Who didn't see this coming? - Barton - Page 2

David Barton · 06-05-2013, 04:08 PM

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 · 06-05-2013, 04:35 PM

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 · 06-05-2013, 05:19 PM

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

keith ohanesian · 06-05-2013, 05:19 PM

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

Bobby Fazio · 06-05-2013, 05:38 PM

Post your Paypal info.

Ed Carpenter · 06-05-2013, 05:41 PM

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 · 06-05-2013, 05:52 PM

NHRA>>>>

boostedf22c · 06-05-2013, 05:55 PM

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

Chad Rhodes · 06-05-2013, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boostedf22c

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

That's awesome

FED 387 · 06-05-2013, 06:05 PM

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

06-05-2013, 04:08 PM	#11
David Barton Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 199 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Who didn't see this coming? - 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.

06-05-2013, 04:35 PM	#12
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Who didn't see this coming? - Barton 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. Last edited by 1320racer; 06-05-2013 at 04:38 PM.

06-05-2013, 05:19 PM	#13
charlie westcott Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 131 Likes: 0 Liked 216 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Who didn't see this coming? - Barton I am really surprised they didnt give you the anderson fine also for removing safety equipment.

06-05-2013, 05:19 PM	#14
keith ohanesian Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 392 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Who didn't see this coming? - Barton David put your paypal account info up. I'll even throw in some flip cup money.. __________________ No prep is king

06-05-2013, 05:38 PM	#15
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,467 Likes: 1,444 Liked 4,365 Times in 501 Posts	Re: Who didn't see this coming? - Barton Post your Paypal info. __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com

06-05-2013, 05:41 PM	#16
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Who didn't see this coming? - Barton 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. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

06-05-2013, 05:52 PM	#17
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,809 Likes: 2,900 Liked 5,113 Times in 1,948 Posts	Re: Who didn't see this coming? - Barton NHRA>>>> __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

06-05-2013, 05:55 PM	#18
boostedf22c Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lebanon, IN Posts: 483 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Who didn't see this coming? - Barton Don't forget your "formal apology" to NHRA's chief starter. __________________ Carey Bales 316D DD/AT www.racetactics.net

06-05-2013, 06:05 PM	#20
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,416 Likes: 522 Liked 330 Times in 178 Posts	Re: Who didn't see this coming? - Barton WOW!!!! thats great---maybe we all should apologize en mass