Ice on manifold

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Originally Posted by Crew Chief

NHRA rule book says wet towels, rags, ice, etc. must be removed before vehicle leaves staging area. Found it in the General Rule section under fuel/air section 20, page 5.

I get it. Before leaving staging area??? Is staging area before the "pre-stage" light? Obviously that is a smart azz answer. Somewhere one has to remove ice??? Maybe before you are motioned up for burn out??