What's your thoughts

jmcarter · 04-21-2020, 12:31 PM

Apparently Silver Dollar (Reynolds GA) is going to start their bracket program May 2/3 (non-points in consideration of those not wanting to risk it). Georgia is one of the few states that’s slowly easing restrictions and if the count doesn’t rise above the set threshold the divisional race set for mid-May in Commerce just may happen. Hope things don’t go sideways for these states blazing new ground, if they are truly being premature it’s going to be a long summer.

Carguy49 · 04-21-2020, 12:57 PM

We are still on hold here in Washington until mid May. Two local communities did have a farmers market over the weekend with strict rules on how they would proceed. Haven't heard the outcome.

My biggest concern is having things go sideways as you said Jim. We are not out of this yet and need to be cautious. That being said, some things can happen if safety procedures are enforced. I know we are all wanting to "get back out there".

Good luck to any event or gathering that can happen and please God protect those that attend.

BRINK · 04-21-2020, 07:04 PM

I believe that July will be the start of the 2020 season. Some of the individual States, however, may not allow any outdoor activities, thus no racing at these venues. The schedule will be very much abbreviated and NHRA will most certainly have to run INDY, as it is the cash cow for them. Somehow I believe there will be a total of 8 to 10 National Events run for TV contracts, and for the sanctioning body to stay liquid. These will most likely be "made for TV" two-day events, without any Sportsman racing.....except for INDY. As far as the Divisional schedules, it will be somewhat sporadic, again depending upon the individual States. As was expressed earlier, we all better wish and hope that NHRA is able to weather this, or next year we'll all be reminiscing about "the good old days". Most importantly, we will always remember all of our fellow friends and racers that this terrible disease has taken from our clan. RIP all of them. Just keep praying, and remain optimistic. I believe we'll all get through this.

04-21-2020, 12:31 PM	#1
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,301 Likes: 2,397 Liked 3,199 Times in 977 Posts	Re: What's your thoughts Apparently Silver Dollar (Reynolds GA) is going to start their bracket program May 2/3 (non-points in consideration of those not wanting to risk it). Georgia is one of the few states that’s slowly easing restrictions and if the count doesn’t rise above the set threshold the divisional race set for mid-May in Commerce just may happen. Hope things don’t go sideways for these states blazing new ground, if they are truly being premature it’s going to be a long summer. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

04-21-2020, 12:57 PM	#2
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,985 Likes: 2,484 Liked 2,966 Times in 713 Posts	Re: What's your thoughts We are still on hold here in Washington until mid May. Two local communities did have a farmers market over the weekend with strict rules on how they would proceed. Haven't heard the outcome. My biggest concern is having things go sideways as you said Jim. We are not out of this yet and need to be cautious. That being said, some things can happen if safety procedures are enforced. I know we are all wanting to "get back out there". Good luck to any event or gathering that can happen and please God protect those that attend. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

04-21-2020, 07:04 PM	#3
BRINK Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leclaire, Iowa Posts: 250 Likes: 392 Liked 140 Times in 43 Posts	Re: What's your thoughts I believe that July will be the start of the 2020 season. Some of the individual States, however, may not allow any outdoor activities, thus no racing at these venues. The schedule will be very much abbreviated and NHRA will most certainly have to run INDY, as it is the cash cow for them. Somehow I believe there will be a total of 8 to 10 National Events run for TV contracts, and for the sanctioning body to stay liquid. These will most likely be "made for TV" two-day events, without any Sportsman racing.....except for INDY. As far as the Divisional schedules, it will be somewhat sporadic, again depending upon the individual States. As was expressed earlier, we all better wish and hope that NHRA is able to weather this, or next year we'll all be reminiscing about "the good old days". Most importantly, we will always remember all of our fellow friends and racers that this terrible disease has taken from our clan. RIP all of them. Just keep praying, and remain optimistic. I believe we'll all get through this.