New Technical Inspection Addendum - Page 2

63corvette · 02-20-2021, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DG

Drive shaft acceleration profiles of previous runs Elapsed Time from a RacPak can be downloaded to devices that work with the MSD Grid to make timing adjustments down track to run the same drive shaft profile and ET over and over. Or a new drive shaft acceleration profile can be downloaded via Bluetooth to run a different ET so its not so obvious what's going on. People have figured out how to embed the circuitry inside the MSD Grid box making it very difficult for tech officials to spot. However, the Personal Computer (PC) in the trailer will have the illegal software installed on it. The new language makes it clear Tech officials can demand access to the PC. NHRA should be applauded for their efforts to protect the integrity of our sport and attempts to maintain a level playing field for the vast majority or racers that don't use such devices.

Very good description of what is going on in the sportsman classes.
I am not saying everyone is using the grid system in this manner however, it is and has been happening.
One more item I believe should be outlawed is any counter, drive shaft, wheel or any other type of counter.
The tech department is just now starting to catch up with the technology that is available.
Just My Take
Rick Cates
Canyon, TX

GTX JOHN · 02-21-2021, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DG

Drive shaft acceleration profiles of previous runs Elapsed Time from a RacPak can be downloaded to devices that work with the MSD Grid to make timing adjustments down track to run the same drive shaft profile and ET over and over. Or a new drive shaft acceleration profile can be downloaded via Bluetooth to run a different ET so its not so obvious what's going on. People have figured out how to embed the circuitry inside the MSD Grid box making it very difficult for tech officials to spot. However, the Personal Computer (PC) in the trailer will have the illegal software installed on it. The new language makes it clear Tech officials can demand access to the PC. NHRA should be applauded for their efforts to protect the integrity of our sport and attempts to maintain a level playing field for the vast majority or racers that don't use such devices.

Anyone that thinks this is a conspiracy theory or the technology isn't readily available for purchase on the internet, hasn't researched the issue.

Bingo!!!!

Carguy49 · 02-21-2021, 11:30 PM

I thought that honesty and integrity was an important part of being a great racer. Those virtues were important to me and my friends when we raced. I guess things have changed for a few.

Pretty darn sure that most racers are very proud of their honest racing qualities.

GTX JOHN · 02-21-2021, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Carguy49

I thought that honesty and integrity was an important part of being a great racer. Those virtues were important to me and my friends when we raced. I guess things have changed for a few.

Pretty darn sure that most racers are very proud of their honest racing qualities.

That was Then = This is Today....

Cheat Cheat and be hard to beat!

matt82114 · 02-22-2021, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GTX JOHN

That was Then = This is Today....

Cheat Cheat and be hard to beat!

I'm not going to give any specific information.... but I can tell you personal stories of things that make even us go "huh?" when it comes to parts.

I'll just leave it at that.

Matt Hanley
Leverich Racing Top Fuel

Keith 944 · 02-22-2021, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Carguy49

I thought that honesty and integrity was an important part of being a great racer. Those virtues were important to me and my friends when we raced. I guess things have changed for a few.

Pretty darn sure that most racers are very proud of their honest racing qualities.

If you don’t think people will cheat, please read the section where people were talking about teaching kids and the pine derby cars
those kids are now grown up and racing

jmcarter · 02-22-2021, 09:47 AM

Bear with me on this but one of my favorite books is John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden”. Along with revealing much about human nature as well as the concept of free will, it really explores how people are so much alike but can be wired so differently such that their value systems are unfathomable to most of us. In this context it is inconceivable to me that racers would cheat in such a manner but I’m realistic enough to know it happens. Hopefully NHRA will do due diligence on this but for those who get away with it they should know karma is a bitch. Meanwhile they can go on living their miserable lives where there are no boundaries or values. Off my soapbox...

Cbrinson47 · 02-22-2021, 09:54 AM

What happened to the special equipment that NHRA was supposed to use to check the thickness of intake and exhaust ports of cylinder heads at the end of the year before last. I forgot what it was called !

Carguy49 · 02-22-2021, 12:21 PM

Keith, I read and understand that cheating in racing has been around forever. I guess that I didn't realize that it was so rampant.

Gives a whole new meaning to the song - "I Did It My Way."

Kenney, how about hand written slips with E.T. and M.P.H. only.

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Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,979 Likes: 2,474 Liked 2,951 Times in 709 Posts	Re: New Technical Inspection Addendum I thought that honesty and integrity was an important part of being a great racer. Those virtues were important to me and my friends when we raced. I guess things have changed for a few. Pretty darn sure that most racers are very proud of their honest racing qualities. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

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jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,297 Likes: 2,383 Liked 3,184 Times in 973 Posts	Re: New Technical Inspection Addendum Bear with me on this but one of my favorite books is John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden”. Along with revealing much about human nature as well as the concept of free will, it really explores how people are so much alike but can be wired so differently such that their value systems are unfathomable to most of us. In this context it is inconceivable to me that racers would cheat in such a manner but I’m realistic enough to know it happens. Hopefully NHRA will do due diligence on this but for those who get away with it they should know karma is a bitch. Meanwhile they can go on living their miserable lives where there are no boundaries or values. Off my soapbox... __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 02-22-2021 at 10:04 AM.

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Cbrinson47 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Posts: 82 Likes: 541 Liked 56 Times in 33 Posts	Re: New Technical Inspection Addendum What happened to the special equipment that NHRA was supposed to use to check the thickness of intake and exhaust ports of cylinder heads at the end of the year before last. I forgot what it was called !

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Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,979 Likes: 2,474 Liked 2,951 Times in 709 Posts	Re: New Technical Inspection Addendum Keith, I read and understand that cheating in racing has been around forever. I guess that I didn't realize that it was so rampant. Gives a whole new meaning to the song - "I Did It My Way." Kenney, how about hand written slips with E.T. and M.P.H. only. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends. Last edited by Carguy49; 02-22-2021 at 12:24 PM.