There is a computer program out there we use that does random order after everyone's added into the list. I cant remember off hand what its called it was around $250
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I agree! We have the same problem here in Mn. Everyone running different rules and you can't travel. Currently its basically killed off two groups in the area.
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Supertiquer read the first post. The associations that run these rules are listed. Look them up
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Pulling them that direction makes a lot of sense in terms of safety. Great idea!
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Alot of variables go into scale. Calibrations is big with them. Surface plays a huge factor. softer ground makes you weight less. some places can be 500 lbs difference if it rained on gravel.
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Not trying to speak for Kurt but I know for our local fair we grab a few people who flag for other local shows. At the ntpa level we take a training class every year and a test we need to pass to be able to be a tech. The experienced techs I have been around are also willing to answer any question a new tech may have to help train them in.
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Wow are u in high school, just re wording everything I say to make yourself seem smart? Because that's all your doing.
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And you are? The keyboard warrior? Look back also when I said ntpa doesn't care what I say there going to do what they want!
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This is turning into the same conversation as the vaccine mandate. Forcing people to do something they don't want to do. Multiple ACTUAL techs have said no to it on this and yet people who aren't a part of it keep saying PPE. Take a hint form the people who it actually affects.
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Cant agree more Kurt! Well said!
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No need to build and test. They are everywhere banks, gas stations, jails etc. Problem solved!! Onto world hunger!!
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I've got an idea. Lets put every track person in a steel cube with bullet proof glass! Every piece of track equipment must be autonomous including the sleds so that everyone can stay back 500 ft. from the track!
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I'm not mad, I'm not worked up, I'm just stating how I feel on it. However people take what I say is on them not me. ITs my opinion. Just like every other post on here is an opinion. Some people just take it to serious.
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Not worried either way. Its cut and dry. I didn't threaten anything its a statement. The ntpa wont care about my opinion on it, there going pass whatever rules they want to. Its my choice to make a decision based off of that. No one is forced to work anywhere, you make that decision based of what the employer offers.
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Im just stating facts. This older generation of techs wont be able to handle the gear in heat and would be forced out, and younger techs are hard to come by.
This has nothing to do with being a fireman. I know they do a lot of work in heat with a lot of gear on but at the same time that is VOLUNTARY. You know what is to be done going into it. Not taking anything away from it.
At the same
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3-4 hour is exactly what it is with track grooming and sled changes. We don't get to take a break during the show. Apparently you don't go to ntpa events. And as a far as mostly night pull, yes they are but we are also there walking the pits for 4 hours before the show. And yes do we get paid sure. but if you truly knew what techs get paid for an 8 hour day of pit walking, teching, sett
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Your living in a dream world if u think that's what we wear. We hare required to wear jeans a button up shirt and eye protection.
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Pit crew guys stand or sit around in the shade over 70% of the time. No helmets, face mask or glove with there suits un zipped. still a huge difference.
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You have to remember the tech guys are STANDING in direct sunlight for 3-4 hours. These nascar guys are SITTING in a truck in the AC or in the shade. When there sitting down waiting for pits or a crash they are not wearing there helmets face mask and gloves. They aren't fully suited for more then a few minutes at a time. HUGE difference
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Tell you what, the day they mandate fire proof clothes and helmets to to be a tech official is the day id quit. The heat in the summer compiled with that type of safety wear for a 3-4 hour show would likely do more damage then could be done in the possibility of an incident. I watched a tech almost have a heat stroke this past summer wearing jeans and t shirt. The tech officials are responsible f
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At our county fair pull we charge everyone $20 to get into the pits. That covers the first hook if your puling. The second hook is an extra $10.00 at the registration table. So two hooks $30.00
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So your saying by going from cast to billet block isn't stronger? or going to a hqd rear end over cast isn't stronger? or profab/Atlasmax transmission over cast isn't stronger?
Because that is what he is talking about with OEM.
Lets Ask Prostock and Super Stock guys what they think.
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I don't Think it will ever happen. Each group with a rule set won't wanna change to accommodate another group. Would I like to see it. Hell yea! I think it would bring more people into a sport if they know they can move around and pull. Or like me you live between groups and don't know who to build for. I think all the "BIG" organizations are still to hung up on battling each other
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Thank you Jake Koch!
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I literally never mentioned the NAME of the class I referenced the rules. As far as whining I never did. I simply asked a question. Go back and read what was written before complaining, you obviously didn't read it at all the prior to acting like a fool. I'm building a tractor to run at home and was just curious what things I would or could do to adjust to fit there. I literally asked
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I understand that. But the rules per the website, contradict themselves. I'm just making an observation not trying to ruffle feathers. I was also asking because I'm building a tractor also.
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I know down the list it says aluminum rims allowed and it is what it is, but they might as well remove the stock appearing rule. I agree the speed limit helps a lot. ECI has a great class that basically limits just speed limit. I know the altered farm class around SE MN and WI runs different rules but y bend the farmstock rules in gordyville. Why not have a altered farm rules class for them?
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I have a quick question on the rules for the farmstock. This is right from the rule book.
"1. Tractors are to be stock appearing. This is a Farm Stock class and should be presented as such. "
I'm not trying to ruffle feathers, but y are tractors allowed to run aluminum rims and custom frames when tractor per the rules should remain stock appearing? Not saying I don't agree with i
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It says badger state tractors are to run a smooth 3x3. So if the group this tractor was running with doesn't have a rule set on the page they can say they are hot farm, get a cover from harts to try and go to ship. Harts works well with dealers to try different things on new turbos.
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Not saying it was a badger state tractor. All I said was a 466 tractor. If you were a harts dealer and had the availability to put one on and try wouldn't you?
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