Thornton got the shaft tonight

[castone]

I will say this again, the only way transponders would be a 100% correct is all the cars would have to be exactly the same length, and the transponders would have to be in the same location on all cars !

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

@MB_racer fact check me on this, but assuming they are going 80mph (probably a gross overestimation), .007 seconds is about 10 inches according to my math. RT definitely crossed first if the blue 1 had it on the nose and Ricky had it on the midplate

Your math is good. All race finishes should be visual. It's good enough for horses and dogs.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

While you may be right the argument could be made that rtj transponder was not in the correct location their for he is disqualified. The rule doesn't state where it's allowed to be as in options. It's where it has to be that way this sort of thing doesent happen. I'm glad rtj isn't pushing the point because he understands that they made a mistake not anyone else. At this point its just beating a dead horse though

I can't find a location specified in the dirtcar rule book?

[NormP]

Chances are if he's in position to only lose this closely, he'll be picking up wins here and there too.

Some days you're the pigeon, some days you're the statue.

[Jking24]

@MB_racer fact check me on this, but assuming they are going 80mph (probably a gross overestimation), .007 seconds is about 10 inches according to my math. RT definitely crossed first if the blue 1 had it on the nose and Ricky had it on the midplate

While you may be right the argument could be made that rtj transponder was not in the correct location their for he is disqualified. The rule doesn't state where it's allowed to be as in options. It's where it has to be that way this sort of thing doesent happen. I'm glad rtj isn't pushing the point because he understands that they made a mistake not anyone else. At this point its just beating a dead horse though

[Burke1118]

@MB_racer fact check me on this, but assuming they are going 80mph (probably a gross overestimation), .007 seconds is about 10 inches according to my math. RT definitely crossed first if the blue 1 had it on the nose and Ricky had it on the midplate

[0_VodooChild_0]

Fasttalk on DoD it was said that his transponder was not located in the right spot. Idk.. This finish may be talked about for a while.

Ricky has stated such on Facebook. He has said that the transponder on the 20RT was mounted on the mid plate where as Sheppy's was mounted on the left front bumper bar. Ricky also stated that it was their mistake not having it mounted where the World of Outlaws guys have theirs mounted. He chalked it up as a learning experience. Great to see him running up front with these guys. Hopefully, someone will give him a fulltime opportunity in a Late Model.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

Any of you guys see this? Pretty f***in hilarious. Wouldn't put it past the ole World of Richards Series......https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

Reminds me of the telescoping deck heights a few years back. Lol

[WildBill32]

Fasttalk on DoD it was said that his transponder was not located in the right spot. Idk.. This finish may be talked about for a while.

[JabberJaws83]

Any of you guys see this? Pretty f***in hilarious. Wouldn't put it past the ole World of Richards Series......https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

Do you realize how angles alter pictures?

[Burke1118]

Any of you guys see this? Pretty f***in hilarious. Wouldn't put it past the ole World of Richards Series......https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

[Highside Hustler25]

I'm seeing a whole lot of butt hurt whiners. Get over it. Sheppy won.

[riddle28]

they should always be racing to the stand, not a cable buried in the ground. they screwed ricky big time, second one this year big blue has bought

[chopter]

flagman should have been watching and realized there was a problem with the transponders if it gave shep the win.

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

.007 of a second. Using the eyeball test, the guy with a longer front bumper will win every time.

That's supposed to be checked by rule. There is a measurement. Lol