Driving Past Scales
 

I notice where some racers have been re-instated because the winner drove past the scales. My question is: if the losing driver also drove past the scales are they(the loser) re-instated? I know in the past some racers have waited until the opponent passes weight and fuel before returning to the pits. So I wonder if the loser should follow that procedure or if they are re-instated anyway.

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NHRA does what they want when it happens . Up to the tech director at the race . It's been done to me both ways

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Isn't it usually the runner-up that lets the scale guy know his competitor drove past the scales? If they both drive bye without anyone bringing up the subject....who cares!

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I always wait at the scale and fuel check for my opponent. While I haven't been lucky enough to be reinstated, my Dad was at the Gators a few years back when his opponent drove past the scales while he waited.

I have also made it a habit making sure an official tells me that I do or do not need weight and fuel after a round win. I have seen where racers have driven right on by after a round win without thinking they needed to stop.

Jeff Jewell

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When I lose,I do not wait at the scales.I am of the opinion that unless it was a heads up race,I really don't care what the weight of their car was.I lost and load up.

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I don't know the details, but Ryan and his dad are absolute first class straight shooters. There must have been some communication breakdown.

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In regards to my dad's DQ first round in Reading today, he did in fact cross the scales and weigh. He was disqualified for not stopping at fuel check. My dad said he didn't see anyone motioning for him to go to fuel check so he continued on. When we found out from another racer that he was listed as a DQ on drag central, my dad went to the tech trailer and an official said he was motioning for my dad to go to fuel check. Nobody's fault. Just another bizzare way to lose I guess.

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What a joke. Didnt they just have a heads up final with no scale or fuel check? enhancement at its best!

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How often do cars fail weight and or fuel check during elimanations?
Seams like a waste of time for the most part.