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08-12-2004, 09:44 AM
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Re: S/SS @ Sonoma
I would like to put one on and I know it will help, just don't want to get tossed for it if they deem it illegal. At Sonoma they spent 1 hour teching the car, 5 guys! After my second Q run they pulled us out of line and asked to see every switch and wire location. I offered the schematic I drew but they were not interested. They were under the dash, hood, and carpet calling out wire colors and connections and quizing me on the 7AL3 wiring and RPM activated switches. I am sure they were looking for some electronics, photo cells, delays etc. None on my stuff. I have no complaints and I am glad to see them looking.
Barry 
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08-12-2004, 06:59 PM
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Re: S/SS @ Sonoma
Barry, how much searching can they do before it equals a 'teardown'? Is a 'teardown' involve the engine only?
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08-13-2004, 03:53 AM
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Re: S/SS @ Sonoma
Sam and Marlin, Tech at the Autolite's was as it should be every time. They dinged a ton of cars. The car in question was at that race, I think to make it look good they pulled 8 of us out for inspection after our second hit. They can request a cyl head or both at any time and at the last divisional race they had us remove the top half checking for porting,stock rockers, welding, ie- dye test and carb mods. They mic every opening on the carb, manifold and cyl heads. I have not heard of a pan pulled in ages. My stuff is too stock! I cannot afford the trick stuff.. They look at everything especially if rummors are flying like Sonoma. Hey, I am new and I know they want to get my attention. I welcome it. Barry
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#6
08-13-2004, 04:21 AM
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Re: S/SS @ Sonoma
That is what Warren Johnson always said. I welcome a tear down. Unless you were going 9:80 in A/SA other than checking fuel I don't see the point. I guess it keeps the tech guys in shape. Sam
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#8
08-13-2004, 06:18 AM
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Re: S/SS @ Sonoma
The way I understand, The owner does and NHRA does the inspecting. The video: 4 DAYS IN MAY shows Bobby DeArmond tearing down at the record setting race at Mission Raceway in B.C. Shows you everything they do to determine if the record is a legal one set. Very good video. I recommend it. www.horsepowerheaven.com
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