NHRA Levied Actions Against Don Davidson

Jim Wahl · 05-21-2014, 11:00 PM

This is actually one of 9 emails I have received in references to the Don Davidson fining. I will not add the name of the writer as I don't have their permission to post it however I think it perfectly sums up the situation.

"Jim,

It's good to see you have keep the Davidson fine issue active.

I don't understand why more people aren't blasting NHRA over this outrage and most don't even seem to understand the issue. You seem to get it, that monetary punishment has no place in sportsman racing. In fact I would argue it has no place in drag racing. NHRA has survived well from it's beginning in the 1950's until recently without fines. The rules infractions were dealt with in a manner that everyone understood and all knew what to expect when there was an infraction.

I don't think most understand how serious this is or where it could lead if it goes unchallenged. Every infraction could carry with it the potential for a fine. Not passing fuel check, under the weight minimum, wheelbase off and of course any and all issues found during tear-down even if it is a mistake by NHRA inspectors. Plus the possibility of the car owner being fined along with the driver if the driver is not the owner to mention a few.

Of all the issues raised by racers with respect to NHRA not once on any forum or in any conversation have I ever read or heard anyone ask for an increase in punishment of any kind for any rules violation. Leaving one to wonder what is the agenda of NHRA by this new use of fines?

Please keep the discussion going so hopefully some may begin to get it."

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spike1 · 05-21-2014, 11:35 PM

Just a little more on this that came from a reliable source. All teardown infractions will now cost a fine instead of suspension ( blatant may also get suspension). Reason given is NHRA thinks that most racers would rather pay fine and continue racing (instead of suspension) and NHRA would rather collect entry fees (not to mention fines). If you don't like it, you best start calling NHRA.

countrypuppy4865 · 05-21-2014, 11:42 PM

In my opinion, for a minor infraction you should be given an option to pay a fine or suspension. In that situation, if the fine isn't paid the suspension must be served. After the suspension period is over, the racer would be allowed to race again upon inspection.

Jason · 05-22-2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by spike1

Just a little more on this that came from a reliable source. All teardown infractions will now cost a fine instead of suspension ( blatant may also get suspension). Reason given is NHRA thinks that most racers would rather pay fine and continue racing (instead of suspension) and NHRA would rather collect entry fees (not to mention fines). If you don't like it, you best start calling NHRA.

That might be the answer to what they are thinking. If a racer gets suspended then he will not be spending money on entry fees for a certain amount of time. If he pays a fine he will get to continue racing and paying entry fees. Sounds like something one of the bean counters would come up with.

Mark Lewis · 05-22-2014, 08:20 AM

Did NHRA talk a poll to see if people would rather pay a fine instead of getting suspended?
If so I missed that one.

Robert Simpson · 05-22-2014, 09:09 AM

Is it possible the cam was cut for stock stamped rockers and he had a true 1.5 roller rocker on it? I don't know. But we ALL should first contact our reps and protest NHRA's blatant attempt to raise revenue, since the car count is not rising etc. I for on am. I have never met this man but I know that mistakes do happen (I mean the non blatant one's). It could have very well happened to me, fail fuel check (pay a fine before you continue), fail weight check (pay a fine before you continue), etc. Lose first rd., pay a buy back and continue on with racing etc.....Ok the last one was a stretch.

BBF67 · 05-22-2014, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Simpson

.......Lose first rd., pay a buy back and continue on with racing etc.....Ok the last one was a stretch.

LOL but maybe its not such a stretch. Get tossed out in teardown, pay the fine and race next week. The new Stock/SS buy back.

Jim Wahl · 05-22-2014, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BBF67

LOL but maybe its not such a stretch. Get tossed out in teardown, pay the fine and race next week. The new Stock/SS buy back.

I was thinking the same thing! It's a win/win for NHRA. Watch for more and more infractions. Before long each tech guy will have to have a minimum amount of tech infractions like some police departments. It's called "assured income". Jim

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Jeff Colvert · 05-22-2014, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by BBF67

LOL but maybe its not such a stretch. Get tossed out in teardown, pay the fine and race next week. The new Stock/SS buy back.

When I got tossed out and fined for some stupid crap that's when this ole boy takes his sack of marbles and goes to the house BYE BYE!

05-21-2014, 11:00 PM	#1
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,845 Likes: 672 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: NHRA Levied Actions Against Don Davidson This is actually one of 9 emails I have received in references to the Don Davidson fining. I will not add the name of the writer as I don't have their permission to post it however I think it perfectly sums up the situation. "Jim, It's good to see you have keep the Davidson fine issue active. I don't understand why more people aren't blasting NHRA over this outrage and most don't even seem to understand the issue. You seem to get it, that monetary punishment has no place in sportsman racing. In fact I would argue it has no place in drag racing. NHRA has survived well from it's beginning in the 1950's until recently without fines. The rules infractions were dealt with in a manner that everyone understood and all knew what to expect when there was an infraction. I don't think most understand how serious this is or where it could lead if it goes unchallenged. Every infraction could carry with it the potential for a fine. Not passing fuel check, under the weight minimum, wheelbase off and of course any and all issues found during tear-down even if it is a mistake by NHRA inspectors. Plus the possibility of the car owner being fined along with the driver if the driver is not the owner to mention a few. Of all the issues raised by racers with respect to NHRA not once on any forum or in any conversation have I ever read or heard anyone ask for an increase in punishment of any kind for any rules violation. Leaving one to wonder what is the agenda of NHRA by this new use of fines? Please keep the discussion going so hopefully some may begin to get it." . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

05-21-2014, 11:35 PM	#2
spike1 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 96 Likes: 120 Liked 53 Times in 16 Posts	Re: NHRA Levied Actions Against Don Davidson Just a little more on this that came from a reliable source. All teardown infractions will now cost a fine instead of suspension ( blatant may also get suspension). Reason given is NHRA thinks that most racers would rather pay fine and continue racing (instead of suspension) and NHRA would rather collect entry fees (not to mention fines). If you don't like it, you best start calling NHRA.

05-21-2014, 11:42 PM	#3
countrypuppy4865 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Donaldsonville, LA Posts: 982 Likes: 17 Liked 228 Times in 70 Posts	Re: NHRA Levied Actions Against Don Davidson In my opinion, for a minor infraction you should be given an option to pay a fine or suspension. In that situation, if the fine isn't paid the suspension must be served. After the suspension period is over, the racer would be allowed to race again upon inspection. __________________ Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird

05-22-2014, 08:20 AM	#5
Mark Lewis Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 352 Likes: 64 Liked 209 Times in 46 Posts	Re: NHRA Levied Actions Against Don Davidson Did NHRA talk a poll to see if people would rather pay a fine instead of getting suspended? If so I missed that one.

05-22-2014, 09:09 AM	#6
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 808 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: NHRA Levied Actions Against Don Davidson Is it possible the cam was cut for stock stamped rockers and he had a true 1.5 roller rocker on it? I don't know. But we ALL should first contact our reps and protest NHRA's blatant attempt to raise revenue, since the car count is not rising etc. I for on am. I have never met this man but I know that mistakes do happen (I mean the non blatant one's). It could have very well happened to me, fail fuel check (pay a fine before you continue), fail weight check (pay a fine before you continue), etc. Lose first rd., pay a buy back and continue on with racing etc.....Ok the last one was a stretch.