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Originally Posted by Mike Delahanty

I’m very sensitive to the Autostart 7 second timer because I like to slowly inch my way in just like Bryan. I know Bryan uses most of those 7 seconds. I started my count of Bryans’ time when Aaron’s light went back on. At my count of “5” - Bryans’ tree went red. The Autostart must have triggered to start when Aaron crept into the second stage beam the first time.

A tough break. And I’m sure it will make us all a little more conscious of those 7 seconds.

As far as I know, NHRA uses 10 seconds as the timeout limit. The rulebook doesn't mention it, and below is the most recent available public statement about it from 2005:

http://sportsman.nhra.com/content/sp...2564&zoneid=85

I am also a slow stager but I've never had a problem with it. There have been times where I got worried and took a couple bigger bumps.

In cases like this where the 3rd bulb was lit and then went back out, that's just a difficult circumstance.