Rd #3 Stock @ Atlanta

[BG56]

So I guess I'm guilty of 'assuming' the sanctioning body should be in charge (electronically or human) of "running the show". OK so it's up to the racer to keep it straight and hope they're not, ahem, Ignored!

[Chuck Beach]

If Redman (who actually knows sportsman racing) would have been the starter this would have never happened. Yes, it is up to the racer to make sure the dial is correct (all drivers are in "their zone" on the starting line), but does that mean he should be the only one paying attention. Where does our $360.00 go?

[Carguy49]

I have an interesting point on this. Shouldn't all this verification of dial in happen before you begin your burnout?? Once you accept the dial it is gospel. True the dial can't be more than the index, that is a given.

Once you light the top bulb I don't believe you can back out unless you are told to do so by the starter. I believe this is in the rule book. I could be wrong, I am only human and make mistakes sometimes.

[Darrel Goheen]

Originally Posted by Carguy49

I have an interesting point on this. Shouldn't all this verification of dial in happen before you begin your burnout??

Normally, unless you are at the front of your class you are burning out while a race is happening on track. I always verify the dial between burnout and pre-staging.

[Carguy49]

Good point Darrel. I guess each track is set up different in respect to the burn out box, and how the racers approach it from the staging lanes. I am most familiar with Pacific Raceways in Kent, Wa. since that is closest to me.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Darrel Goheen

Normally, unless you are at the front of your class you are burning out while a race is happening on track. I always verify the dial between burnout and pre-staging.

There ya go.
Doesn't everyone wait for the clocks to re-set, before proceeding to pre-stage?
I don't even look at dial-in boxes...just the scoreboards,..and the other car's dial in.
I wouldn't stage if either one is wrong. Just about the time you pre-stage, they'll figure it out, and you'll be sitting there watching it all, and waiting.
Of course, I'm just a keyboard jockey , according to a few here.

[Bob Bender]

William call me tomorrow

[Bryan Phillips]

If I remember correctly, it used to be that a driver could pre-stage, check the scoreboard and back out if there was an error with dial. That was changed quite a few years back that once you light the top bulb "you own it". I do my best to stop short of the beams, wait for the burnout smoke to clear (tailwind, right?) and the dials to pop up before I light the top (although I have to be honest there have been occasions when I didn't!). As much as I don't like the fact that if I correctly place my dial-in and someone in the tower makes a mistake with the input that I own it, however I do understand that it is my responsibility to check before pre-staging. What I would like clarity on is what happens if my dial gets entered over the index and I go on to "own it" and the other driver red lights, crosses the centerline, is light at the scales or does not pass fuel check. Who is the winner/wiener??? In my opinion, this is the only thing that needs clearing up. All else is clear, you pre-stage, you own it!

BTW-congrats to Cooter for his win in Atlanta. That's 2 consecutive years of azz kicking in ATL-he nearly doubled there last year. Know that the old man is proud! Deer stew and cold brew!