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Originally Posted by Michael Beard
Excuse me? What "fact" is that? What IHRA regulars are having a tough time making it through teardown? Your assertion is not only incorrect, but offensive. I know guys like Myron and I go through almost every year.
Sorry, don't buy it. The NHRA regulars didn't come when IHRA was at its height and teardowns were more regular, either. The people that come over and race in IHRA generally enjoy themselves. Those that don't simply don't WANT to, for whatever reason. That's their decision, their loss. Enough blowing smoke.
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Sorry Mr. Beard, I guess I did not make myself clear. You are correct that IHRA regulars make it through IHRA teardowns with no problem.
However over the years, three of the IHRA champions did NOT make it through NHRA checks and/or teardowns. The following are the facts;
S/S racer #1 who is a multi time IHRA event winner was caught at a NHRA race with a hidden delay box in use in his car.
S/S racer #2 who is a multi time IHRA event winner was DQ'd not once but two years in a row in NHRA teardowns with flagrant illegal engine modifications.
Stock racer #3 who is a multi time IHRA event winner was DQ'd from a NHRA event when it was discovered in teardown that he was using a disguised aftermarket intake manifold.
All three were not only disqualified but were given stiff time off penalties of varying lengths. Giving these individuals the benefit of the doubt for your sake Mr Beard, maybe these racers only used seriously illegal modifications at NHRA races. But it sure does make one wonder, doesn't it?