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So if anyone has been paying attention, there was a controversy regarding a racer staging, got deep, backed up, re-staged, and won the round when the competitor did not even make the run, thinking that the other racer would clearly be DQ'd. It's always been my understanding that whether stated in the local rules or not, you have ONE chance to stage your vehicle, if you back up, you're out. Thoughts on the incident, or your understanding of the "rule"? "Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular." Dave Cook N375 | ||
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2 weeks ago my s10 rocked in and turned the top bulb out as soon as the other car fully staged my red light came on. And no I didnt idle down the track and cry like a baby like some do, I knew I eefed up and made a full pull and got no time on the slip. Pretty sucky way to end my season  | |||
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^^^^^^ 1001 ways to loose a drag race. Car issue or 100% operator? Good for you getting off the track promptly. I too dislike when others just idle off having no mechanical problems. | |||
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Was the second car prestaged yet when he backed out? | |||
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| DRR Pro |
Yes. Maybe even fully staged at some point during the shenanigans. Some are claiming that the tree was set for autostart, but I don't know how that could have happened. "Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular." Dave Cook N375 | |||
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DRR Top Comp |
That should be starters call and in that instance I would go with the one who did not screw up. You are not supposed to back up and restage unless starter tells you to. He messed up. That is my understanding to and like others I have messed up and accepted the consequences. With that said once all staging bulbs are lit the race is on and you accept it. Just like if they mess up on your dial, once you stage you have accepted it. Maybe he could have backed out and restaged himself? https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/ "Dunning-Kruger Effect" -a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge. Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue. 4X NE2 CHAMPION. 2020 TDRA NE2 Champion | |||
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The Starter rules, anyone remember Buster Couch? Anyone messin' with the bull got the horns, big time! Bob | |||
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Lol, I remember a funny car racer Brent Fanning from Oklahoma I think he was a cattle farmer and his car was painted like a black and white cow called Udder Nonsense. Anyway he pulls up on starting line and dropped a dried cow turd out back of his car. (1993 US Nationals?) Buster blew up so yes, if you mess with the BULL you get the horns. While many was amused apparently Buster was not. https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/ "Dunning-Kruger Effect" -a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge. Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue. 4X NE2 CHAMPION. 2020 TDRA NE2 Champion | |||
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It was SUPPOSED to just drop out onto the starting line. It ended up blasting pieces of it in every direction. Tony Leonard | |||
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