[Jim Wahl]

This is actually one of 9 emails I have received in references to the Don Davidson fining. I will not add the name of the writer as I don't have their permission to post it however I think it perfectly sums up the situation.

"Jim,


It's good to see you have keep the Davidson fine issue active.


I don't understand why more people aren't blasting NHRA over this outrage and most don't even seem to understand the issue. You seem to get it, that monetary punishment has no place in sportsman racing. In fact I would argue it has no place in drag racing. NHRA has survived well from it's beginning in the 1950's until recently without fines. The rules infractions were dealt with in a manner that everyone understood and all knew what to expect when there was an infraction.

I don't think most understand how serious this is or where it could lead if it goes unchallenged. Every infraction could carry with it the potential for a fine. Not passing fuel check, under the weight minimum, wheelbase off and of course any and all issues found during tear-down even if it is a mistake by NHRA inspectors. Plus the possibility of the car owner being fined along with the driver if the driver is not the owner to mention a few.

Of all the issues raised by racers with respect to NHRA not once on any forum or in any conversation have I ever read or heard anyone ask for an increase in punishment of any kind for any rules violation. Leaving one to wonder what is the agenda of NHRA by this new use of fines?

Please keep the discussion going so hopefully some may begin to get it."



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