tinted windows on a stocker?

Daniel Ashlock · 06-26-2008, 07:36 PM

i know the rulebook says clear windows & factory tinting only...but what if a car (my grand national) already has the windows lightly tinted ( lets say 25% or less

) just how strict are they on this rule, really don't wanna scrap the the stuff off, cuz the car is black & hot & it really helps, don't wanna be dq'd for over something so simple either....any input appreciated

keith ohanesian · 06-26-2008, 08:03 PM

its up to the starter..

Jeff Lee · 06-26-2008, 08:28 PM

I live in Arizona were I'll bet it get's hotter than D4. I was at a National event, passed tech with my AF/S Shelby when later on Danny Gracia (Nat'l Tech Director) walked up and said he would let me race as soon as I cleared off the tinting. So I grabbed a razor and some windex and off it went! Mind you, not without a little disgruntlement under my breath, but he's the man!
The reason they don't like tint is it makes it harder to see what the driver may be up to. That would usually mean "no good".

Jim Blankenship · 06-26-2008, 08:28 PM

or the tech man or maybe the maid at the motel across street from where you stayed

John Kelley · 06-26-2008, 09:15 PM

Other racers might snivel to the tech man......:-)
It happens..........

Jeff Lee · 06-27-2008, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Kelley

Other racers might snivel to the tech man......:-)
It happens..........

Did I mention my car was #1 qualifier and street driven?

vic guilmino · 06-27-2008, 10:32 AM

no boost control in car
no headlight cover
i race a gn for 6 years in nhra
give me a call and we can talk
vic guilmino
301-573-7921

Daniel Ashlock · 06-27-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

Did I mention my car was #1 qualifier and street driven?

mine will still see the street occasionally... hell i'm sill cruising around in it right now..

Daniel Ashlock · 06-27-2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vic guilmino

no boost control in car
no headlight cover
i race a gn for 6 years in nhra
give me a call and we can talk
vic guilmino
301-573-7921

thank for the phone number, we will be talking, i'll try not to bug you too much

thanks again

Daniel Ashlock · 06-28-2008, 01:24 AM

who had the gn in stock with perm. number 1753 ?

06-26-2008, 08:03 PM	#2
keith ohanesian Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 392 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: tinted windows on a stocker? its up to the starter.. __________________ No prep is king

06-26-2008, 08:28 PM	#3
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: tinted windows on a stocker? I live in Arizona were I'll bet it get's hotter than D4. I was at a National event, passed tech with my AF/S Shelby when later on Danny Gracia (Nat'l Tech Director) walked up and said he would let me race as soon as I cleared off the tinting. So I grabbed a razor and some windex and off it went! Mind you, not without a little disgruntlement under my breath, but he's the man! The reason they don't like tint is it makes it harder to see what the driver may be up to. That would usually mean "no good". __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

06-26-2008, 08:28 PM	#4
Jim Blankenship Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: nashville tn Posts: 149 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: tinted windows on a stocker? or the tech man or maybe the maid at the motel across street from where you stayed __________________ Jim Blankenship 3086 STK

06-26-2008, 09:15 PM	#5
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: tinted windows on a stocker? Other racers might snivel to the tech man......:-) It happens..........

06-27-2008, 10:32 AM	#7
vic guilmino Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: wv Posts: 884 Likes: 42 Liked 56 Times in 21 Posts	Re: tinted windows on a stocker? no boost control in car no headlight cover i race a gn for 6 years in nhra give me a call and we can talk vic guilmino 301-573-7921 __________________ Vic Guilmino 1129 STK

06-26-2008, 07:36 PM	#1
Daniel Ashlock Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bartlesville, Oklahoma Posts: 61 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	tinted windows on a stocker? i know the rulebook says clear windows & factory tinting only...but what if a car (my grand national) already has the windows lightly tinted ( lets say 25% or less) just how strict are they on this rule, really don't wanna scrap the the stuff off, cuz the car is black & hot & it really helps, don't wanna be dq'd for over something so simple either....any input appreciated __________________ Daniel Ashlock 4103 Stock -'86 Buick Grand National stock class bound!!

06-28-2008, 01:24 AM	#10
Daniel Ashlock Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bartlesville, Oklahoma Posts: 61 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: tinted windows on a stocker? who had the gn in stock with perm. number 1753 ? __________________ Daniel Ashlock 4103 Stock -'86 Buick Grand National stock class bound!!