Jerry Emmons speaks his mind

Lenny5160 · 03-10-2017, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

Emmons had to be warned before.
This ruling did not happen over night.
This Ruling by NHRA falls under the term Persistent Infringement..!

Happens in all sports where the Player gets a pass on a Trifling Foul.
First time given a warning.
Because tempers escalate and is about safe and fair play.
Second time a sterner warning.
Third Time - Foul

Like driving through a school zone.
Speed limit is 25 mph.
Despite kids being around you drive at 35 or more...
Then complain you get caught..

D

The speed limit is clearly defined and posted. There is no argument to be made if you are in violation of that.

Emmons has yet to violate the excessive braking rule, as written.

Carguy49 · 03-10-2017, 01:41 PM

Yes, the rule is written in black and white.

The problem with the rule is that it is open for interpretation. If all else fails, the Race Director is the final decision.

The biggest flaw in this rule - It is NOT levied equally at every race. I have seen videos of cars sideways and no DQ,

TOSTO RACING · 03-10-2017, 01:59 PM

Agree with Emmons 1000 percent! No disrespect to his opponent , but how did he get the win when he too clearly was on the brakes hard ?

I guess the rule book should say dial accordingly no lifting to win a race at all must stay in throttle till finish line lol give me a break just ridiculous!

Chevy55 · 03-14-2017, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carguy49

Yes, the rule is written in black and white.

The problem with the rule is that it is open for interpretation. If all else fails, the Race Director is the final decision.

The biggest flaw in this rule - It is NOT levied equally at every race. I have seen videos of cars sideways and no DQ,

Same with any sport. Strike zone, holding call or a charging foul, it's all in the eyes of the beholder.
Deal with it!

GTX JOHN · 03-14-2017, 04:38 PM

When I have been tossed or fined (Done both) it is a accumulation of
several incidents of bad judgement rather than a single action. I could
bore you with several stories, but NHRA has always warned me and I
pushed my luck.

I did not see the semi final pass.......I was racing in that round myself.
However, I did see several earlier rounds and the final at Pomona.

Just my experience = Your mileage may vary.

John Irving Sr.

Mark Yacavone · 03-14-2017, 08:38 PM

Sorry..wrong thread

03-10-2017, 01:41 PM	#2
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,989 Likes: 2,523 Liked 2,976 Times in 717 Posts	Re: Jerry Emmons speaks his mind Yes, the rule is written in black and white. The problem with the rule is that it is open for interpretation. If all else fails, the Race Director is the final decision. The biggest flaw in this rule - It is NOT levied equally at every race. I have seen videos of cars sideways and no DQ, __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

03-10-2017, 01:59 PM	#3
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 892 Likes: 916 Liked 662 Times in 187 Posts	Re: Jerry Emmons speaks his mind Agree with Emmons 1000 percent! No disrespect to his opponent , but how did he get the win when he too clearly was on the brakes hard ? I guess the rule book should say dial accordingly no lifting to win a race at all must stay in throttle till finish line lol give me a break just ridiculous! __________________ 5664 GHI/SA 1985 CAMARO RED H/SA 1985 CAMARO BLUE I/SA

03-14-2017, 04:38 PM	#5
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,737 Likes: 2,814 Liked 2,489 Times in 699 Posts	Re: Jerry Emmons speaks his mind When I have been tossed or fined (Done both) it is a accumulation of several incidents of bad judgement rather than a single action. I could bore you with several stories, but NHRA has always warned me and I pushed my luck. I did not see the semi final pass.......I was racing in that round myself. However, I did see several earlier rounds and the final at Pomona. Just my experience = Your mileage may vary. John Irving Sr. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

03-14-2017, 08:38 PM	#6
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,822 Likes: 2,917 Liked 5,134 Times in 1,958 Posts	Re: Jerry Emmons speaks his mind Sorry..wrong thread __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers Last edited by Mark Yacavone; 03-14-2017 at 09:17 PM.

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