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Lenny5160 · 10-25-2018, 12:48 PM

From what I've seen, tire smoke from excessive braking happens just as often (or more) after the stripe as it does before it. The MPH on the slip doesn't really serve as proof.

In this case there is video available:

I think the video backs up the stated reason/story. If you're in the tower watching, probably not closely, and only know that the car got very loose just after the stripe it is probably easy to make the wrong call.

It definitely sucks. Not sure what a good solution would be.

Scary ride!

10-25-2018, 12:48 PM	#3
Lenny5160 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 898 Likes: 604 Liked 431 Times in 224 Posts	Re: Driver ejection,NHRA cover up at St. Louis From what I've seen, tire smoke from excessive braking happens just as often (or more) after the stripe as it does before it. The MPH on the slip doesn't really serve as proof. In this case there is video available: I think the video backs up the stated reason/story. If you're in the tower watching, probably not closely, and only know that the car got very loose just after the stripe it is probably easy to make the wrong call. It definitely sucks. Not sure what a good solution would be. Scary ride! __________________ S/ST 51 S/C 53 Last edited by Lenny5160; 10-25-2018 at 12:56 PM.