IHRA at Columbus.

Terry Knott · 07-11-2025, 11:00 PM

"I haven't heard about their crate motor class's (alphabet cars). Let's hope that stays gone"

Seriously.... They were one of the reasons IHRA stock survived back in the in the day. Hell, I'm going to pull out my NHRA engine and put the crate motor back in just to run 2 of their races.

With all the crap that is allowed on NHRA stocker now that didn't come from the factory they might as well be crate motor cars.

Jeff Niceswanger · 07-12-2025, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry Knott

"I haven't heard about their crate motor class's (alphabet cars). Let's hope that stays gone"

Seriously.... They were one of the reasons IHRA stock survived back in the in the day. Hell, I'm going to pull out my NHRA engine and put the crate motor back in just to run 2 of their races.

With all the crap that is allowed on NHRA stocker now that didn't come from the factory they might as well be crate motor cars.

Strictly my opinion. Most of our opinions is if IHRA gets the car counts one would expect...they won't need to have them. Thats why they were created in the first place right? To get their car counts up. But if nobody continues to show up............

MoJo Risen · 07-12-2025, 10:27 AM

In 35 minutes the next Live IHRA nitro Jam event will be streaming, I highly just just you havebit on.

I guarantee it will be the best viewing experience you've ever had watching Drag Racing on TV.

https://www.youtube.com/live/aW-pPmgDGvY?feature=shared

Steve Grady · 07-12-2025, 10:57 AM

It's Raceday here at the IHRA Outlaw Nitro national event. The Sun is out with a nice breeze with everyone getting ready for final eliminations. Spectator lots are filling up. Looking forward to a great afternoon of racing and Good Luck to all the competitors Here. Trophy's and Nice checks await the Winners.

Cglrcng · 07-12-2025, 01:20 PM

Sad the car count is low, but their other loss (I know none of the reason(s), as none of my bidness'), is our gain, up in the N.W. in Div. 6 LODRS Double at Woodburn, and we have our Golden Voice on the Mic. Alan R., and we are also low at 43 entries in Stk. for race 2, of course that low count (and the great temps, low altitude, and a great tune, allowed me personally to qualify in the turtle of a sled in the top half of the q-sheet ever at -790 under the EF/S index).

Not Indy ready by any means, but improving slowly, and seeking low elevations/temps to run at from now on.

C'mon east coast class racers, support those IHRA races, so they can buy a couple of track out west too! Sounds like the New IHRA owner(s) are really trying hard to accommodate and have invested heavily, and that is good for all as competition leads to innovation. But, miracles also cannot be expected, growing pains are usual and should be expected. (And fuel costs today are a race killer).

Cglrcng · 07-12-2025, 01:38 PM

After saying all that...if I was not retired, it was just an LODRS Double a 24 hr drive w/west coast fuel costs I would not be here. But a 37 day trip, racing at 3 tracks or more. (2 Doubles, 1 Nat., 3 Bracket's 1 track and a few more at another close by, and 4 straight weekends of solid racing and some very accommodating track locations and great people, and the absolute best wife in the whole world! Makes that fuel bill a bit easier to swallow.

Out and back for 1 event or even a double over 6- 8-10 hrs drive is rough enough.

CMcAllister · 07-13-2025, 12:09 PM

Watching the final rounds this morning...

Racers have nothing but good to say. Of course they're the ones that got on camera.

Other than a few hiccups, looked good from here, for a first race..

I remember when Bader took it over. We ran some of those races and had a great time. I'm cautiously optimistic that they can reclaim some of that legitimacy and get the participation.

07-11-2025, 11:00 PM	#1
Terry Knott Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Western Pa. Posts: 53 Likes: 1 Liked 21 Times in 3 Posts	Re: IHRA at Columbus. "I haven't heard about their crate motor class's (alphabet cars). Let's hope that stays gone" Seriously.... They were one of the reasons IHRA stock survived back in the in the day. Hell, I'm going to pull out my NHRA engine and put the crate motor back in just to run 2 of their races. With all the crap that is allowed on NHRA stocker now that didn't come from the factory they might as well be crate motor cars.

07-12-2025, 10:27 AM	#3
MoJo Risen Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 194 Likes: 14 Liked 125 Times in 47 Posts	Re: IHRA at Columbus. In 35 minutes the next Live IHRA nitro Jam event will be streaming, I highly just just you havebit on. I guarantee it will be the best viewing experience you've ever had watching Drag Racing on TV. https://www.youtube.com/live/aW-pPmgDGvY?feature=shared

07-12-2025, 10:57 AM	#4
Steve Grady Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 73 Likes: 100 Liked 101 Times in 40 Posts	Re: IHRA at Columbus. It's Raceday here at the IHRA Outlaw Nitro national event. The Sun is out with a nice breeze with everyone getting ready for final eliminations. Spectator lots are filling up. Looking forward to a great afternoon of racing and Good Luck to all the competitors Here. Trophy's and Nice checks await the Winners. __________________ Div 3 Sales, Service and Tech for many manufacturers

07-12-2025, 01:20 PM	#5
Cglrcng Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 403 Likes: 1,454 Liked 328 Times in 182 Posts	Re: IHRA at Columbus. Sad the car count is low, but their other loss (I know none of the reason(s), as none of my bidness'), is our gain, up in the N.W. in Div. 6 LODRS Double at Woodburn, and we have our Golden Voice on the Mic. Alan R., and we are also low at 43 entries in Stk. for race 2, of course that low count (and the great temps, low altitude, and a great tune, allowed me personally to qualify in the turtle of a sled in the top half of the q-sheet ever at -790 under the EF/S index). Not Indy ready by any means, but improving slowly, and seeking low elevations/temps to run at from now on. C'mon east coast class racers, support those IHRA races, so they can buy a couple of track out west too! Sounds like the New IHRA owner(s) are really trying hard to accommodate and have invested heavily, and that is good for all as competition leads to innovation. But, miracles also cannot be expected, growing pains are usual and should be expected. (And fuel costs today are a race killer). __________________ Gary Lucier - 7832 STK. / 7832 E.T. EF/S Slow Sled. I am, but a simple test of your true patience. So, do all the really "Big Wheelies" you can!

07-12-2025, 01:38 PM	#6
Cglrcng Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 403 Likes: 1,454 Liked 328 Times in 182 Posts	Re: IHRA at Columbus. After saying all that...if I was not retired, it was just an LODRS Double a 24 hr drive w/west coast fuel costs I would not be here. But a 37 day trip, racing at 3 tracks or more. (2 Doubles, 1 Nat., 3 Bracket's 1 track and a few more at another close by, and 4 straight weekends of solid racing and some very accommodating track locations and great people, and the absolute best wife in the whole world! Makes that fuel bill a bit easier to swallow. Out and back for 1 event or even a double over 6- 8-10 hrs drive is rough enough. __________________ Gary Lucier - 7832 STK. / 7832 E.T. EF/S Slow Sled. I am, but a simple test of your true patience. So, do all the really "Big Wheelies" you can!

07-13-2025, 12:09 PM	#7
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 611 Likes: 16 Liked 913 Times in 256 Posts	Re: IHRA at Columbus. Watching the final rounds this morning... Racers have nothing but good to say. Of course they're the ones that got on camera. Other than a few hiccups, looked good from here, for a first race.. I remember when Bader took it over. We ran some of those races and had a great time. I'm cautiously optimistic that they can reclaim some of that legitimacy and get the participation.