Jerry Emmons speaks his mind

[Randy Schonscheck]

To say he could see tire marks from the tower through binoculars and then being quoted to see tire marks on video of the next pair of cars is really stretching it. There is no way the director could see tire marks with all the previously layed down rubber and traction compound. It's tough enough out there without someone making sure it wasn't going to be "your day". Horrible call.

[jmcarter]

Bias and rule interpretation aside if you had been warned the prior round why wouldn't you dial honest and avoid dipping the front end at all?

[68Coupe]

Cause its 2017 and not 1980 something and very few of the best class/bracket/ .90 class drivers dial honest anymore.

[tpoh815]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Bias and rule interpretation aside if you had been warned the prior round why wouldn't you dial honest and avoid dipping the front end at all?

When in Rome! Still a BS call! I said it before and say it again. It all depends on who you are at the time! They could throw out 90% of all Super Gas racers or Super Comp racers. Lets not even get into Super Street! RIDICULOUS! 150 Mph cars dumping to 115 SMH.

[TBR151J]

Originally Posted by tpoh815

When in Rome! Still a BS call! I said it before and say it again. It all depends on who you are at the time! They could throw out 90% of all Super Gas racers or Super Comp racers. Lets not even get into Super Street! RIDICULOUS! 150 Mph cars dumping to 115 SMH.

If you wheel race someone pumping the throttle, you can easily kill a whole S-load of MPH without even touching the brakes if you do it right.

As I said in other areas, been on both sides of this fence being the one warned and the one in the other lane against someone who was warned or should have been and wasn't. Whether you agree with how he drove or didn't, the fact remains NHRA needs to clarify and put it into black and white exactly what is and what isn't excessive braking. Until that happens, it is always going to be subjective.

[mikeloge]

You got screwed period,they could throw half the field out for what you did ive looked at video 100 times really nhra!!! Who made this call? I know a good lawyer in l a area dont let them get away with this

[63corvette]

Just put a wall separating the lanes where neither one can see the others front end or wheels/tires to judge the finish line and the problem is solved.
Takes the judgement calls for NHRA out of the situation.
Sarcasm intended.
Rick Cates