You are talking symantics.

What you have to realise is why NHRA has each rule. Basically in this case they do not want to car to move when the driver thinks it will not (during the burnout), and they want to brakes to return to normal operation and work like they should when the driver needs and expects them to.

It really is about safety of the driver and track personel.

I personally want to be safe and I would never want to be responsible for hurting anyone else.