I don't usually check the dial-in boards and didn't that time. I don't really care for the rule because I shouldn't have to make sure track officials/employees are doing their job! I'm there to race! On the other hand, we are all human and it is a good idea to look for stuff like water on the track, dial-ins, or whatever, that may have been missed.
This time, I got bit. I "probably" would have lost anyway because I ran .05 off my dial, which was 11.78. (The "7" was clearly written.) I miscalculated the weather and the engine may have been too warm after I started the car in the lanes after the long wait. The "probably" bothers me, but Rick is obviously a good racer. I'll just have to pay more attention next time.
That difference is sure gonna look bad on TV!
