Does IHRA run "class?" - Page 4

Myron Piatek · 03-02-2015, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris1529

Sorry...I don't pay much attention to the Nitro Jam Schedules. I was just talking about the regular Pro-Am points races.

After a quick look at the schedules, it appears that most, if not all, of the double-header Pro-Ams are through Sunday. The single ProAms run in conjunction with the Nitro Jams are through Saturday.

Michael Beard · 03-02-2015, 06:30 PM

Even for the 'single' events like the Nitro Jams, I prefer a Sat-Sun format, but I do know that they do those particular races Fri-Sat for higher spectator attendance.

For Sat-Sun races, only the people that make it to the late rounds on Sunday have to worry much about travel time. For a Fri-Sat race, *everyone* is guaranteed to have to take off Friday, and possibly Thursday too.

Either way, it still beats NHRA's schedule. They typically close tech at 5:00 pm on the button, which drives me insane. Even though I run my own business, I have to blow a day of work even for close races just to get through tech. At least IHRA generally has tech open until 9:00PM so that long-distance travellers can get situated, or folks that live close can work most of the day and still get there in time.

I ran mostly NHRA stuff last year, and never in my life have I had to take so much time off work to make so few runs. I'll still run some this year, but I'm very happy to have IHRA back on my schedule this year where you can actually get some racing done.

Chris1529 · 03-02-2015, 07:37 PM

How many paid vacation days do you give yourself Michael? Lol!

Ed Wright · 03-02-2015, 08:35 PM

Division 4 NHRA techs Saturday mornings for guys that could not get off work for qualifying on Friday.

Michael Beard · 03-03-2015, 10:00 AM

Yes, I understand that tech is open Saturday morning. When Terry has the Stocker there, it can be a mad rush to get both cars through tech and ready to run. Sometimes we have to get tires, swap fuel, or there's a long line in tech. It would simply be good customer service and common sense to rotate Tech hours back on Thursdays: open later, close later.

03-02-2015, 06:30 PM	#32
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Does IHRA run "class?" Even for the 'single' events like the Nitro Jams, I prefer a Sat-Sun format, but I do know that they do those particular races Fri-Sat for higher spectator attendance. For Sat-Sun races, only the people that make it to the late rounds on Sunday have to worry much about travel time. For a Fri-Sat race, everyone is guaranteed to have to take off Friday, and possibly Thursday too. Either way, it still beats NHRA's schedule. They typically close tech at 5:00 pm on the button, which drives me insane. Even though I run my own business, I have to blow a day of work even for close races just to get through tech. At least IHRA generally has tech open until 9:00PM so that long-distance travellers can get situated, or folks that live close can work most of the day and still get there in time. I ran mostly NHRA stuff last year, and never in my life have I had to take so much time off work to make so few runs. I'll still run some this year, but I'm very happy to have IHRA back on my schedule this year where you can actually get some racing done. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

03-02-2015, 07:37 PM	#33
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,367 Likes: 6 Liked 57 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Does IHRA run "class?" How many paid vacation days do you give yourself Michael? Lol! __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

03-02-2015, 08:35 PM	#34
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Does IHRA run "class?" Division 4 NHRA techs Saturday mornings for guys that could not get off work for qualifying on Friday. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

03-03-2015, 10:00 AM	#35
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Does IHRA run "class?" Yes, I understand that tech is open Saturday morning. When Terry has the Stocker there, it can be a mad rush to get both cars through tech and ready to run. Sometimes we have to get tires, swap fuel, or there's a long line in tech. It would simply be good customer service and common sense to rotate Tech hours back on Thursdays: open later, close later. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS