Originally Posted by
Rick Ross
There was really nothing funny about that jumped start. I am surprised that none of the other FM drivers filed a protest.
Can that be done?
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5.11.3. Judges
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Judges are optional officials who may perform one or more of following
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[FONT=Univers]A. Starting Judges report to the Chief Steward any false starts immediately[/FONT][FONT=Univers]after they occur. Finishing Judges declare the order in which [/FONT][FONT=Univers]cars cross the finish line. Judges of the Fact decide whether a car [/FONT][FONT=Univers]has touched or passed a given line or rule on other facts of the [/FONT][FONT=Univers]same type provided in the Supplemental Regulations.[/FONT]
[FONT=Univers]B. A Judge’s determination may not be protested.[/FONT]
[FONT=Univers]C. A Judge may correct his determination with the approval of the [/FONT][FONT=Univers]SOM.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Univers][FONT=Univers]Wouldn't this imply that if the Starting Judge did not call a jumped start, that his/her determination cannot be protested?[/FONT][/FONT]