was probably Howie "Dude" Dalton. He is an electronic guru.

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Both organizations have reduced teardowns, it appears. They are no fun for the teardownee for sure. But without the threat I fear that we will become just another bracket class. When teardowns are conducted after an absence, they usually find some rules infractions. Light pistons, light rods, etc.
Someone mentioned filing a protest, the fees imposed are so high it discourages all but the most flagrant situtations from being exposed.
If everyone is comfortable with the current practice, then let's race on.

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Take a chill pill I was joking around,Stock eliminator needs people like me.Terry up your meds. All the tech guys treat me with the up most respect..People have took shots at me all my life,It comes with the territory, dont be another ant in my world.Your a good guy I personally like you,that will never change.Take out your anger on someone that wants to get in a pissing contest,I dont have the time for it.

Sincerly,
Tom Hemmingson

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CHEATER.x2