Jerry Emmons speaks his mind

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

It IS in black and white. The rule specifically states:



The only 'discretion' involved in this rule is determining whether or not a vehicle hit something or crossed the centerline. Period. It is completely unambiguous.

Let me clarify. If NHRA wants to make a ruling in a case such as this based off of skid marks seen on the track OR based off of tire smoke coming from the front tires, then they need to clarify the rule and include that. I agree that what was done in no way violates the rule as written, and I can see where he would be mighty P-O'd about being DQ'd per the rule as written. My point being is if NHRA want to make a ruling on this how the did, then they need to amend the rule at the same time. That's all I was trying to say.

And I agree that sometimes its excessive braking because the driver stomped two feet on the pedal and tried to throw the car in park, and sometimes things happen because of mechanical issues and that can cause the car to wiggle, premature lock up the tires, etc. I would hope that if it's a mechanical issue NHRA would make up for it somehow, but it is NHRA after all.