Jerry Emmons speaks his mind

[tpoh815]

Had he been someone else what would of happened??

[Lenny5160]

Originally Posted by Dan Fahey

Emmons had to be warned before.
This ruling did not happen over night.
This Ruling by NHRA falls under the term Persistent Infringement..!

Happens in all sports where the Player gets a pass on a Trifling Foul.
First time given a warning.
Because tempers escalate and is about safe and fair play.
Second time a sterner warning.
Third Time - Foul

Like driving through a school zone.
Speed limit is 25 mph.
Despite kids being around you drive at 35 or more...
Then complain you get caught..

D

The speed limit is clearly defined and posted. There is no argument to be made if you are in violation of that.

Emmons has yet to violate the excessive braking rule, as written.

[Carguy49]

Yes, the rule is written in black and white.

The problem with the rule is that it is open for interpretation. If all else fails, the Race Director is the final decision.

The biggest flaw in this rule - It is NOT levied equally at every race. I have seen videos of cars sideways and no DQ,

[TOSTO RACING]

Agree with Emmons 1000 percent! No disrespect to his opponent , but how did he get the win when he too clearly was on the brakes hard ?

I guess the rule book should say dial accordingly no lifting to win a race at all must stay in throttle till finish line lol give me a break just ridiculous!

[Dwight Southerland]

Originally Posted by tpoh815

Had he been someone else what would of happened??

Or if his permanent number began with a '7'.

[Randy Schonscheck]

To say he could see tire marks from the tower through binoculars and then being quoted to see tire marks on video of the next pair of cars is really stretching it. There is no way the director could see tire marks with all the previously layed down rubber and traction compound. It's tough enough out there without someone making sure it wasn't going to be "your day". Horrible call.

[jmcarter]

Bias and rule interpretation aside if you had been warned the prior round why wouldn't you dial honest and avoid dipping the front end at all?

[68Coupe]

Cause its 2017 and not 1980 something and very few of the best class/bracket/ .90 class drivers dial honest anymore.

[tpoh815]

Originally Posted by jmcarter

Bias and rule interpretation aside if you had been warned the prior round why wouldn't you dial honest and avoid dipping the front end at all?

When in Rome! Still a BS call! I said it before and say it again. It all depends on who you are at the time! They could throw out 90% of all Super Gas racers or Super Comp racers. Lets not even get into Super Street! RIDICULOUS! 150 Mph cars dumping to 115 SMH.

[TBR151J]

Originally Posted by tpoh815

When in Rome! Still a BS call! I said it before and say it again. It all depends on who you are at the time! They could throw out 90% of all Super Gas racers or Super Comp racers. Lets not even get into Super Street! RIDICULOUS! 150 Mph cars dumping to 115 SMH.

If you wheel race someone pumping the throttle, you can easily kill a whole S-load of MPH without even touching the brakes if you do it right.

As I said in other areas, been on both sides of this fence being the one warned and the one in the other lane against someone who was warned or should have been and wasn't. Whether you agree with how he drove or didn't, the fact remains NHRA needs to clarify and put it into black and white exactly what is and what isn't excessive braking. Until that happens, it is always going to be subjective.