Tech Officials Qualifications?

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by BlueOval Ralph

Be able to get up in the morning and work for nothing or next to nothing!!!!

You forgot you must be CRAZY also.

[Michael Beard]

Even for weekly program local tracks, there is a tech certification test.

[Duster 7695]

You have to pass a written test to be SFI Certified. You must be re-certified by passing a test every two years. Each division has a head tech inspector. If an inspector is not certain about a technical issue he, or she, should contact their division head tech inspector for guidance. If you have a problem with a decision made by a tech inspector you should ask the inspector to show you the section in the rule book that covers the decision the inspector made. I am at the bottom end of tech inspectors and only carry a copper card.

Raul

[Jack McCarthy]

1. must be willing to work for appx $8 per hour, no overtime for dailys up to 15 hours
2. must be willing to work in near 100 degree heat & 90% humiduty (division 3)
3. must be willing to take verbal abuse for your superiors ignorant decisions
4. must be willing to have your experience overridden at a moments notice by your superiors ignorance
5. must be willing to wear red white & blue suit so everyone knows you are willing to take 1-4
6. must be willing to carry around a rule book which absolutely no one cares about, especially superiors

applications are available online under NHRA CHUMP

LOL
jack mccarthy

most amazing is that there are actually 3-5 of these guys who do a great job every damn week !

[Woodro Josey]

Just think Jack, you and i were in that elite group at one time!!!!!!!! lol

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Woodro Josey

Just think Jack, you and i were in that elite group at one time!!!!!!!! lol

Ya got smarter as time went on....didnt you....lol. The no pay and the long hours on your feet turns a fun hobby into a chore. Racing is more fun.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Jack McCarthy

1. must be willing to work for appx $8 per hour, no overtime for dailys up to 15 hours
2. must be willing to work in near 100 degree heat & 90% humiduty (division 3)
3. must be willing to take verbal abuse for your superiors ignorant decisions
4. must be willing to have your experience overridden at a moments notice by your superiors ignorance
5. must be willing to wear red white & blue suit so everyone knows you are willing to take 1-4
6. must be willing to carry around a rule book which absolutely no one cares about, especially superiors

applications are available online under NHRA CHUMP

LOL
jack mccarthy

most amazing is that there are actually 3-5 of these guys who do a great job every damn week !

Truer words have never been spoken before !

[Woodro Josey]

Terry, i worked a Coors 5 Day Race, i think i averaged $1.25 an Hour for about 16 hours!

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Woodro Josey

Terry, i worked a Coors 5 Day Race, i think i averaged $1.25 an Hour for about 16 hours!

I remember when I heard you started working as a tech official for NHRA and my first thought was.......Oh Boy....just wait....LOL. Hope your feeling better and are able to start racing again soon. Take care.

[SS Engine Guy]

Originally Posted by Jack McCarthy

4. must be willing to have your experience overridden at a moments notice by your superiors ignorance

That would be when I would quit.