Driving Past Scales

Jeff Jewell · 10-04-2013, 05:53 PM

I always wait at the scale and fuel check for my opponent. While I haven't been lucky enough to be reinstated, my Dad was at the Gators a few years back when his opponent drove past the scales while he waited.

I have also made it a habit making sure an official tells me that I do or do not need weight and fuel after a round win. I have seen where racers have driven right on by after a round win without thinking they needed to stop.

Jeff Jewell

442OLDS · 10-04-2013, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Jewell

I always wait at the scale and fuel check for my opponent. While I haven't been lucky enough to be reinstated, my Dad was at the Gators a few years back when his opponent drove past the scales while he waited.

When I lose,I do not wait at the scales.I am of the opinion that unless it was a heads up race,I really don't care what the weight of their car was.I lost and load up.

Kevin Panzino · 10-04-2013, 07:37 PM

I don't know the details, but Ryan and his dad are absolute first class straight shooters. There must have been some communication breakdown.

Dennis P Chapman · 10-04-2013, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Jewell

I always wait at the scale and fuel check for my opponent. While I haven't been lucky enough to be reinstated, my Dad was at the Gators a few years back when his opponent drove past the scales while he waited.

I have also made it a habit making sure an official tells me that I do or do not need weight and fuel after a round win. I have seen where racers have driven right on by after a round win without thinking they needed to stop.

Jeff Jewell

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Ryan Horensky · 10-04-2013, 08:47 PM

In regards to my dad's DQ first round in Reading today, he did in fact cross the scales and weigh. He was disqualified for not stopping at fuel check. My dad said he didn't see anyone motioning for him to go to fuel check so he continued on. When we found out from another racer that he was listed as a DQ on drag central, my dad went to the tech trailer and an official said he was motioning for my dad to go to fuel check. Nobody's fault. Just another bizzare way to lose I guess.

bubski · 10-04-2013, 09:30 PM

What a joke. Didnt they just have a heads up final with no scale or fuel check? enhancement at its best!

RobbieRacer · 10-04-2013, 09:35 PM

How often do cars fail weight and or fuel check during elimanations?
Seams like a waste of time for the most part.

Bobby Brannon · 10-04-2013, 10:42 PM

In Div. 4 you go to scales first then they hand you cup for fuel check
just saying

David Barton · 10-05-2013, 07:46 AM

I do agree its crazy even checking it unless its a heads up run. But I'm sure they have their reasons.

Pistol Pete · 10-05-2013, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bubski

what a joke. Didnt they just have a heads up final with no scale or fuel check? Enhancement at its best!

yes they did have a heads up final at indy.

No wt. Or fuel check.

Go figure.

10-04-2013, 05:53 PM	#1
Jeff Jewell Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bangor, PA Posts: 182 Likes: 41 Liked 171 Times in 36 Posts	Re: Driving Past Scales I always wait at the scale and fuel check for my opponent. While I haven't been lucky enough to be reinstated, my Dad was at the Gators a few years back when his opponent drove past the scales while he waited. I have also made it a habit making sure an official tells me that I do or do not need weight and fuel after a round win. I have seen where racers have driven right on by after a round win without thinking they needed to stop. Jeff Jewell

10-04-2013, 07:37 PM	#3
Kevin Panzino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 574 Likes: 298 Liked 747 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Driving Past Scales I don't know the details, but Ryan and his dad are absolute first class straight shooters. There must have been some communication breakdown.

10-04-2013, 08:47 PM	#5
Ryan Horensky Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Sugarloaf,PA Posts: 201 Likes: 19 Liked 109 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Driving Past Scales In regards to my dad's DQ first round in Reading today, he did in fact cross the scales and weigh. He was disqualified for not stopping at fuel check. My dad said he didn't see anyone motioning for him to go to fuel check so he continued on. When we found out from another racer that he was listed as a DQ on drag central, my dad went to the tech trailer and an official said he was motioning for my dad to go to fuel check. Nobody's fault. Just another bizzare way to lose I guess.

10-04-2013, 09:30 PM	#6
bubski Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 228 Likes: 14 Liked 165 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Driving Past Scales What a joke. Didnt they just have a heads up final with no scale or fuel check? enhancement at its best!

10-04-2013, 09:35 PM	#7
RobbieRacer Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 320 Likes: 17 Liked 118 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Driving Past Scales How often do cars fail weight and or fuel check during elimanations? Seams like a waste of time for the most part.

10-04-2013, 10:42 PM	#8
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 103 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Driving Past Scales In Div. 4 you go to scales first then they hand you cup for fuel check just saying __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

10-05-2013, 07:46 AM	#9
David Barton Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 199 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Driving Past Scales I do agree its crazy even checking it unless its a heads up run. But I'm sure they have their reasons. Last edited by David Barton; 10-05-2013 at 08:35 PM. Reason: Deleted false information, duh!