2016 Oildown enhancements

[Adger Smith]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Just trying to figure out how to make us go away.

Billy, For me they accomplished that a while ago. I don't want to go to races and be mad before I get in the gate. I've always gone to have fun. The fun factor meter has been bouncing near Zero for quite a few years and the Ego inflation has leaked off!!! I think this oil down enhancement is one of the biggest slaps in the face sportsman racers have ever had from NHRA. Just who do they think would intentionally tune or misuse their equipment to win a dial in Sportsman race? Who's pocket do they think the fine money is going to come out of? No, we don't have a sponsor contract that budgets in $$$ for oil down fines. To me it just shows how far out of touch the management of NHRA is with the Sportsman ranks. The problem with oil downs slowing the program is with the Pro ranks. What does it matter if they spend 45 seconds moping up a few drops of oil on the starting line from a sportsman car or a few drips( probably caused by being held too long & overheating in the lanes) of water? I'm sure they are concerned with putting on a good show for the 25 people in the stands when Sportsman racers run. There is no TV or rush for time when the Sportsman classes are running. If they don't get finished when it is time for the pros to run just do like they normally do, cut'em off & run the pros. I thought that was what filler was for.

[Lenny5160]

Originally Posted by Adger Smith

What does it matter if they spend 45 seconds moping up a few drops of oil on the starting line from a sportsman car or a few drips( probably caused by being held too long & overheating in the lanes) of water?

You obviously spent more time writing your diatribe than you did reading the official policy. You only pay if they need to fire up the tractors.