Ok then tell me why?????

[Michael Beard]

Well its been a week, no reply at all from IHRA is this just going to be swept under the rug?
If, and I stress IF this was an electronics being found issue, and nothing is done other than a DQ, than I would say this was a cowardly act on IHRA's part not to hold said racer accountable and keep a fair and honest playing field for everyone. To me that type of infraction is the same intent as steeling from other competitors. either way, we should know why the DQ.

That's exactly what I was saying. Just because they don't announce something doesn't mean it didn't happen. Robert Staton was suspended indefinitely (http://www.ihra.com/competition/comp...t/category/200) many years ago. I was working for IHRA at the time and physically held his homemade delay device in my hand. If this was a similar incident and not dealt with in the same fashion, then it constitutes a MAJOR problem.

Originally Posted by Chuck Beach

Not saying this is right but, tough for IHRA to suspend a guy that supports IHRA. They already have to deal with very low car counts at most events.

ABSOLUTELY NOT! Rules are rules.

With proper rules enforcement, car counts go UP. They have been more proactive in the last year or two, and car counts have been going up. Piedmont, Richmond, and Farmington were all strong events.

[Tracy Robbins]

Originally Posted by Chuck Beach

Not saying this is right but, tough for IHRA to suspend a guy that supports IHRA. They already have to deal with very low car counts at most events.

If nothing is done they stand to lose more than just his one car. Many are waiting to see if action will be taken and if nothing happens credibility will be lost.

[Rusty2211]

I was at the Rockingham Invitational about 20 years ago when NHRA found a delay box in his trunk if I remember correctly. That may have pre-dated the NHRA website or twitter..

[Herbie Null]

This brings back some old memeories, I was right in front of lets just say ( Blank Blank ) on the scales at Rockingham when they were checking cars for a delay box and the tech offical yelled out we got it. The next round as I pulled up on the scales there it was in plain sight with a sign that read this delay box was found in ( Blank Blanks ) car. I was thinking how embarrassing this must be for him, then I thought F..K that cheating ****. This is theft and most of all its saying to your fellow racers screw you to. Racers found with a Delay box should be banned for life. The term ( Blank Blank ) racer is to protect the innocent.

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Rusty2211

I was at the Rockingham Invitational about 20 years ago when NHRA found a delay box in his trunk if I remember correctly. That may have pre-dated the NHRA website or twitter..

I was there and remember it well. Jim


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[JeremyDuncan]

The official that found the delay box was presented the violating delay box mounted on a plaque and he still has it!

I agree with Herb. The offender should be banned for LIFE from racing NHRA or IHRA.

[Rusty2211]

I think there is all sorts of electrical frivolity going on. I'd love to see NHRA do more checking on this stuff. As for Mr. Blank, he should move over to Super Gas and run with the Pro Stock Trucks and call it a day.

[Jeffl52]

Agree 100%. We all spend hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars on our cars to make them faster, to make them more consistent, and practice to drive them better. In this situation if IHRA doesnt make a decision for a suspension or lifetime ban I for one will not support them anymore. I can't speak for my father and brothers but I'm sure they feel the same way. Jeff Longhany

[freddie tyson]

I do not have a dog in this fight , BUT CHEATING IS CHEATING, the racer everyone is speaking of was caught last year for the same infraction, he should be banned from IHRA as well as NHRA just like some bracket racers were banned years ago for illegal MATTY boxes and this was at a local level, bottom line if you are wrong you are wrong! and to get caught less than a year later for the same thing is wrong for the IHRA to continue to let him race...He should be banned and stripped of all points and removed from the roster. To use the excuse should not be banned because of low car counts is stupid and the person who said that should be laughed out of town with him...If you are going to allow this why not do away with the rule book and make it A RUN WHAT YOU BRUNG ORGANIZATION......

[Frank Bialas]

Originally Posted by HR9121

I agree 100% Michael, but in today's society what a person can say about someone else is a fine line. I received messages wondering why I was taking up for the individual when nothing could be further from the truth. I don't even know him, I was actually trying to stop some people from saying something they might regret later.
The rules of the forum are there to protect the forum as well as the individual that might make an accusation against someone else without definitive proof. Some of the things being said could cause someone much bigger problems other than being kicked off a message board.

I don't regret much that I might say, because I don't give a rats azz about the liberal/bleeding/tree-hugging society that we are becoming. Did you get a ice cream or a slice of pizza when you got beat/lost growing up??? CHANGE is upon us, not good!!! Can't play with the rest of us? oh well so you have to cheat a n d got caught, SEE -YA now you you have all the time to go fishing/golfing or even landscaping.ENTITLEMENT funny that's what I wipe my azz with.