Driving Past Scales

Richard Grant · 10-04-2013, 05:22 PM

I notice where some racers have been re-instated because the winner drove past the scales. My question is: if the losing driver also drove past the scales are they(the loser) re-instated? I know in the past some racers have waited until the opponent passes weight and fuel before returning to the pits. So I wonder if the loser should follow that procedure or if they are re-instated anyway.

boster · 10-04-2013, 05:40 PM

NHRA does what they want when it happens . Up to the tech director at the race . It's been done to me both ways

Crew Chief · 10-04-2013, 05:49 PM

Isn't it usually the runner-up that lets the scale guy know his competitor drove past the scales? If they both drive bye without anyone bringing up the subject....who cares!

Jeff Jewell · 10-04-2013, 05:53 PM

I always wait at the scale and fuel check for my opponent. While I haven't been lucky enough to be reinstated, my Dad was at the Gators a few years back when his opponent drove past the scales while he waited.

I have also made it a habit making sure an official tells me that I do or do not need weight and fuel after a round win. I have seen where racers have driven right on by after a round win without thinking they needed to stop.

Jeff Jewell

442OLDS · 10-04-2013, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Jewell

I always wait at the scale and fuel check for my opponent. While I haven't been lucky enough to be reinstated, my Dad was at the Gators a few years back when his opponent drove past the scales while he waited.

When I lose,I do not wait at the scales.I am of the opinion that unless it was a heads up race,I really don't care what the weight of their car was.I lost and load up.

Kevin Panzino · 10-04-2013, 07:37 PM

I don't know the details, but Ryan and his dad are absolute first class straight shooters. There must have been some communication breakdown.

Dennis P Chapman · 10-04-2013, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Jewell

I always wait at the scale and fuel check for my opponent. While I haven't been lucky enough to be reinstated, my Dad was at the Gators a few years back when his opponent drove past the scales while he waited.

I have also made it a habit making sure an official tells me that I do or do not need weight and fuel after a round win. I have seen where racers have driven right on by after a round win without thinking they needed to stop.

Jeff Jewell

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Ryan Horensky · 10-04-2013, 08:47 PM

In regards to my dad's DQ first round in Reading today, he did in fact cross the scales and weigh. He was disqualified for not stopping at fuel check. My dad said he didn't see anyone motioning for him to go to fuel check so he continued on. When we found out from another racer that he was listed as a DQ on drag central, my dad went to the tech trailer and an official said he was motioning for my dad to go to fuel check. Nobody's fault. Just another bizzare way to lose I guess.

bubski · 10-04-2013, 09:30 PM

What a joke. Didnt they just have a heads up final with no scale or fuel check? enhancement at its best!

RobbieRacer · 10-04-2013, 09:35 PM

How often do cars fail weight and or fuel check during elimanations?
Seams like a waste of time for the most part.

10-04-2013, 05:22 PM	#1
Richard Grant Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: West Monroe, La. Posts: 301 Likes: 9 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Driving Past Scales I notice where some racers have been re-instated because the winner drove past the scales. My question is: if the losing driver also drove past the scales are they(the loser) re-instated? I know in the past some racers have waited until the opponent passes weight and fuel before returning to the pits. So I wonder if the loser should follow that procedure or if they are re-instated anyway. __________________ Richard Grant 4988 STK

10-04-2013, 05:40 PM	#2
boster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: usa Posts: 958 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Driving Past Scales NHRA does what they want when it happens . Up to the tech director at the race . It's been done to me both ways __________________ Bo Kenney

10-04-2013, 05:49 PM	#3
Crew Chief Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 184 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Driving Past Scales Isn't it usually the runner-up that lets the scale guy know his competitor drove past the scales? If they both drive bye without anyone bringing up the subject....who cares!

10-04-2013, 05:53 PM	#4
Jeff Jewell Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bangor, PA Posts: 182 Likes: 41 Liked 171 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Driving Past Scales I always wait at the scale and fuel check for my opponent. While I haven't been lucky enough to be reinstated, my Dad was at the Gators a few years back when his opponent drove past the scales while he waited. I have also made it a habit making sure an official tells me that I do or do not need weight and fuel after a round win. I have seen where racers have driven right on by after a round win without thinking they needed to stop. Jeff Jewell

10-04-2013, 07:37 PM	#6
Kevin Panzino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 573 Likes: 293 Liked 746 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Driving Past Scales I don't know the details, but Ryan and his dad are absolute first class straight shooters. There must have been some communication breakdown.

10-04-2013, 08:47 PM	#8
Ryan Horensky Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sugarloaf,PA Posts: 201 Likes: 19 Liked 109 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Driving Past Scales In regards to my dad's DQ first round in Reading today, he did in fact cross the scales and weigh. He was disqualified for not stopping at fuel check. My dad said he didn't see anyone motioning for him to go to fuel check so he continued on. When we found out from another racer that he was listed as a DQ on drag central, my dad went to the tech trailer and an official said he was motioning for my dad to go to fuel check. Nobody's fault. Just another bizzare way to lose I guess.

10-04-2013, 09:30 PM	#9
bubski Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 228 Likes: 14 Liked 165 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Driving Past Scales What a joke. Didnt they just have a heads up final with no scale or fuel check? enhancement at its best!

10-04-2013, 09:35 PM	#10
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Driving Past Scales How often do cars fail weight and or fuel check during elimanations? Seams like a waste of time for the most part.