NHRA upholds Shoemachers fine.

[Tom Goldman]

DRO just posted that NHRA'S impartial appeals panel[made up of three NHRA employees] has upheld it's decision to fine Shoemacher for his posession of "illegal" nitro at Las Vegas. ....What a suprise!! ....Tom .........Also the latest hot rumour on Bruton Smith buying NHRA!

[Ed Fernandez]

Also they are enforcing the golf cart/pit bike rules.
Racers only, use of MOTORIZED vehicles only,no skateboards,razors etc.
Operator must have liability insur. and a valid drivers licence.
Only current (2008) sticker displayed on vehicle.
Use of outer roads,no riding in manufactures midway area.

I guess McCormack wont be renting many carts out.Unless they're not doing it now.

[Rob Petrie E395]

Can anybody shed some light on where I can get liability insurance for my golf cart? I called my agent today and at first he thought I was kidding untill I got him onto the NHRA site. He said my homeowners would cover it if I was not at a racetrack but since I am they will not cover anything. Any help will be appreciated
Rob

[63corvette]

No Surprise To Me the fine was upheld. NHRA is money hungry!!!
The pit vehicles needed attention. If you go to any of the National Events and see how many spectators bring their golf carts and scooters in it is crazy. Why would NHRA let any of that happen was beyond me.
The outsiders just do not need transportation. The racers are the ones who use them as they should except for a few who turn their kids loose with them. I have a trailer that was hit and damaged by a bunch of racers kids out of control. Nothing done about it. I just hope the tracks and NHRA enforces this new rule and not like some of their other rules which they seem to forget.
My 2 Cents

[Bill Mitchell]

Does this mean my non-motorized bicycle can no longer be used as pit transportation?

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Bill Mitchell

Does this mean my non-motorized bicycle can no longer be used as pit transportation?

I didn't see any mention of bicycles.The spectator portion of the rule seems to make sence.The only loop hole I can see is the legal action that will come from handicapped people.

Ed F.

[THE LEGEND]

How much you want to bet the "GOLF CART ****S" have never pitted by the airstrip in Norwalk or in the sandspurs at Rockingham.

I agree with the spectators complaint, so make them leave their carts at home, but don't punish the racer who pits a mile from the starting line.
Chip

[Tom Goldman]

FED, I agree about Shoemacher on this page, the point I was making with the original post was about the "impartial" appeals panel made up of NHRA employees..........If they treat the Pros that way, it's no wonder we suffer some of the decisions they hand down to the Sportsman racers. ......Tom

[Julie Jordan]

Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

FED, I agree about Shoemacher on this page, the point I was making with the original post was about the "impartial" appeals panel made up of NHRA employees..........If they treat the Pros that way, it's no wonder we suffer some of the decisions they hand down to the Sportsman racers. ......Tom

Now that Shoemacher has appealed it goes to the next appeal level which is comprised of impartial people. Per the NHRA rulebook:

Section 1.8 (pages 31-36). This is exactly how the process goes. First appeal is by a standing appeals panel that is made up of NHRA employees.

That determination may be appealed with a "Final Appeal" per section 1.8.7 and that is heard by a different panel made up of one NHRA employee and two "members of the racing community". Those members must not have been a competitor in the current calendar year, have any financial or personal conflicts of interest with respect to the issue. The appealing party (DSR) can object to the makeup of the panel.

This is all very clearly spelled out, the process is very detailed, and appears to be being followed quite to the letter.