NHRA upholds Shoemachers fine.

art leong · 08-01-2008, 08:56 PM

One thing that bothers me is that the "spectators" complained and got almost immediate action

FED 387 · 08-01-2008, 10:56 PM

Schumacher business does not belong on this site--No I think NHRA is phuqued in their way of thinking but that is another story for another site--
Now about excess pit traffic there is definately a problem--What is the answer i dont know but NHRA is trying to get a handle on it-- I agree with what they are doing -------Comp 387

herbjr · 08-02-2008, 09:08 AM

FED your missing the point. NHRA fined a racer for something and they were wrong. It could and will happen to all of us one day not with NITRO but with something. I know alot about this deal as I just bought some NITRO for 1300, I bought it from the same source that supplies the NHRA source but wait they sell it for 2k at the race track. Bend the racer over one more time. The problem is the NHRA top lever racers have the budget but these independant Fuel Altered, Nitro harley guys dont. Again the little guy really gets hosed here.

just my .02

FED 387 · 08-02-2008, 10:57 AM

Herb--Don's dilemma I agree is worth talking about but not here--Who, what and why the supply is what it is ,the prices are what they are is not worth talking about on this site-- Yes there is a problem---But on the other hand did he have 300 gallons (or whatever it was) of banned nitro in his pit area??? Clearly a safety hazard for DSR racing employees as well as the general public. Did he use it in any DSR car that weekend ??? I hardly think so !!!! BUT the point NHRA (might be) is trying to make is the UNACCEPTABLE amount of nitro in his pit area. Because it is DSR and he has deep pockets not to be confused with your biker buddy who probably could not afford any type of a fine no matter how small/large they( NHRA) is going to make an example out of Don-- Also let's not forget the power struggle between Light and Schumacher Light wants to show who is in charge and Don is not going to put up with the BS.. End of story---

Now about all of the excess pit toys and irresponsible kids & parents joy riding around running hap hazaed all over the place there is a problem that needs to be addressed--NHRA has set down guidelines and if they are not followed I forsee a total ban of any motorized vehicles--Everybody is going to hafta use a truck/van/car to tow their racecars --Comp 387

herbjr · 08-02-2008, 03:02 PM

As a track operator i have actually taken a pit vehicle key out and made the parent come to me to get it back. Not once did they complain to me. Oh yea FED sorry to bring this up but he paid Vegas track to store the nitro and bring it to his rig for Monday testing that is the only reason NHRA knew it was there. It was upstairs and it wasnt 300 gallons. Anyway just remember they will do what they want to do because they always have.

Herb

08-01-2008, 08:56 PM	#1
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: NHRA upholds Shoemachers fine. One thing that bothers me is that the "spectators" complained and got almost immediate action __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

08-01-2008, 10:56 PM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: NHRA upholds Shoemachers fine. Schumacher business does not belong on this site--No I think NHRA is phuqued in their way of thinking but that is another story for another site-- Now about excess pit traffic there is definately a problem--What is the answer i dont know but NHRA is trying to get a handle on it-- I agree with what they are doing -------Comp 387

08-02-2008, 09:08 AM	#3
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: NHRA upholds Shoemachers fine. FED your missing the point. NHRA fined a racer for something and they were wrong. It could and will happen to all of us one day not with NITRO but with something. I know alot about this deal as I just bought some NITRO for 1300, I bought it from the same source that supplies the NHRA source but wait they sell it for 2k at the race track. Bend the racer over one more time. The problem is the NHRA top lever racers have the budget but these independant Fuel Altered, Nitro harley guys dont. Again the little guy really gets hosed here. just my .02

08-02-2008, 10:57 AM	#4
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: NHRA upholds Shoemachers fine. Herb--Don's dilemma I agree is worth talking about but not here--Who, what and why the supply is what it is ,the prices are what they are is not worth talking about on this site-- Yes there is a problem---But on the other hand did he have 300 gallons (or whatever it was) of banned nitro in his pit area??? Clearly a safety hazard for DSR racing employees as well as the general public. Did he use it in any DSR car that weekend ??? I hardly think so !!!! BUT the point NHRA (might be) is trying to make is the UNACCEPTABLE amount of nitro in his pit area. Because it is DSR and he has deep pockets not to be confused with your biker buddy who probably could not afford any type of a fine no matter how small/large they( NHRA) is going to make an example out of Don-- Also let's not forget the power struggle between Light and Schumacher Light wants to show who is in charge and Don is not going to put up with the BS.. End of story--- Now about all of the excess pit toys and irresponsible kids & parents joy riding around running hap hazaed all over the place there is a problem that needs to be addressed--NHRA has set down guidelines and if they are not followed I forsee a total ban of any motorized vehicles--Everybody is going to hafta use a truck/van/car to tow their racecars --Comp 387

08-02-2008, 03:02 PM	#5
herbjr VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1,027 Likes: 1 Liked 83 Times in 32 Posts	Re: NHRA upholds Shoemachers fine. As a track operator i have actually taken a pit vehicle key out and made the parent come to me to get it back. Not once did they complain to me. Oh yea FED sorry to bring this up but he paid Vegas track to store the nitro and bring it to his rig for Monday testing that is the only reason NHRA knew it was there. It was upstairs and it wasnt 300 gallons. Anyway just remember they will do what they want to do because they always have. Herb