Unbelievable ?..

MR DERBY CITY · 02-13-2025, 11:37 AM

The 3 west coast races are not even close to a full field yet. I realize that there are many factors that contributed to this ….lack of race tracks, NHRA, soaring costs, NHRA, …….

02-13-2025, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

The 3 west coast races aren?t even close to a full field yet. I realize that there are many factors that contributed to this ??..

Since Sonoma Raceway has left sportsman racing high and dry and the closing of Sacramento Raceway ( only one National Open) travel is the biggie..
Bakersfield is 5 hours from the Bay Area but after that it?s 12-15 hours to race!
I?m not complaining but it sure hits us all hard.

jmcarter · 02-13-2025, 11:59 AM

Hopefully the PMR combo race at the Vegas Muscle event will do well?if not then the demise of D7 class racing is surely dire?

Sonoma is a pity, same deal with Charlotte, they seem to think only the National events are worth their time.

MR DERBY CITY · 02-13-2025, 12:15 PM

Hope that everyone supports the PMR race in Vegas…...GREAT payout, car show, cookouts , GREAT payout AND its VEGAS baby !!!!!!

Don Kennedy · 02-13-2025, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Barry Polley

Since Sonoma Raceway has left sportsman racing high and dry and the closing of Sacramento Raceway ( only one National Open) travel is the biggie..
Bakersfield is 5 hours from the Bay Area but after that it?s 12-15 hours to race!
I?m not complaining but it sure hits us all hard.

Racers Move to Tennesse There are 19 drag strips within 5 hours or less from where we live 455 Halltown Rd Portland TN 37148 Bowling Green has 5 Combo Races a year at $2,000 per event then a points race and a open all within 39 and a half minutes from our Home driving 75 mph

Alan Roehrich · 02-13-2025, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

Racers Move to Tennesse There are 19 drag strips within 5 hours or less from where we live 455 Halltown Rd Portland TN 37148 Bowling Green has 5 Combo Races a year at $2,000 per event then a points race and a open all within 39 and a half minutes from our Home driving 75 mph

Absolutely . Those of us who live around here are truly blessed.

I keep telling my buddy Barry that he needs to visit, I have 5 real estate agents waiting for him!

Crisco · 02-13-2025, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

Racers Move to Tennesse There are 19 drag strips within 5 hours or less from where we live 455 Halltown Rd Portland TN 37148 Bowling Green has 5 Combo Races a year at $2,000 per event then a points race and a open all within 39 and a half minutes from our Home driving 75 mph

We are full here..LOL.. they can move to Ky.

C...Alan must be getting a kick back from the realtors.

JP1738 · 02-13-2025, 02:12 PM

Same type of deal here in the charlotte NC area. I believe I can get to about 10-12 race tracks in under three hours. More than enough to go around.

Sean Marconette · 02-13-2025, 02:31 PM

Be thankful of what you have and support them as best you can. Our new Flying H track is mainly catering to the NP and small tire racers. Hopefully this changes next year. Looks like MO-KAN for us in this area to go test.

Sean

Perko · 02-13-2025, 03:05 PM

From central Wyoming my nearest in Division race is Earlville, 900 miles away. Nearest out of Division race is Billings at 400 miles.
My regular bracket track is 289 miles. Vegas is 700, Grand Junction CO is 275 miles. Doesn't make sense to be a drag racer in Wyoming other than we are comfortable with driving 100 to 150 miles one way for a shopping day and dinner out.
Steve

02-13-2025, 11:37 AM	#1
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,568 Likes: 1,058 Liked 7,619 Times in 1,464 Posts	Unbelievable ?.. The 3 west coast races are not even close to a full field yet. I realize that there are many factors that contributed to this ….lack of race tracks, NHRA, soaring costs, NHRA, ……. Last edited by MR DERBY CITY; 02-13-2025 at 11:40 AM.

02-13-2025, 11:59 AM	#3
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,273 Likes: 2,308 Liked 3,099 Times in 954 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. Hopefully the PMR combo race at the Vegas Muscle event will do well?if not then the demise of D7 class racing is surely dire? Sonoma is a pity, same deal with Charlotte, they seem to think only the National events are worth their time. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 02-13-2025 at 12:02 PM.

02-13-2025, 12:15 PM	#4
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,568 Likes: 1,058 Liked 7,619 Times in 1,464 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. Hope that everyone supports the PMR race in Vegas…...GREAT payout, car show, cookouts , GREAT payout AND its VEGAS baby !!!!!!

02-13-2025, 02:12 PM	#8
JP1738 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 508 Likes: 1,380 Liked 1,043 Times in 291 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. Same type of deal here in the charlotte NC area. I believe I can get to about 10-12 race tracks in under three hours. More than enough to go around. __________________ Dawson Pauley #2827 N/SA 1980 Malibu SW 2S 305/180 #2827 S/ST 1978 Mazda RX7 w/ 383 sbc/glide

02-13-2025, 02:31 PM	#9
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 976 Likes: 780 Liked 274 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. Be thankful of what you have and support them as best you can. Our new Flying H track is mainly catering to the NP and small tire racers. Hopefully this changes next year. Looks like MO-KAN for us in this area to go test. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

02-13-2025, 03:05 PM	#10
Perko Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 6 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. From central Wyoming my nearest in Division race is Earlville, 900 miles away. Nearest out of Division race is Billings at 400 miles. My regular bracket track is 289 miles. Vegas is 700, Grand Junction CO is 275 miles. Doesn't make sense to be a drag racer in Wyoming other than we are comfortable with driving 100 to 150 miles one way for a shopping day and dinner out. Steve