Ya know.......

MR DERBY CITY · 05-12-2019, 10:26 AM

Billy, he was probably texting....

Rich Biebel · 05-12-2019, 10:59 AM

Probably the same way he drives on the street...

Changes lanes abruptly with zero regard for other drivers

"Daddy bought me this Mustang and its way faster than your car so I can cut you off anytime I feel like it and I'm special" LOL

cmracing · 05-12-2019, 11:45 AM

I had a very well seasoned guy in his Super Pro dragster cut across in front of me the same way once, I came close to cutting his dragster in half. Yeah, he got an earful from me after that!

Wayne Totaro · 05-12-2019, 12:38 PM

Billy, Give him a break! He was returning a text message on his "Smart Phone"

Sean Marconette · 05-12-2019, 01:21 PM

I do not think the majority of tracks even cover the rules of the track, and safety while on their premises. Courtesy staging, turning off the track, short turn off vs long turn off and just watching for other cars. I went testing last weekend and even the long time staging lane worker warned me to pay attention to the group of street cars as we were doing time only runs. These were not kids but had their new fast toys out to see what it would do. I was hanging in the back of the lanes just to avoid them. I don't assume someone knows the rules, or is paying attention. Just like people merging onto traffic when they have a yield sign. That sign is not for them but someone else, and your supposed to get out of their way.

Their needs to be a briefing or class before someone can go down the track, not everyone has common sense or courtesy these days.

Sean

Bob Don · 05-12-2019, 01:27 PM

It doesn't just happen with rookies. At Napierville Open I was paired with a big name super stock guy during qualifying. He decided to slam on his brakes and cut across me to take the first turn off. That was a pucker moment!

BG56 · 05-12-2019, 05:20 PM

"Hey kid, get off my lawn!" hahaha Billy I think this guy needed to be tracked down and the rules of etiquette explained to him. Calmly and concisely as only a seasoned veteran drag racer could do. He might be receptive and spread the word amongst his buddies, before a worse situation occurs.

05-12-2019, 07:37 PM

Some dragster racers do the same thing. I got cut off during a T&T in the Coronet. 136 mph and at 3700 pounds. The guy could have cared less. Not just kids do that

05-12-2019, 10:26 AM	#1
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,633 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,918 Times in 1,515 Posts	Re: Ya know....... Billy, he was probably texting....

05-12-2019, 10:59 AM	#2
Rich Biebel VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern New Jersey suburbs Posts: 2,314 Likes: 25 Liked 544 Times in 213 Posts	Re: Ya know....... Probably the same way he drives on the street... Changes lanes abruptly with zero regard for other drivers "Daddy bought me this Mustang and its way faster than your car so I can cut you off anytime I feel like it and I'm special" LOL __________________ Rich Biebel S/C 1479 Stock 147R

05-12-2019, 11:45 AM	#3
cmracing Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 173 Likes: 113 Liked 62 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Ya know....... I had a very well seasoned guy in his Super Pro dragster cut across in front of me the same way once, I came close to cutting his dragster in half. Yeah, he got an earful from me after that!

05-12-2019, 12:38 PM	#4
Wayne Totaro Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 235 Likes: 1 Liked 39 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Ya know....... Billy, Give him a break! He was returning a text message on his "Smart Phone" __________________ J. Wayne Totaro 1117 STK

05-12-2019, 01:21 PM	#5
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 792 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Ya know....... I do not think the majority of tracks even cover the rules of the track, and safety while on their premises. Courtesy staging, turning off the track, short turn off vs long turn off and just watching for other cars. I went testing last weekend and even the long time staging lane worker warned me to pay attention to the group of street cars as we were doing time only runs. These were not kids but had their new fast toys out to see what it would do. I was hanging in the back of the lanes just to avoid them. I don't assume someone knows the rules, or is paying attention. Just like people merging onto traffic when they have a yield sign. That sign is not for them but someone else, and your supposed to get out of their way. Their needs to be a briefing or class before someone can go down the track, not everyone has common sense or courtesy these days. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

05-12-2019, 01:27 PM	#6
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,495 Likes: 1,114 Liked 900 Times in 191 Posts	Re: Ya know....... It doesn't just happen with rookies. At Napierville Open I was paired with a big name super stock guy during qualifying. He decided to slam on his brakes and cut across me to take the first turn off. That was a pucker moment! __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

05-12-2019, 05:20 PM	#7
BG56 Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 350 Likes: 498 Liked 292 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Ya know....... "Hey kid, get off my lawn!" hahaha Billy I think this guy needed to be tracked down and the rules of etiquette explained to him. Calmly and concisely as only a seasoned veteran drag racer could do. He might be receptive and spread the word amongst his buddies, before a worse situation occurs.

05-12-2019, 07:37 PM	#8
Todd Hoven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ya know....... Some dragster racers do the same thing. I got cut off during a T&T in the Coronet. 136 mph and at 3700 pounds. The guy could have cared less. Not just kids do that