Who didn't see this coming? - Barton

[David Barton]

I already wrecked this car before due to poor track prep. At the 2011 Dutch Classic, my car owner asked the starter to check out our lane because the track looked funny on one side of the lane after the snowmobiles ran. The starter looked over and ignored to check it out for himself. Seconds later I stuffed it into the wall. It went straight for the center line and I tried to steer it back but it got away from me.

And keep in mind my car owner never would have stopped me after the burnout unless there was something wrong.

Here's the video. http://smg.photobucket.com/user/HVY2...ARTON.mp4.html

At Englishtown my car owner asked the starter if he could drag the track to do something about the bald spots. His reply was that there wasn't enough time because they had a schedule to stick to. Boy, we feel really important. I paid my entry fee didn't I?

BTW, I'm taking donations to pay for this fine if anyone is feeling generous. I'm 33 years old and I'm trying to support my family. The last thing I have is $2500 to pay for this absurd fine for trying to speak up.

And one more thing. The letter I received mentioned several times about how they want to keep everything at a professional level. How is neglecting the starting line being professional? And how professional was the starting line crew when they were flat out ignoring everyone. People were even getting booted off the line for looking at it. If the track was any good nobody would bother to look ahead of time.

[1320racer]

David, I applaud you for having the balls to let them know how you felt about those deplorable track conditions. IMO everyone that spun should make a donation towards paying your fine, for you verbalizing on the track to the officials how they too felt. Better yet EVERY sportsman class racer that competed at this event should stand with you and tell the NHRA to reverse the fine as well the call for an apology.

[charlie westcott]

I am really surprised they didnt give you the anderson fine also for removing safety equipment.

[keith ohanesian]

David put your paypal account info up. I'll even throw in some flip cup money..

[Bobby Fazio]

Post your Paypal info.

[Ed Carpenter]

If it was Schumacher or Force do you think there would have been a fine? If you do then your one of the NHRA kool aid drinkers.

[Mark Yacavone]

NHRA>>>>

[boostedf22c]

Don't forget your "formal apology" to NHRA's chief starter.

[Chad Rhodes]

Originally Posted by boostedf22c

Don't forget your "formal apology" to NHRA's chief starter.

That's awesome

[FED 387]

WOW!!!! thats great---maybe we all should apologize en mass