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Originally Posted by Pedigo Perf
I talked at length with Scott Burton while he was traveling home empty handed from Indy. When I asked why he didn't show for first round (hoping for a miracle) the reply In his words was " my car isn't broke, the NHRA rules are". He indicated he wouldn't waste his time returning to Indy until the problem is fixed.
This BS has gone on long enough and it is the same reason I don't get wound up about racing like I used to. An Indy class win would certainly be cherished but how likely is that with a carburetor in an upper class car?
Rather than being served up on an NHRA platter as a first round sacrifice, he tied his car down and headed for the mountains of home. Few people have been as supportive and loyal to NHRA as the Burton's and Scott is not alone in this issue. Hats off to Scott for taking a stand at INDY, in front of the NHRA, and not just on the internet like most of us.
Tracy Pedigo
C/SA
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Tracy, you know the sad thing is that probably no one from NHRA even noticed.