[Rich Biebel]

Ed O'Brien's question, did the Biondo's use delay boxes before it was legal ?
Great question Ed and one you've asked many times. If Sam or anyone else around the country did use a delay box before it was legal, this mean exactly what? To me it means they used an idea that others did not think of and they used it to win races......Eventually these devices were out there for anyone to use. They were legal and then banned around here for a few years even in bracket racing. They are more sophisticated than ever now and still legal in some categories and illegal in others. NHRA doesn't look much but they have spot checked at many races and included some of your favorite targets. Why do really good racers run no box categories? Because they are better at bottom bulb racing without a delay box than many other racers and they can increase their chances of winning. In a categorie that allows delay boxes they have less of an edge because the box is a great equalizer. If you took the time to watch some of the racers you point fingers at you'd notice that some use a blinder to block the tree.......why would you use a blinder if you had a delay box? If someone was smart enough to develop and use a delay box to win races, it is no different than the guy who figured out how to outrun you in a headsup race with a better engine or driveline. If it was deemed to be an unfair advantage and ruled illegal and they were caught using it then you would have a point. That is not the way it all came down. Delay boxes have been an issue ever since they showed up. Banning 2 steps and buttons in stock would be a good move by NHRA to help eliminate the possible use of delay boxes....... P.S. I have never heard Peter on a 2 step in his present car on the starting line !