Jerry Emmons speaks his mind

Tony Janes · 03-12-2017, 05:23 PM

[QUOTE=Buick6;529369]Speaking as an outsider looking to get in the game, I have to say it is a shame when any drag race is won by "sandbagging" in order to cross the finish line hard on the brakes instead of at full throttle. Seems like that nonsense should be left to the bracket racers. How boring for the spectators (what spectators?). But as has been stated, the "top notch drivers" have figured this out and will continue to win that way because the rules have allowed this to happen. Can't blame them for finding a way that works. Perhaps the fix opens up a bigger can of worms for NHRA to attempt to police. Maybe the name should be changed to "Brake Racing" instead of "Drag Racing".[/QUOTE Buick 6, you might want to reconsider getting in the game. "top notch drivers" will leave you behind. Never heard of the Soros echo chamber.]

Toby Lang · 03-12-2017, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Janes

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Originally Posted by Buick6

Speaking as an outsider looking to get in the game, I have to say it is a shame when any drag race is won by "sandbagging" in order to cross the finish line hard on the brakes instead of at full throttle. Seems like that nonsense should be left to the bracket racers. How boring for the spectators (what spectators?). But as has been stated, the "top notch drivers" have figured this out and will continue to win that way because the rules have allowed this to happen. Can't blame them for finding a way that works. Perhaps the fix opens up a bigger can of worms for NHRA to attempt to police. Maybe the name should be changed to "Brake Racing" instead of "Drag Racing".

Buick 6, you might want to reconsider getting in the game. "top notch drivers" will leave you behind. Never heard of the Soros echo chamber.

Fixed your post for you, Tony.

Buick6 · 03-12-2017, 08:15 PM

Geez, y'all are tuff on the newbies.

Don Morris · 03-12-2017, 11:57 PM

Since safety is paramount, maybe one change to the rules regarding "excessive braking" that NHRA should consider is in the area of penalties. Instead of a DQ for "excessive braking" rules infractions, make it a suspension for some period of time during the current racing season or the next, depending on the time of year. Deterrents can be effective.

Ed Wright · 03-13-2017, 07:13 AM

Jerry did nothing wrong. No knowledgeable driver is going to watch that video and say that car was out of control. It stayed straight, wheels were rolling, not locked up, he was in full control. I think that was a bad call. Not like Jerry is still trying to learn how to drive.

Toby Lang · 03-13-2017, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Jerry did nothing wrong. No knowledgeable driver is going to watch that video and say that car was out of control. It stayed straight, wheels were rolling, not locked up, he was in full control. I think that was a bad call. Not like Jerry is still trying to learn how to drive.

Completely agree.

Mike Pearson · 03-14-2017, 03:27 PM

I have been racing super Stock for well over 30 years. I have never had a race my opponent has slammed on or locked up the brakes. I watch the qualifying times and know if the other racer is holding. I am not the caliber of driver that the world champs are but I have raced the best. Peter, Anthony, Rampy and several others that race clean and do not hammer the brakes at the stripe. My feeling is this type of heavy braking needs to be addressed by NHRA. It appears that Jerry was with in the written rule on his run unless he was warned prior not to continue with that practice.

GarysZ24 · 03-16-2017, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Jerry did nothing wrong. No knowledgeable driver is going to watch that video and say that car was out of control. It stayed straight, wheels were rolling, not locked up, he was in full control. I think that was a bad call. Not like Jerry is still trying to learn how to drive.

I agree as well....that's a bummer, but Jammin' Jerry will bounce back from that, but because of this we just might be looking at this years NHRA Stock Eliminator Champion! The last person I know who recently had to deal with adversity and rose to the top, was a certain quarterback named Tom Brady, and we know what he did now don't we???

He's certainly off to a great start!!!!

03-12-2017, 05:23 PM	#1
Tony Janes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Whittier, Ca Posts: 830 Likes: 94 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Jerry Emmons speaks his mind [QUOTE=Buick6;529369]Speaking as an outsider looking to get in the game, I have to say it is a shame when any drag race is won by "sandbagging" in order to cross the finish line hard on the brakes instead of at full throttle. Seems like that nonsense should be left to the bracket racers. How boring for the spectators (what spectators?). But as has been stated, the "top notch drivers" have figured this out and will continue to win that way because the rules have allowed this to happen. Can't blame them for finding a way that works. Perhaps the fix opens up a bigger can of worms for NHRA to attempt to police. Maybe the name should be changed to "Brake Racing" instead of "Drag Racing".[/QUOTE Buick 6, you might want to reconsider getting in the game. "top notch drivers" will leave you behind. Never heard of the Soros echo chamber.] __________________ Tony Janes 7941 STK, SS

03-12-2017, 08:15 PM	#3
Buick6 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 84 Likes: 16 Liked 16 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Jerry Emmons speaks his mind Geez, y'all are tuff on the newbies. Last edited by Buick6; 03-12-2017 at 08:18 PM.

03-12-2017, 11:57 PM	#4
Don Morris Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 39 Likes: 5 Liked 69 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Jerry Emmons speaks his mind Since safety is paramount, maybe one change to the rules regarding "excessive braking" that NHRA should consider is in the area of penalties. Instead of a DQ for "excessive braking" rules infractions, make it a suspension for some period of time during the current racing season or the next, depending on the time of year. Deterrents can be effective.

03-13-2017, 07:13 AM	#5
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Jerry Emmons speaks his mind Jerry did nothing wrong. No knowledgeable driver is going to watch that video and say that car was out of control. It stayed straight, wheels were rolling, not locked up, he was in full control. I think that was a bad call. Not like Jerry is still trying to learn how to drive. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA Last edited by Ed Wright; 03-13-2017 at 10:02 AM.

03-14-2017, 03:27 PM	#7
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,456 Likes: 618 Liked 1,945 Times in 586 Posts	Re: Jerry Emmons speaks his mind I have been racing super Stock for well over 30 years. I have never had a race my opponent has slammed on or locked up the brakes. I watch the qualifying times and know if the other racer is holding. I am not the caliber of driver that the world champs are but I have raced the best. Peter, Anthony, Rampy and several others that race clean and do not hammer the brakes at the stripe. My feeling is this type of heavy braking needs to be addressed by NHRA. It appears that Jerry was with in the written rule on his run unless he was warned prior not to continue with that practice. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS