Lucas Oil Schedule is Up on DRC

[B Aceves]

Originally Posted by Tony Janes

I heard that Bakersfield did not want a divisional race.

That would be correct Tony and for good reason. NHRA=$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
TRACK= 000000000000000000000

[NewHemi]

Originally Posted by dahkahuna

Bakersfield and Sacramento both are venues close to So. cal and No. cal but this division (7) is forcing anyone who is serious about division point championship to now go to TOP GUN no choices for your 5 races to claim points just spend the dollars and travel like a professional, well not being a independently wealthy person SUMMIT SERIES racing looks better, or PSCA, or SUPER STREET ASSOC, I,ve raced STOCK ,and SUPER STOCK exclusively for 30 years and this NHRA 7 director is directly dismantling DIVISION 7 year by year no consideration for the hard economic times Allen Rhinehart said it today thanking everyone at Pomona for spending their dollars to watch NHRA RACING (the premier venue undoubtedly) but regionally they screw us everytime we show up. Load in early fees, extra tech card fees, camping fees,leave your rig overnite fees,buy back fees,extra test run fees, I could go on and on, our entree fee allows us 1 or 2 runs period, it use to cover 4 runs. This Director should be ashamed of his disregard for fair and unbaised direction of the racing done here in Division 7. The out of towners just recieved a taste in VEGAS of what we deal with year after year, they were apauled and won't ever come back, the lack of professionalism by him and the way we always loose Qualifying runs, to hot ,to cold, to windy, to late, to close to lunch, lunch break,dinner break, break break break, haven't you all had enough I have! The desire of everyone racing is to try and compete with each other not with a sanctioning body that only wants your money and gives nothing back,and now takes a Divisonal away why ? It can't be from overwork the down time at Division races rival a Doctors appointment and we all now how we wait for that...........JUST MY 2 CENTS...Oh what did you say Mr. Rice It 'll cost me 5 cents?

We won Class at the Vegas Nationals, and they didnt have the Wally's or any pictures, etc that we get at most other tracks. Also, they had to hand make the ladder, causing more delay and confusion, as nobody in NHRA at teh track had the right software to automate it. I am still waiting for a call back from Glendora on getting the Wally...

Racing in Las Vegas surely is less fun every year.

David
The New Hemi Guy

[Greg Reimer 7376]

I guess the thing to do is await the National Open schedule and see what the opportunities for grade point acquisition are. 10 years ago, we had a points race at Pomona. They have 8 more days they can use there than the two national events use. That should be an option.

[Andys dad]

How about an IHRA race in Bakersfield?

If they can refuse a divisional race maybe they are not owned by NHRA

Danny Waters - get on it

IHRA must have races closer than 2000 miles to So Cal

IHRA has to quit being an east coast and mid-west association

IHRA give us a choice here on the west coast

Hold the race in conflict with an NHRA race and see if we go to your IHRA race at Bakersfield or some NHRA race hundreds of miles away

This is IHRA's window of opportunity - take it - jump at the chance


:-) peace

[Michael Beard]

Tracks and sponsors will follow the racers. No demand, no change. YOU are in control.

[Michael Beard]

Speaking of.......
http://www.ihra.com/News/2011/11/18/1/

Looks like if you guys truly want another option, now is the time to petition your tracks.

[B Aceves]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Speaking of.......
http://www.ihra.com/News/2011/11/18/1/

Looks like if you guys truly want another option, now is the time to petition your tracks.

Not really sure what you mean by petition the tracks ? could you explain that part a little better please !! thx
Is it just signatures to ask for another venue ?

[Michael Beard]

Sorry, "petition" was used as a verb.... simply put: If you want to see IHRA at your track out west, then take the time to let them know that.

[HawkBrosMav]

Salt lake had a race the week after Fallon. That seems like a really good week if you want to get two races out of a long trip. No one can complain about not having IHRA out west if they don't show up to the events. Until the traveling racers actually show a commitment to IHRA out here why would the track owners/ operators take a chance to lose lots of money when their local racers will Support them?

The only way Bakersfield has an IHRA race is to become an IHRA track. Look at Tucson they only wanted a nitro jam and NHRA wouldn't allow it no matter what. Also, there are two IHRA tracks within 2000 miles of SoCal and I doubt there will be a scheduling conflict with Vegas again unless NHRA changes dates late.

If you want IHRA out here so bad you have to support it so if there is a conflict you decide. We drove over 2000 miles to VMP instead of the 100 to Firebird, granted it was a once in a life time opportunity but you show your support with where you race, not coming on the computer complaining about how you are treated but continuing to support the craziness.

Matt

[7423]

D1 has the most races, and the shortest season. D7 has the longest season, the least amount of races and the most traveling between them. SoCal is where it all began and it seems like the first place it will end. Sad.............................very sad.