Bogacki DQ

novassdude · 08-18-2009, 08:02 AM

What I don't understand is if it was this mistake why would NHRA not just let him fix the tech card? That is what should of happened in my opinion. I had a simalar issue at the Brainerd divisional race a few years ago. MY combonation got 4 horspower over the winter and my car no longer fit into I/SA I did not realize this but tech informed me after the last qualifying pass that I was in the wrong class. But unlike what they did to Luke they let me change to H/SA since I was over the legal weight for H/SA they just adjusted the qualifying sheet to reflect the change and let me race. In my case commen sence was used I guess they don't use that at national events.

Ed Fernandez · 08-18-2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by novassdude

What I don't understand is if it was this mistake why would NHRA not just let him fix the tech card? That is what should of happened in my opinion. I had a simalar issue at the Brainerd divisional race a few years ago. MY combonation got 4 horspower over the winter and my car no longer fit into I/SA I did not realize this but tech informed me after the last qualifying pass that I was in the wrong class. But unlike what they did to Luke they let me change to H/SA since I was over the legal weight for H/SA they just adjusted the qualifying sheet to reflect the change and let me race. In my case commen sence was used I guess they don't use that at national events.

If the mistake was caught BEFORE he made any runs I'm sure a correction could have and probably would have been made.But since he made runs it affected his qualifying position therefore the DQ was
imposed.Makes sense to me.

tpoh815 · 08-18-2009, 11:40 AM

Ya gotta love this guy.Great post and good luck in your racing endeavors.P.S just dont pass the scales after a round win.I mean I would never do that................Again!

novassdude · 08-18-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

If the mistake was caught BEFORE he made any runs I'm sure a correction could have and probably would have been made.But since he made runs it affected his qualifying position therefore the DQ was
imposed.Makes sense to me.

He was in the right class with only the year of the car needing changed. It would not effect qualifying because he was in the correct class just the wrong year claimed. As he said they had been running it as a 69 that is a legal AA/SA combination.

Ed Fernandez · 08-18-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by novassdude

He was in the right class with only the year of the car needing changed. It would not effect qualifying because he was in the correct class just the wrong year claimed. As he said they had been running it as a 69 that is a legal AA/SA combination.

If that's the case then to quote Emily Latella "Never mind"...........................................

JRyan · 08-18-2009, 02:31 PM

This was an unfortunate mistake. We've all made them and suffered the consequences. The fact Luke personally came on here to address the situation speaks volumes about him as a person. I unfortunately didn't get the opportunity to meet Luke at Brainerd. I saw the car but not the driver.

I do know that the website Luke runs is a great benefit for any driver. If you haven't checked it out do yourself a favor and take a look. The short time I've been a member the has already been a great benefit to me and the membership has paid for itself.

Rick Ryan

RPinoski1 · 08-18-2009, 02:41 PM

What year is the car actually? 68-69-70 are all different styles...ie...tail lights, grills.....or does that not matter anymore?

chevy620 · 08-18-2009, 05:06 PM

Probably one of the best bracket racers in the country will probably get a little miffed about all the attention and FOCUS on Stock next year.
We are all about to be "schooled". And you thought Fletcher and Biondo were a handful....this will be fun to watch.
He has a real skill for turning on the little light on his side of the guard-rail.

A clerical error and you get the boot after dropping $270.00 entry fee, seems like a trival error since the car is completely legal. Like a quote I heard in a an old war movie, :it might have been better to not awaken the sleeping dog"... should be interesting in the coming months.

Good Luck "Cool Hand".

BTW: You all should join his website..www.thisisbracketracing.com..no wait, on second thought please don't.

08-18-2009, 08:02 AM	#1
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 752 Likes: 204 Liked 136 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Bogacki DQ What I don't understand is if it was this mistake why would NHRA not just let him fix the tech card? That is what should of happened in my opinion. I had a simalar issue at the Brainerd divisional race a few years ago. MY combonation got 4 horspower over the winter and my car no longer fit into I/SA I did not realize this but tech informed me after the last qualifying pass that I was in the wrong class. But unlike what they did to Luke they let me change to H/SA since I was over the legal weight for H/SA they just adjusted the qualifying sheet to reflect the change and let me race. In my case commen sence was used I guess they don't use that at national events.

08-18-2009, 11:40 AM	#3
tpoh815 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Seneca Posts: 537 Likes: 62 Liked 28 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Bogacki DQ Ya gotta love this guy.Great post and good luck in your racing endeavors.P.S just dont pass the scales after a round win.I mean I would never do that................Again! __________________ EX 5-Doorstocker

08-18-2009, 02:31 PM	#6
JRyan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 645 Likes: 30 Liked 112 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Bogacki DQ This was an unfortunate mistake. We've all made them and suffered the consequences. The fact Luke personally came on here to address the situation speaks volumes about him as a person. I unfortunately didn't get the opportunity to meet Luke at Brainerd. I saw the car but not the driver. I do know that the website Luke runs is a great benefit for any driver. If you haven't checked it out do yourself a favor and take a look. The short time I've been a member the has already been a great benefit to me and the membership has paid for itself. Rick Ryan

08-18-2009, 02:41 PM	#7
RPinoski1 Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PLACERVILLE, CA Posts: 182 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bogacki DQ What year is the car actually? 68-69-70 are all different styles...ie...tail lights, grills.....or does that not matter anymore?

08-18-2009, 05:06 PM	#8
chevy620 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 188 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Bogacki DQ Probably one of the best bracket racers in the country will probably get a little miffed about all the attention and FOCUS on Stock next year. We are all about to be "schooled". And you thought Fletcher and Biondo were a handful....this will be fun to watch. He has a real skill for turning on the little light on his side of the guard-rail. A clerical error and you get the boot after dropping $270.00 entry fee, seems like a trival error since the car is completely legal. Like a quote I heard in a an old war movie, :it might have been better to not awaken the sleeping dog"... should be interesting in the coming months. Good Luck "Cool Hand". BTW: You all should join his website..www.thisisbracketracing.com..no wait, on second thought please don't.