COMPULINK WILL NOT HAVE SUPPORT STAFF AT NHRA FALL NATIONALS (2 Viewers)

[mikebcurve]

COMPULINK TIMING SYSTEM REVEALS IT WILL NOT HAVE SUPPORT STAFF AT NHRA FALL NATIONALS | Competition Plus

Just days before the NHRA Fall Nationals are scheduled to kick off at the Texas Motorplex outside of Dallas, Texas, Compulink released an official statement to the media on Sunday evening. The creators of the official timing system for the NHRA announced that while their timing system will be...

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This was shaping up to be a great event. I hope it doesn’t become an epic fail…..

 

[Professional Fan]

As the old saying goes "what could go wrong..."

 

[stitcherbob]

NHRA: "WOW We have the first Top Fuel dragster run in the two's!"

 

[Jeff]

Hmmm.... potential for a real cluster*uck...

 

[z28]

I would guess there are a lot of tracks who don't have Compulink folks on site at every event and do just fine. We shall see.

 

[Jack]

I'm confused. Why aren't reps from the manufacturer of the existing system going to be there?

 

[Jim]

I would guess there are a lot of tracks who don't have Compulink folks on site at every event and do just fine. We shall see.

They bring in a Compulink system for NHRA national events. Bob or someone else from Compulink is nearly always there. In the past, either the existing wiring has been compatible or they have had Compulink install compatible wiring for the event. In this case, they think they can just connect a Compulink system to the existing wiring and it will work fine. It may or it may not work. I think Bob is making the correct call here. If people are not going to listen to what you recommend, it's best to just walk away.

 

[Ramjet]

COMPULINK TIMING SYSTEM REVEALS IT WILL NOT HAVE SUPPORT STAFF AT NHRA FALL NATIONALS | Competition Plus

Just days before the NHRA Fall Nationals are scheduled to kick off at the Texas Motorplex outside of Dallas, Texas, Compulink released an official statement to the media on Sunday evening. The creators of the official timing system for the NHRA announced that while their timing system will be...

www.competitionplus.com

This was shaping up to be a great event. I hope it doesn’t become an epic fail…..

What could possibly go wrong ?

 

[Dragracer]

NHRA: "WOW We have the first Top Fuel dragster run in the two's!"

And the first run over 350mph.

 

[twostep]

I don't quite understand. If the Texas Motorplex decided to punt CompuLink back in October 2020 and go with another brand of timing system, why aren't they using that brand this year since the wiring changes have been made? Since they decided to return to the CompuLink system for 2021, looks like they'd reinstall the proper wiring to go with it.

Whoever Bob is apparently did the right thing unless there's more to this story than is being told.

 

[4onthefl4]

This direct quote from the article says it all:
"Compulink has repeatedly informed NHRA of the potential errors that could be produced with such a setup. Purportedly, non-Compulink personnel are going to attempt the re-install, being totally unaware of all the details needed to ensure the perfect race Compulink has delivered for decades. This attempt is not advised or authorized By Compulink."
I can only wish them good luck.

 

[DanTheFan]

And the first run over 350mph.

And Brittany will cut a .001 light with that 2 second run.

 

[Jeff]

I can see it now, a spotter at the finish line, and the starter with a walkie-talkie going "who you got down there "
Spotter "right lane by a bumper"

 

[4onthefl4]

I wonder if any team lawyers will be at the race?

 

[TSK]

Nothing like waiting until the week of a National event to ensure everything is working properly.

 

[twostep]

I can see it now, a spotter at the finish line, and the starter with a walkie-talkie going "who you got down there "
Spotter "right lane by a bumper"

Who's up for Friday night flashlight racing at the 'Plex?

 

[sammi]

Why are we hearing from a PR guy? I think someone from the competition side needs to explain this.

 

[BOO BOO]

Billy Meyer owns this track .I think he know what he's doing.

 

[Dragracer]

There are some things you don't miss with at a national event and the timing system is one of them. Billy Meyer is putting his reputation on the line. I hope they don't have any problems but if they do........

 

[ol21stud]

Over the years there have been many different companies making and selling timing equipment that worked well. Compulink probably isn't used at 50% of the active drag strips in this country today.
Do all the racers who have won money at a non-Compulink timed race need to give it back?
Comp+ quote: "It was certainly their option to freely choose whatever system they want," said Bob Brockmeyer, founder of Compulink Timing Systems.
Apparently Brockmeyer is trying to push NHRA into only using Compulink at all their races like NHRA did in the early days with Chrondek. Even way back then, others like Larry Applegate's Newtronics worked just fine.
Wires are wires. If they aren't damaged and their spec's are within the needs of a different timing system, they will work just as well as they would with Compulink's computer and sensors.
Coke or Pepsi? Dr. Pepper or a scotch and water works too.
He did get us talking about timing systems though...