Appeal Results - Nice!

Dyno · 07-21-2014, 03:24 PM

Don Davidson Appeal

NHRA modified the action taken against participant Don Davidson in light of the materials submitted by Mr. Davidson and NHRA’s further investigation. The May 2-4, 2014 Lucas Oil event at Texas Motorplex will not be counted against his quota; the $1,000 fine is rescinded; the appeal fee will be refunded; the vehicle will be inspected (including camshaft and carburetor) at the next NHRA-sanctioned event attends.

Superfan1 · 07-21-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dyno

Don Davidson Appeal

NHRA modified the action taken against participant Don Davidson in light of the materials submitted by Mr. Davidson and NHRA’s further investigation. The May 2-4, 2014 Lucas Oil event at Texas Motorplex will not be counted against his quota; the $1,000 fine is rescinded; the appeal fee will be refunded; the vehicle will be inspected (including camshaft and carburetor) at the next NHRA-sanctioned event attends.

It's nice to know that the NHRA admitted that they made a mistake, and took the necessary steps to correct the mistake.

Dave Ribeiro · 07-21-2014, 04:02 PM

Glad, NHRA finally got this Right ... System still works at times .. enjoy,

jmcarter · 07-21-2014, 04:31 PM

Large enterprises seldom publicly admit they've made a mistake...kudos to NHRA for doing just that!

Greg Marshall · 07-21-2014, 08:49 PM

NHRA did the right thing by refunding the fine and inspecting at next event. I suspect they read the forums and realized the troops are banding together. Any fine process should be progressive just like the criminal justice system. Tech inspectors have more important issues then a very minor infraction. Lets go over safety issues instead and enforce current rules in place.

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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ss125h · 07-25-2014, 02:03 PM

Very glad to hear that NHRA did the "right" thing. Racing stk/ss these days is hard enough. Glen H.

Mark Yacavone · 07-25-2014, 03:46 PM

Trial balloon ...from NHRA

Didn't fly..
That's all

John Duzac · 07-25-2014, 06:11 PM

Anyone who knows Don, knows there was more to this alleged infraction than what was reported. The simple fact is Don will not cheat. I'm glad to see NHRA repealed the penalty.

Run to Rund · 07-25-2014, 08:49 PM

Great news.

07-21-2014, 03:24 PM	#1
Dyno Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 916 Likes: 1,135 Liked 685 Times in 204 Posts	Appeal Results - Nice! Don Davidson Appeal NHRA modified the action taken against participant Don Davidson in light of the materials submitted by Mr. Davidson and NHRA’s further investigation. The May 2-4, 2014 Lucas Oil event at Texas Motorplex will not be counted against his quota; the $1,000 fine is rescinded; the appeal fee will be refunded; the vehicle will be inspected (including camshaft and carburetor) at the next NHRA-sanctioned event attends.

07-21-2014, 04:02 PM	#3
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Appeal Results - Nice! Glad, NHRA finally got this Right ... System still works at times .. enjoy, __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

07-21-2014, 04:31 PM	#4
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,382 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: Appeal Results - Nice! Large enterprises seldom publicly admit they've made a mistake...kudos to NHRA for doing just that! __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

07-21-2014, 08:49 PM	#5
Greg Marshall Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: White Rock,bc canada Posts: 70 Likes: 61 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Appeal Results - Nice! NHRA did the right thing by refunding the fine and inspecting at next event. I suspect they read the forums and realized the troops are banding together. Any fine process should be progressive just like the criminal justice system. Tech inspectors have more important issues then a very minor infraction. Lets go over safety issues instead and enforce current rules in place.

07-22-2014, 01:00 PM	#6
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 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.

07-25-2014, 02:03 PM	#7
ss125h Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 213 Likes: 55 Liked 80 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Appeal Results - Nice! Very glad to hear that NHRA did the "right" thing. Racing stk/ss these days is hard enough. Glen H.

07-25-2014, 03:46 PM	#8
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,815 Likes: 2,903 Liked 5,120 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: Appeal Results - Nice! Trial balloon ...from NHRA Didn't fly.. That's all __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

07-25-2014, 06:11 PM	#9
John Duzac Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Covington, La Posts: 311 Likes: 63 Liked 83 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Appeal Results - Nice! Anyone who knows Don, knows there was more to this alleged infraction than what was reported. The simple fact is Don will not cheat. I'm glad to see NHRA repealed the penalty. __________________ John Duzac D/S 4448 STK

07-25-2014, 08:49 PM	#10
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Appeal Results - Nice! Great news.