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Jim Wahl · 07-22-2014, 01:00 PM

The position previously held by NHRA was indefensible due to the fact that they used improper equipment to check the camshaft. Whomever the tech official was that checked the cam with a hydraulic lifter should be either retrained, fired or be delegated to parking enforcement from now on. Any competent attorney could have torn the NHRA up on just that part of the "violation". Once Glendora saw the discussion on here they went into the CYA mode. Oh yes they do read this site! I can personally attest to this. Congrats to Don Davidson. Also after a discussion with Don about his carburetor I do not believe it was illegal either.
This overall was a good move by the NHRA. They had two paths, ignore the appeal and insurmountable opinions by very knowledgeable racers, or do what they did. They chose the correct course. Now all they have to do is make sure their Tech Officials are properly trained in the particular job they do and make sure the equipment is the correct tool for the job and is checked and certified periodically. Simple right? Jim

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07-22-2014, 01:00 PM	#2
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Appeal Results - Nice! The position previously held by NHRA was indefensible due to the fact that they used improper equipment to check the camshaft. Whomever the tech official was that checked the cam with a hydraulic lifter should be either retrained, fired or be delegated to parking enforcement from now on. Any competent attorney could have torn the NHRA up on just that part of the "violation". Once Glendora saw the discussion on here they went into the CYA mode. Oh yes they do read this site! I can personally attest to this. Congrats to Don Davidson. Also after a discussion with Don about his carburetor I do not believe it was illegal either. This overall was a good move by the NHRA. They had two paths, ignore the appeal and insurmountable opinions by very knowledgeable racers, or do what they did. They chose the correct course. Now all they have to do is make sure their Tech Officials are properly trained in the particular job they do and make sure the equipment is the correct tool for the job and is checked and certified periodically. Simple right? Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.