Gatornationals

[Daniel Young]

I get Casey’s frustration, but we can’t blame anyone but ourselves like some have said this is one of the bigs so you gotta accept it and you gotta pay to play. BUT What is kinda crappy is they know the car counts will be higher for said race and instead they cut the quota down 10 cars! I remember seeing when the quota used to be 90 and I get Gainesvilles gonna be full but cutting the quota screwed a lot of people and now ya just gotta try and squeak in! So if anyone’s dropping out give me a call! Lol! (727-253-6808)

[HR9121]

I believe it was last year that the north was hit by a winter storm and lots of people dropped the weekend before. The Gators were 6 or 7 spots from full when it was all over with so some idiot in California probably thought well it didn't fill up at 70 so let's drop it to 60 or possibly it was cut to make room for Super Street. Either way it sucks to have such a low quota for a race like this but this is the game we play these days so you have to be prepared for it. Daniel I would keep a close eye on it I feel like you can still get in but it may be the last day if you can do something like that.

[Rich Biebel]

I believe its very simple.....


64 cars and under is a 6 round race.

They lay out a schedule to run the early rounds and leave 4 cars for Sunday...2 rounds.....stuck in between the Pros after they have run 2 rounds and then 3....and everyone knows the sportsman are just time filler for the Pro show....


If they set the quotas at 60 cars they should be good since they are leaving 4 spots to accommodate the potential past champion that may enter over and above the quota....


Its a show, not a race.....if you haven't caught on to that yet.....geez......

[Casey Miles]

Originally Posted by Rich Biebel

I believe its very simple.....


64 cars and under is a 6 round race.

They lay out a schedule to run the early rounds and leave 4 cars for Sunday...2 rounds.....stuck in between the Pros after they have run 2 rounds and then 3....and everyone knows the sportsman are just time filler for the Pro show....


If they set the quotas at 60 cars they should be good since they are leaving 4 spots to accommodate the potential past champion that may enter over and above the quota....


Its a show, not a race.....if you haven't caught on to that yet.....geez......

Rich:. I believe you're right, but NHRA should take into consideration that's the 50 th and there would be a lot of people who would like to participate. I remember racing there till 11 at night, so if it means parking in East bumf..., That's what NHRA could do.

[jimmyparker]

The Gators entry list for stock shows two #800 cars from out of country, I'm assuming these racers made 7-8 divisionals, now that's racking up some mileage!

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by jimmyparker

The Gators entry list for stock shows two #800 cars from out of country, I'm assuming these racers made 7-8 divisionals, now that's racking up some mileage!

I was wondering when someone was going to comment on this. Evidently, the 800 number racers are allowed to attend races in Sweden that also count for grade points here in the states. NO, they did not attend 7-8 divisional s here in the states...

[Dave Turner]

Originally Posted by jimmyparker

The Gators entry list for stock shows two #800 cars from out of country, I'm assuming these racers made 7-8 divisionals, now that's racking up some mileage!

Why do I always struggle with access to the entry list for National Events...once again I can't figure out where to find the link.

Please help this sorry old man??

[jmcarter]

Dave, try this link:

https://www.nhraeventreg.com/ListEventStatus.asp


On the ClassRacer home page and directly under the sponsors are most of the links needed (the registration link under Dan Fletcher Trailer Sales banner...

[Rich Biebel]

Originally Posted by Casey Miles

Rich:. I believe you're right, but NHRA should take into consideration that's the 50 th and there would be a lot of people who would like to participate. I remember racing there till 11 at night, so if it means parking in East bumf..., That's what NHRA could do.

I agree with you Casey 100%


Last time I was there the place was overflowing with spectators....and we literally could not find anyplace to watch from the entire length of the racetrack...


A lot of D-1 and D-3 cars always made that trip.....100+ cars in every category....


The golden age....

[James Perrone]

Last Time I Checked. Gainesville National isn’t about US it’s about The Pros.
Nhra if you haven’t noticed doesn’t have Any Help.
We are filler. But we keep going because...... we love to race
Why not race class at divisionals? You get more cars at divisionals anyway
It would be like a Sportsnationals deal ..... You can only hope
We as racers should push this topic. Class it dead with 60 car fields
HP system may help correct the soft combos.
Nhra cash cow is divisionals Why not run class at 1 race per division ?
See how it goes
Nhra could car less about class. It’s about Factory Shoot Out
They are not gonna add to car counts Nhra has been cutting down the last 3 years
It’s getting to the point that your gonna need. A grade 5 or better for most races