Long staging/spool times and double bulbing a competitor seem to be the biggest problems with diesel staging. Double bulbing being a rookie is one thing doing it intentionally is another.
Double bulbing is legal in most sanctioning bodies....I see no problem with it in diesel racing either, in my mind double bulbing gives the other person an advantage because they can stay outside the beams forever trying to light the turbo, while the double-bulber has to light it after they have already staged.
Thanks everyone for the comments and replies.
I just think it is important that as a racing community we come to the track informed and prepared. It will help with the impression we leave on the tracks and other racers.
It is also important for those that want to attend and participate in organized racing to understand the differences between thier local friday night street T&T and a real race. That if you understand and practice the fundamentals of true drag racing, you don't need a "record setting" truck to compete and have a good time!
And as someone stated earlier, the most important thing is to have FUN!!
I don't run my truck at events any more for this reason. I figure the less people that show up just to make a pass or 2, the quicker the racers can get done and go home. With fewer trucks on the track I can watch a couple of races at the beginning, walk a loop where the vendors are, and be back on the road home in 2 hours.
you're excatly what diesel racing doesnt need. the reason this thread is here is to attempt to educate the new racers so they dont upset people like you. way to support the sport. people like you are better off staying home. most of us enjoy the comradery and friendship gained by attending events, hell, some of us might even enjoy a beer at the track after racing !!!
Sorry my post bothers you, I meant no disrespect against the drag racers. I try not to run mine at events because I'm not competing and don't want to take the chance of blowing oil or coolant on the track(my truck did that at Fortuna and shut things down for a short time). I don't usually have time to spend all day at an event so i try to show my support by attending even if i don't race, and don't have alot of time. I also show my support by donating money and parts to people that have had bad luck and seem to need a hand. But if you think people like me should stay away from events, perhaps I should find other things to support.
Yeeeeeeeea but it is still chicken ****. 95 percent of racers, not the test and tune guys click one off and wait. The other 5 percent are doing it for an advantage or on accident.