DQ at ATCO

[Mike Gray]

I think this thread is getting carried away.
I see your take on it but its not an excuse for what he did. This is stock qualifying why would he be upset over his mistake of getting on the 2 step or setting the rpm before the other car was even staged.
In super-gas I never put my car on the converter at 5000rpm before the other car lit both bulbs. The starter always gave enough time to get it on the converter and I'm talking pro light. These guys have a 3 amber count to work with.

Originally Posted by Hacksaw

Here is my take on this. First off, no doubt Tex went way overboard and the penalty imposed seems to suit. Now let's look at the probable series of events that changed a happy guy moments before the run into a maniac. The two cars get called out past the ready line to make a run and Thomas quickly is in the box and does his burnout before Tex gets there. Tex starts his burnout and looks up and both stage lights are lit in the other lane. Naturally Tex feels like he is being rushed so he finishes his burnout and drives right up to the line. Now Thomas backs out and leaves the prestage on. Tex is ready to go and Thomas is using up 9 of the 10 seconds of auto start. Now Tex can't help but think the guy in the other lane is trying to screw him around and he loses his mind at the end of the run.