[QUOTE]Originally posted by sc4087:
You really want NHRA to stick their nose in this and start messing with local/big money bracket races?


If they are held at an NHRA. Track ——YES

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Originally posted by Larry Scarth:
I just read that Hunter has been suspended until 2023. It looks like NHRA is stepping up.

Standing up for the well being of drag racing.

Respect NHRA

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Originally posted by sc4087:
I am by no means condoning what he did here but all you internet Nazi's and goody two shoe posters better watch what you wish for. You really want NHRA to stick their nose in this and start messing with local/big money bracket races?

I sure hope all you people have all your stuff up to date, licenses. pants, jackets, gloves, etc. Chassis certifications. And oh yeah, all you guys going quicker than 4.49 better have your -15 suit and neck restraint on or some internet nazi is going to publically hang you and get the track in trouble with NHRA if they don't enforce the rules.

We all agree what he did was wrong and the track should have handled it differently but they didn't. Do you really want big brother sticking their noses in here?

YES, my cars and driver is 100% legal.

Like Ed , everything we have is up to date and safety equipment is above what is required.. if you can’t afford to be legal and you don’t care enough about your safety and the safety of your competitors STAY HOME…

EXACTLY but no one in charge is saying that. All you need at most of these big $ races is the entry fee, a helmet and jacket, that’s it!

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Originally posted by sc4087:
I am by no means condoning what he did here but all you internet Nazi's and goody two shoe posters better watch what you wish for. You really want NHRA to stick their nose in this and start messing with local/big money bracket races?

I sure hope all you people have all your stuff up to date, licenses. pants, jackets, gloves, etc. Chassis certifications. And oh yeah, all you guys going quicker than 4.49 better have your -15 suit and neck restraint on or some internet nazi is going to publically hang you and get the track in trouble with NHRA if they don't enforce the rules.

We all agree what he did was wrong and the track should have handled it differently but they didn't. Do you really want big brother sticking their noses in here?

Because of the advent of video replay, we've all seen several events transpire, we all believed could never happen.

This is the latest of several events that have drag races appearing as third world civilizations within gates.

It's good to see NHRA standing up for the well being of drag racing.

There's nothing wrong with a just chain of command.

Everyone deserves a second chance.

Excellent decision by NHRA - Respect

Big tires in the back little in the front…SEND IT…

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Originally posted by SlyFox:

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Originally posted by Lenny5160:

It isn’t “wrong” per se, but some view whomps in the shutdown area to be unsportsmanlike.

Sort of like turning the wheel to blink the stage bulb with AutoStart.

One of those can impact the outcome of the round, the other does not.

I’m not a fan of the steering wheel trick, but there are no innocent victims. All you need to do is go up there and stage your car.

The guy who sits there and refuses to go in carries just as much blame as anyone.

Agreed

I was at the Million. Had a great time track was good and the promoters did a great job. Lanes moved quickly and for me I will go again next year. Its is kinda to bad we are talking about the Million under these circumstances. I am old and Hunter is young. I get that some of these guys get a ego and are fearless. Better judgement will come with age. If an opponent beats me its not his fault as for that round he did a better job. I take the position that I hope he (or she) goes all they way. Unfortunately for Honey Wayne (Hunter) his actions as a young man he will be remembered trying to force an opponent in to the wall. I do not believe that was his intension, but he was wanting to get his opponents attention and make a statement. He did and the attention of the whole internet.

Without video it would all be hearsay.

Video is recording the events people could never imagine, ever took place.

Somebody has gotta stand up, who better than NHRA?

Plus, all the insurance for all these tracks, falls under the umbrella of the NHRA.

If it wasn’t for the safety rules in place and to come there would be a lot more statistics out there. It’s used to protect you , the track and the other car/driver.

A couple of thoughts.
Do I want Big Brother sticking their nose into this? Well if that is what it takes to put a stop to it then Yes I do. Promoter did nothing so NHRA got involved.

Steering wheel trick or whacking the throttle after finish line? So What? I think it is unsportsmanlike and poor character but it is not against the rules and no reason to try to kill them. I just laugh it off and do not let them get into my head.


Better have your stuff up to date?
Well you should any way but we are getting side tracked here. You having a jacket out of date is not the same as assault with a deadly weapon (Vehicle).

This whole thread is about one racer INTENTIONALLY running in to another.
That should be put a stop to in the strongest way possible. I think the Promoters should have stomped their foot down right there right then but they basically said entry fees were paid so no problem. That means someone higher had to step in and do what needed to be done.

Someone could have gotten killed with that and it should never happen again. Period.

Wonder if the ban only applies to NHRA held events or if it will apply to NHRA tracks

Well, its more than I thought would come of it, so kudos to NHRA.

13 pages later,and I bet he pays a fine and is good to go.
It might be a rather hefty fine,but he has won some serious cash drag racing.

Commercial lines... Policies. are deadly in cost.
With exposure you "WILL" have a problem.
Called Care,Custody,Control. Any business Corp knows this. You expose them to a reckless liability, S** "Will" hit the fan quickly. I know all too well about it in my line of work.
"No" it was not my carelessness. It was the Truck driver.

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Originally posted by sc4087:


I sure hope all you people have all your stuff up to date, licenses. pants, jackets, gloves, etc. Chassis certifications. And oh yeah, all you guys going quicker than 4.49 better have your -15 suit and neck restraint on or some internet nazi is going to publically hang you and get the track in trouble with NHRA if they don't enforce the rules.

This begs me to ask the question.

Myself and several other friends are planning to go to the Spring Fling in Vegas next year.

The last time we went I had contacted Kyle and asked if our IHRA credentials and certifications would be accepted. I was told no problem.

Until we got there...
Then because they were using NHRA tech guy's We were told we could not race unless we had NHRA license and certifications.
We went to Kyle and he eventually basically took our tech cards and let us run. He actually paid for 2 of our cars to have a NHRA sticker put on them.
I had talked to the Div director and told him I was a chassis inspector for IHRA and if he would not accept my sticker then I would load up. He pulled me aside and after a discussion he said I could run with mine.
Both NHRA and IHRA use the same SFI specs for certification so it should not have even came up.
So it looks like I will need a letter of acceptance before I load up next year to head out there. Some of the stuff NHRA requires is not the same in IHRA.

Dave

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Originally posted by SLICKSTER:
I was at the Million. Had a great time track was good and the promoters did a great job. Lanes moved quickly and for me I will go again next year. Its is kinda to bad we are talking about the Million under these circumstances. I am old and Hunter is young. I get that some of these guys get a ego and are fearless. Better judgement will come with age. If an opponent beats me its not his fault as for that round he did a better job. I take the position that I hope he (or she) goes all they way. Unfortunately for Honey Wayne (Hunter) his actions as a young man he will be remembered trying to force an opponent in to the wall. I do not believe that was his intension, but he was wanting to get his opponents attention and make a statement. He did and the attention of the whole internet.

That's it, when you lose, you go home and work on your tool.

I've never gotten angry at anyone when I've lost. Ever.

I can't get the thing loaded to go work on it fast enough, to have the time to be mad at anyone.

license suspension not banned

Statement of Action Against Participant
Hunter Patton’s license has been suspended until January 1, 2023 and until completion of anger management sessions, after an unacceptable on-track actions at South Georgia Motorsports Park, an NHRA member track. The action is appealable.