If a car fails tech on one of the early qualifying days, SCCA tech does not require that car to be flagged for retech after subsequent qualifying sessions. This could result in that car taking pole position then being DQ'd in the race. So the misplaced car gets the pole glory and prizes, then is misplaced in the race, and can effect the final outcome of the race. It also prevents the driver of that illegal car from being able to win the big prize.
There is no formal process to monitor cars that fail tech and ensure they correct their issue. I believe there should be. If there are tech people out there who are working at the Runoffs, please make sure this happens informally, atleast in FF and FC (our classes ).
Thanks!