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Originally Posted by pmrphil
That seems to be the sticking point - it was found to be "legal", but the rule book prohibits the modification, whether or not it makes it perform differently really doesn't matter - what matters is that NHRA is NOT following their OWN rules - first in allowing a phone call, then in allowing what the rule book describes as "an illegal modification" to be judged to be "legal". How can that be?
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I believe it was Lonnie Grimm that made the final decision that the firewall in question was not modified in a manner that was against the rules for the class. In Super Stock you are allowed to remove certain items that are attached to the firewall. heater box, wiper motor etc. These holes have to be plugged or covered with material matching the original firewall and sealed. there are usually other holes that have to be treated the same way. possibly a fuse box that was removed. Holes drilled for wires or tubing to pass through. So some modification is allowed. Per the rule book you are not allowed to completely cover the original fire wall or move it. It has to be the original firewall in the stock location.
Protest rules are listed in the rule book and should be followed to the letter every time.