Please answer then Ill delete about Barton

herbjr · 08-22-2013, 11:49 AM

Did Bartons fine get dropped by NHRA or did he have to pay it?

Herb Jr

boostedf22c · 08-22-2013, 12:20 PM

The "formal apology" must have been enough. It was pretty formal.

David Barton · 08-22-2013, 02:19 PM

You could have just asked me. I payed the fine.

Did I want to? No.

Was I out of line? A little.

Did I have a good reason? I thought so.

Do I regret it? Of course.

Was it unprofessional on my part? Absolutely. My emotions got the best of me.

Was NHRA unprofessional on their behalf? Yes, the track conditions should have been better, especially at a National Event.

Do I agree with the $2500 fine? Hell no. $500 would have been plenty.

Was it worth fighting? I didn't think so because I would have spent at least $2000 in wasting my time.

The part that bothers me the most is the way NHRA twisted the story. NHRA made it like I attacked the starter which is way off. He asked me what my problem was and I told him the track sucked with a few swear words. Anyway, it's all in the past. I'm looking forward to racing at Indy. I'll do my best to win my money back.

Chuck Beach · 08-22-2013, 02:28 PM

Best of luck David at Indy .... see you there ...

Jack Matyas · 08-22-2013, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Barton

You could have just asked me. I payed the fine.

Did I want to? No.

Was I out of line? A little.

Did I have a good reason? I thought so.

Do I regret it? Of course.

Was it unprofessional on my part? Absolutely. My emotions got the best of me.

Was NHRA unprofessional on their behalf? Yes, the track conditions should have been better, especially at a National Event.

Do I agree with the $2500 fine? Hell no. $500 would have been plenty.

Was it worth fighting? I didn't think so because I would have spent at least $2000 in wasting my time.

The part that bothers me the most is the way NHRA twisted the story. NHRA made it like I attacked the starter which is way off. He asked me what my problem was and I told him the track sucked with a few swear words. Anyway, it's all in the past. I'm looking forward to racing at Indy. I'll do my best to win my money back.

David - If nothing else your honesty is duly noted ......And I
know that you didn't have to post here .Me ?? I might have done the fight if I felt the way you do about this .That said maybe its best to put it behind you .And yes , you can get your money back at Indy ............

Greg Gay · 08-22-2013, 02:38 PM

David,

I think the only unprofessional part may have been the swearing. I'm sure you heard about the Gary Parker/New England Dragway incident. Sometimes, someone has to step out of line to point out the absurdities that have developed in the system. Gary paid the price, as well, but the rest of us benefitted from it. Thank you for your actions.

Greg

Joe DeMarzo · 08-22-2013, 06:03 PM

Gary Parker? I've been a cave with electricity....

FINESPLINE · 08-22-2013, 06:07 PM

Action and reaction. Both were wrong. David is human and voiced his opinion. Was anybody hurt ? No Could the starting line been better prepped ? As per a lot of people in the know at the the starting line / Yes Should David have been fined such a ridiculous figure. No Was anybody from the NHRA fined for not doing their job ? Of course not ! In my eyes David spoke up for what he felt was right. Never met the man but a class act in my book. My 2 cents

boster · 08-22-2013, 07:19 PM

David , glad your back racing good luck at Indy with that new 426. The past is the past

danny waters sr · 08-22-2013, 08:18 PM

Good luck David ...I hope you win $2500.00 plus back....................GOOD LUCK AGAIN !!

08-22-2013, 11:49 AM	#1
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Please answer then Ill delete about Barton Did Bartons fine get dropped by NHRA or did he have to pay it? Herb Jr

08-22-2013, 12:20 PM	#2
boostedf22c Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lebanon, IN Posts: 483 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Please answer then Ill delete about Barton The "formal apology" must have been enough. It was pretty formal. __________________ Carey Bales 316D DD/AT www.racetactics.net

08-22-2013, 02:19 PM	#3
David Barton Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 199 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Please answer then Ill delete about Barton You could have just asked me. I payed the fine. Did I want to? No. Was I out of line? A little. Did I have a good reason? I thought so. Do I regret it? Of course. Was it unprofessional on my part? Absolutely. My emotions got the best of me. Was NHRA unprofessional on their behalf? Yes, the track conditions should have been better, especially at a National Event. Do I agree with the $2500 fine? Hell no. $500 would have been plenty. Was it worth fighting? I didn't think so because I would have spent at least $2000 in wasting my time. The part that bothers me the most is the way NHRA twisted the story. NHRA made it like I attacked the starter which is way off. He asked me what my problem was and I told him the track sucked with a few swear words. Anyway, it's all in the past. I'm looking forward to racing at Indy. I'll do my best to win my money back.

08-22-2013, 02:28 PM	#4
Chuck Beach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 664 Likes: 12 Liked 58 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Please answer then Ill delete about Barton Best of luck David at Indy .... see you there ... __________________ Chuck Beach 3340 STK

08-22-2013, 02:38 PM	#6
Greg Gay Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 385 Likes: 21 Liked 283 Times in 70 Posts	Re: Please answer then Ill delete about Barton David, I think the only unprofessional part may have been the swearing. I'm sure you heard about the Gary Parker/New England Dragway incident. Sometimes, someone has to step out of line to point out the absurdities that have developed in the system. Gary paid the price, as well, but the rest of us benefitted from it. Thank you for your actions. Greg

08-22-2013, 06:03 PM	#7
Joe DeMarzo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mahopac, NY Posts: 666 Likes: 48 Liked 113 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Please answer then Ill delete about Barton Gary Parker? I've been a cave with electricity.... __________________ Joe DeMarzo 1317 STK

08-22-2013, 06:07 PM	#8
FINESPLINE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Island of high taxes, N.Y. Posts: 541 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Please answer then Ill delete about Barton Action and reaction. Both were wrong. David is human and voiced his opinion. Was anybody hurt ? No Could the starting line been better prepped ? As per a lot of people in the know at the the starting line / Yes Should David have been fined such a ridiculous figure. No Was anybody from the NHRA fined for not doing their job ? Of course not ! In my eyes David spoke up for what he felt was right. Never met the man but a class act in my book. My 2 cents

08-22-2013, 07:19 PM	#9
boster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: usa Posts: 958 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Please answer then Ill delete about Barton David , glad your back racing good luck at Indy with that new 426. The past is the past __________________ Bo Kenney

08-22-2013, 08:18 PM	#10
danny waters sr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: lagrange,nc Posts: 2,224 Likes: 1 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Please answer then Ill delete about Barton Good luck David ...I hope you win $2500.00 plus back....................GOOD LUCK AGAIN !! __________________ Danny Waters, Sr / 73 Duster "340"