Championship Awards Banquet

Larry Hill · 11-16-2021, 12:59 PM

Any pictures of the sportsman racers dressed in formal evening attire, and what was on the menu for the dinner.

All of us want to be world champs would appreciate peek at the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Thanks in advance

Carguy49 · 11-16-2021, 01:26 PM

Larry, the only pictures I have seen is on the NHRA website. The "Banquet" was held in the Top Eliminator Club tent at the track. Brian Lohnes was M.C. and the food was catered by In n Out Burgers. That is all I know, hopefully more pictures will show up.

Probably couldn't get a bigger venue because of restrictions.

340Cuda · 11-16-2021, 01:52 PM

The link below is the only coverage I have seen so far.

In my opinion the NHRA is still is a cost reduction mode that may have contributed to the low key affair.

That being said a fresh In-N-Out burger sounds better than a lot of banquet food I have had in the past!

https://www.nhra.com/news/2021/award...21-nhra-season

Larry Hill · 11-16-2021, 02:28 PM

I bet it was different when Speedy won.

Adub464Q · 11-16-2021, 02:31 PM

Due to COVID regulations in CA still, this is why the top eliminator tent and In-n-out (i.e. informal) was used in lieu of the traditional black tie affair held in Hollywood.

The decision was made to not include the sportsman champs in this Wrap-Up party due to not getting the full, deserved experience. They felt it was not right to expect sportsman to travel to great lengths to attend something that was not the full experience.

Darrel Goheen · 11-16-2021, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 340Cuda

That being said a fresh In-N-Out burger sounds better than a lot of banquet food I have had in the past!

In-N-Out is much better than ANY banquet food I've had.

CMcAllister · 11-16-2021, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Carguy49

Larry, the only pictures I have seen is on the NHRA website. The "Banquet" was held in the Top Eliminator Club tent at the track. Brian Lohnes was M.C. and the food was catered by In n Out Burgers. That is all I know, hopefully more pictures will show up.

Probably couldn't get a bigger venue because of restrictions.

I thought he was joking.

He wasn't.

B Parker · 11-16-2021, 08:36 PM

Just out of curiosity I was looking the other night what the Champions were getting this year for money. I couldn't find it listed anywhere. Could someone post it if they can find it. Thanks BP

Glenn Briglio · 11-17-2021, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by B Parker

Just out of curiosity I was looking the other night what the Champions were getting this year for money. I couldn't find it listed anywhere. Could someone post it if they can find it. Thanks BP

Barry didn't you see it listed........they got a hamburger and a hot dog......lol

SS/GSI · 11-18-2021, 03:28 PM

This is a great example of why the World Finals/NHRA Banquet should be in Vegas! Lots of accommodations, inexpensive flights, Sema, tons of banquet facilities and people can make a real vacation out of it. LA/Hollywood is a s@#thole....very little to do and expensive for nothing! IMHO

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,317 Likes: 1,675 Liked 9,557 Times in 1,987 Posts	Championship Awards Banquet Any pictures of the sportsman racers dressed in formal evening attire, and what was on the menu for the dinner. All of us want to be world champs would appreciate peek at the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Thanks in advance __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817 Last edited by Larry Hill; 11-16-2021 at 04:46 PM.

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Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,859 Likes: 1,825 Liked 2,295 Times in 610 Posts	Re: Championship Awards Banquet Larry, the only pictures I have seen is on the NHRA website. The "Banquet" was held in the Top Eliminator Club tent at the track. Brian Lohnes was M.C. and the food was catered by In n Out Burgers. That is all I know, hopefully more pictures will show up. Probably couldn't get a bigger venue because of restrictions. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

11-16-2021, 01:52 PM	#3
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,576 Likes: 3,286 Liked 685 Times in 293 Posts	Re: Championship Awards Banquet The link below is the only coverage I have seen so far. In my opinion the NHRA is still is a cost reduction mode that may have contributed to the low key affair. That being said a fresh In-N-Out burger sounds better than a lot of banquet food I have had in the past! https://www.nhra.com/news/2021/award...21-nhra-season

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,317 Likes: 1,675 Liked 9,557 Times in 1,987 Posts	Re: Championship Awards Banquet I bet it was different when Speedy won. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

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Adub464Q Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 210 Likes: 35 Liked 386 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Championship Awards Banquet Due to COVID regulations in CA still, this is why the top eliminator tent and In-n-out (i.e. informal) was used in lieu of the traditional black tie affair held in Hollywood. The decision was made to not include the sportsman champs in this Wrap-Up party due to not getting the full, deserved experience. They felt it was not right to expect sportsman to travel to great lengths to attend something that was not the full experience. __________________ Austin Williams 3 SG 464Q STK SC

11-16-2021, 08:36 PM	#8
B Parker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 836 Likes: 928 Liked 2,325 Times in 456 Posts	Re: Championship Awards Banquet Just out of curiosity I was looking the other night what the Champions were getting this year for money. I couldn't find it listed anywhere. Could someone post it if they can find it. Thanks BP

11-18-2021, 03:28 PM	#10
SS/GSI Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 267 Likes: 72 Liked 532 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Championship Awards Banquet This is a great example of why the World Finals/NHRA Banquet should be in Vegas! Lots of accommodations, inexpensive flights, Sema, tons of banquet facilities and people can make a real vacation out of it. LA/Hollywood is a s@#thole....very little to do and expensive for nothing! IMHO __________________ Kevin Gaffney 1123 SS/GA