NitroGate - one more time

[clwill]

Any reason they would not have a permanent appeal's board, like all other racing organizations?

Because the appeals are different, you might want a different panel to hear a technical violation appeal from the panel to hear a rules procedure violation appeal. And both parties get to approve the members of the panel, and person A may be seen as neutral to party X in this case but not by party Y in that case.

 

[Suzie Q]

So, you are basically "picking a jury"!

Thanks!

 

[PJ]

The pick the panel part is interesting to know. I assumed it would be the same group of people but the idea of technical infractions as opposed to other ones brings up a good point in needing different people to serve on it.

 

[clwill]

The appeals procedure takes up over 5 pages of the rule book... Complex and very detailed.

In the first appeal, there is a "standing review panel", but then at least three members of that are selected to hear individual appeals. That helps with the technical vs. other appeals issue.

There is required to be a decision by the review panel within 30 business days from the appeal (which is supposed to be filed within 10 business days of the infraction notice, followed by supporting documentation provided within 15 business days, etc., etc., etc.).

Then, if you don't like that decision, there is a Final Appeal process where the rules call out a very specific "appeal panel", one NHRA management person and two "members of the racing community, not NHRA employees". It goes on to state that they can't have been a competitor in the last year, can't have any financial or other stake in the outcome, and so on. It is THIS panel that the appealing party can object to (I misspoke above, the initial review panel is just set by NHRA from the standing panel). And here again, there is a formal process for objecting to members, within so many business days, etc., etc.

Anyway, you get the idea. The appeals process is extremely carefully spelled out. If you want to know more read the rulebook pages 30 - 36 (or if you're having trouble going to sleep ).

 

[Suzie Q]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz............Nope, that did it for me!!!

 

[club]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz............Nope, that did it for me!!!

Wake up little Suzie, wake up...

 

[Lori]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz............Nope, that did it for me!!!

Me too. I will just stay updated with those you than do such a terrific job of translating!
Very interesting though, thank you.

 

[DLB]

The good news is - most casual fans have probably forgotten about it sense they have (intentionally) failed to mention it all over the telecast the past couple of weeks. [That is, with the exception of Green's witticism].

DLB

 

[Toejam]

How do you guys know this stuff?

Cause we're Diehards Baby!!!

 

[davey]

How do you guys know this stuff?

Heck, that one even made my local newspaper when it happened.

 

[PJ]

Then, if you don't like that decision, there is a Final Appeal process where the rules call out a very specific "appeal panel", one NHRA management person and two "members of the racing community, not NHRA employees". It goes on to state that they can't have been a competitor in the last year, can't have any financial or other stake in the outcome, and so on. ).

I volunteer to be on the appeals board

 

[Alan]

I volunteer to be on the appeals board

Yeah sure....like they are going to let the biggest anti-countdown guy anywhere near NHRA suits....I could see it now on the news....

"Day 5 of the hostage situation in Glendora, CA, the man, known simply as 'pink tutu pj' is asking only for the termination of the 'NHRA Countdown'. He is believed to be a bit unstable at this point, as we have recently uncovered several posts on a message board called Nitromater, where he has criticized officials over this 'Countdown', and now authorities are wondering if these were all warning signs pointing to a disturbed individual."

 

[ozfuel]

lol Alan, there goes your pick the winner points .

Mark.

 

[clwill]

"Day 5 of the hostage situation in Glendora, CA, the man, known simply as 'pink tutu pj' is asking only for the termination of the 'NHRA Countdown'. He is believed to be a bit unstable at this point, as we have recently uncovered several posts on a message board called Nitromater, where he has criticized officials over this 'Countdown', and now authorities are wondering if these were all warning signs pointing to a disturbed individual."

Stop that! I almost spit my coffee all over my keyboard!!

POTY nominee

 

[Alan]

lol Alan, there goes your pick the winner points .

Mark.

He forgets to post mine anyway!!

 

[Suzie Q]

Yeah sure....like they are going to let the biggest anti-countdown guy anywhere near NHRA suits....I could see it now on the news....

"Day 5 of the hostage situation in Glendora, CA, the man, known simply as 'pink tutu pj' is asking only for the termination of the 'NHRA Countdown'. He is believed to be a bit unstable at this point, as we have recently uncovered several posts on a message board called Nitromater, where he has criticized officials over this 'Countdown', and now authorities are wondering if these were all warning signs pointing to a disturbed individual."

He can also be seen running aroung the pits of Indy wearing his famed "Anti-Countdown-Man" superhero costume!

John Rogers..........care to post the picture?

 

[club]

Yeah sure....like they are going to let the biggest anti-countdown guy anywhere near NHRA suits....I could see it now on the news....

"Day 5 of the hostage situation in Glendora, CA, the man, known simply as 'pink tutu pj' is asking only for the termination of the 'NHRA Countdown'. He is believed to be a bit unstable at this point, as we have recently uncovered several posts on a message board called Nitromater, where he has criticized officials over this 'Countdown', and now authorities are wondering if these were all warning signs pointing to a disturbed individual."

You forgot the obligatory "People who know him said he was always a quiet neighbor and kept to himself most of the time"

 

[JRX]

He can also be seen running aroung the pits of Indy wearing his famed "Anti-Countdown-Man" superhero costume!
John Rogers..........care to post the picture?

The newest review board member...

 

[PJ]

Ok now that was one of the funniest damn things I have seen on here. Who knew you had that much funny in ya

 

[Suzie Q]

That is HILARIOUS!!! John, you are such a great "Photo-shopper"!!! Now he just needs a veil and a bouquet and we will have the "complete" PJ!!!