Why Aren't the Drivers Also Suing the Tire Suppliers?

**buster83** · 09-05-2016, 08:59 AM

in babbs case at scales it was a engine change that bit him the year birky was light he was very furious of the scale it cost him a trip for the A main and these 2 cars 15,0 passed every scale up to that point, then one year bloomer won but the scale was very borderline weighed twice but collected the money.some teams have scales or take them to a nearby scale and have them weighed.the scale thing when you are paying out prize money they should be certified by the state.

**Barbecueboy** · 09-05-2016, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by toyracer

I have a question?
Say the scales were inspected the week of the race.
They had 72 late models there plus other division. Cars crossed the scales countless times before racing, after hot laps , heats, consis mains etc.

What is life expectancy for those scales to remain spot on their calibrated weight with all those cars going across in a given weekend? Is there something in the law that addresses that?

Next point is should tracks write down all weights for a night & have scales checked after racing?Hypothetically what if track did this & the scales were say 30lbs heavy. Should track DQ anyone within
that 30 lb window?

My point in all this is. Scales were there all weekend for you to check. I don't think those scales malfunctioned only when the Zero crossed them.

Bringing attorney's & lawsuits is taking dirt racing down a bad path.

Allowing official outcomes of races to be determined by less than adequate standards and measures is even a worse path.......IMO

**Barbecueboy** · 09-05-2016, 09:26 AM

You can roll across it a hundred times.........if it's a pile at crap it's still going to stink.

**calverton** · 09-05-2016, 09:44 AM

how is it pile of crap when 72 late models go across the scale and passed but the 73rd didn't please explain that one

**Barbecueboy** · 09-05-2016, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by calverton

how is it pile of crap when 72 late models go across the scale and passed but the 73rd didn't please explain that one

Because the track left themselves open to this happening.......they didn't dot the I or cross the t.

The newly installed scales should have been checked and certified to be used in commerce for the state of Ohio......apparently according to what the reports say,they weren't.......which is still baffling considering how buttoned up , organized and well planned the events at eldora are.

Maybe Scott was truly light......but with the mess eldora created for themselves by not having the scales certified , we will never know for sure.

**old fan** · 09-05-2016, 10:13 AM

A. A minimum weight limit of 2300 pounds. We reserve the right to amend this rule in certain locations on the schedule. Exception: Cars equipped with GMPP AMRA Sealed and certified CT525. B. No burn-off allowance. C. The scales used by the AMRA track will be considered the official scales for the event. D. Scales are recommended at all AMRA sanctioned events. E. AMRA officials have the right and duty to weigh any car at any time or at the official�s discretion. does this look familarF. Any attached weights must be securely attached to the frame, painted white or bright silver and have the car number clearly displayed on them. Weights of up to fifty (50) pounds must be secured by two (2) half inch (1/2�) Grade 5 or higher bolts on two (2) weight clamps. Weights secured by one bolt and/or held on by a means other than accepted by the Technical Inspector will not be permitted. Due to the high risk factor involved, any car that loses lead weight during an event may be fined or face disqualification. G. No weights may be attached to rear bumper. H. No driver-operated weight adjustment devices are permitted