questions concerning christmas tree

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Mark Yacavone

Ed ,The fact of the matter is changes to the basic timing system affect way more than S/SS cars.
The 5 amber tree was changed to three, because supposedly it sped up the completion of National event on schedule. You notice it is now standard across the country.
Myself, I liked the 5 amber tree back in the 80's, with a stick shift FWD car. I had to learn to deal with the 3 amber deal.
NHRA and IHRA are going to do whatever they think is right for the sport in the long run, no matter what a couple of part time Stocker racers like you and I, think about it.
If the first red light loser becomes the worst r/l loser some time in the future, you 'll just have to deal with that too.
If you go red and then are awarded a win slip, the security folks will probably have to come and drag you back to the lanes for the next round, right?

Mark.I'm not disputing the fact it affects everyone.But our friend Mr Dedman should be on the bracket racing section flapping his gums,not here where he has no dog in the fight.I'm sure NHRA hasn't given it a thought.Changes happen almost always by them listening to a small minority and thinking that something has to be done.Squeaky Wheel Syndrome. If the rule was changed I would race by the rules in force and happily take the win slip.But I'm comfortable with the rule as it is.I'm not comfortable with a lot of other procedues we race under,for example,payouts
and inconsistant rule interpretations form div to div.(AKA Eastcoast/West coast rule book.See my point Mark?
Remember the Dirty,Cheating, Deep Stagers controversy?

Mr Dedman,you know what you can do with that "pole".