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Where is a link to the schedules of these 1/8 mile races ?

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Sure it will get posted here when it's available...Rich is answering questions on the D2 Facebook page though. No Pure Stock but definitely the 'homeless' crate motor cars are welcome. You know D2 tried a November Open and even though SGMP was fast (Westcott, Johnsons and a few others set records) they just didn't get the car counts and the tracks still have to make $. They also tried a Open in Gainesville (to perhaps draw some Orlando PRI attendees) and that fared even worse. Think Duzac set yet another record so it was plenty fast but the usual reason for not attending was "stuff is tired after all year", "too close to Thanksgiving", etc. Folks who don't want to compete because of the 1/8th mile or whatever certainly don't have to and the series doesn't detract from D2's regular divisional series. Race and let race....the car counts will determine how things play out and I for one applaud D2 for trying to give a very large contingent of racers in the Southeast a chance to run in a competitive series.

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thanks divsion 2 for giving us aplace to race,nhra legal welcome come get you some Marvin Strickland Jr b/cm

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i can't understand why there isn't any div or open races in AL...theres Huntsville, I-22 which is a nice 1/4 facility, Montgomery, Baileyton and Alabama International dragway...

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Stephen Johnson, We used race at Montgomery at the Turkey Trot... Usually pretty good car counts. A lot of records (30) set there. Qualifying usually looked like a Who's Who of Class racers. What happened? setting records is not important any more. The year (2004) I was # 1 qualifier it was a Dog Fight to be #1. Remember that Crab discussion Mike Crutchfield?
Check out the car count in SS

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Order after Saturday's qualifying in Super Stock at the NHRA, Thanksgiving Open:
Psn--Num--Class-Driver, Home Town, Machine-----------------ET---Index---(+/-)

1 4780 SS/DS J Adger Smith, Texarkana AK, '86 Camaro 9.806 11.35 -1.544
2 3999 SS/NA Kerri Voges, Arlington OH, '67 Nova 11.063 12.45 -1.387
3 1005 SS/BA David Thomas, West Chester PA, '69 Corvette 8.832 10.20 -1.368
4 3388 GT/JA Mark Nowicki, Gaylord MI, '98 Avenger 10.241 11.60 -1.359
5 3010 SS/K Robin Brown, Madisonville KY, '66 Chevy II 9.952 11.30 -1.348
6 3575 SS/KA Don O'Malley, Decatur IL, '64 Corvette 10.255 11.55 -1.295
7 24 GT/AA Andy Fogle, Norway SC, '04 Cavalier 9.113 10.40 -1.287
8 5211 SS/K Tyler Cassil, Belton MO, '66 Nova 10.015 11.30 -1.285
9 4260 GT/JA J.W. Hames, Madison MS, '89 Daytona 10.358 11.60 -1.242
10 1740 GT/G Len Intelisano, North Haven CT, '02 Cavali 9.817 11.05 -1.233
11 5065 SS/L Wayne Denklau, Wayne NE, '66 Chevy 10.328 11.55 -1.222
12 2816 SS/HA Russell Fox, Springfield TN, '66 Chevy II 9.684 10.90 -1.216
13 2435 SS/G Scooter Anderson, Bartlett TN, '67 Nova 9.537 10.75 -1.213
14 350 SS/AA Jim Pancake, Delaware OH, '68 Barracuda 8.688 9.90 -1.212
15 2221 GT/EA Richard Mace, Jacksonville FL, '01 Trans Am 9.740 10.95 -1.210
16 2018 SS/C Jimmy Bridges, Nashville TN, '66 Corvette 9.146 10.35 -1.204
17 1201 SS/EA Leon Miranian, Davidsonville MD, '68 Corve 9.455 10.65 -1.195
18 5004 SS/OA Larry Schmidt, Grand Island NE, '55 BelAir 11.409 12.60 -1.191
19 3929 SS/OA Roger Rosebush, Essexville MI, '65 Chevelle11.409 12.60 -1.191
20 2302 SS/EA Kenny Schindler, Hendersonville TN, '68 Co 9.466 10.65 -1.184
21 2784 SS/OA Wayne Hayes, Elgin SC, '56 Chevy 11.417 12.60 -1.183
22 2836 SS/FA Cliff Reigle, Ashland City TN, '67 Camaro 9.603 10.75 -1.147
23 2134 SS/L Everett Hill, Fayetteville GA, '64 Mustang 10.410 11.55 -1.140
24 3154 SS/J Gary Russell, E. Sparta OH, '98 Camaro 9.977 11.10 -1.123
25 3084 SS/H David DeFrehn, Charleston WV, '67 Camaro 9.684 10.80 -1.116
26 2040 SS/D Ken Vaughn, Columbia TN, '68 Camaro 9.386 10.50 -1.114
27 1990 SS/AA David Barton, Robesonia PA, '68 Dart 8.788 9.90 -1.112
28 4026 GT/FA Mike Bryant, New Orleans LA, '91 Calais 9.992 11.10 -1.108
29 2016 SS/I Jack Huff, Nashville TN, '66 Corvette 9.744 10.85 -1.106
30 2097 SS/DM David Swimm, Conway SC, '87 Camaro 9.101 10.20 -1.099
31 27 SS/BS Mike Crutchfield, Montgomery AL, '90 Camaro 8.962 10.05 -1.088
32 2394 GT/TB John McIntyre, Dunnville ON, '00 S-10 10.081 11.15 -1.069
33 2102 GT/EA Jim Holland, Forest City NC, '04 Grand Am 9.938 10.95 -1.012
34 2009 SS/HA Randy Cassells, Cairo GA, '67 Camaro 9.895 10.90 -1.005
35 2667 SS/E Rick Young, Murfreesboro TN, '68 Camaro 9.550 10.55 -1.000
36 3218 SS/IA Jimbo Fields, Gallatin TN, '68 Corvette 10.009 11.00 -0.991
37 2930 GT/AA D.Y. Young, Smithville TN, '82 Camaro 9.424 10.40 -0.976
38 4477 SS/N James Lee, Tulsa OK, '55 Chevy 11.300 12.25 -0.950
39 2530 GT/BA Hugh Meeks, Wetumpka AL, '93 Achieva 9.613 10.55 -0.937
40 324 SS/BA Brandon Wilkinson, Alvaton KY, '69 Camaro 9.267 10.20 -0.933
41 4488 GT/BA Terry Pearson, Spanish Fort AL, '02 Cavali 9.623 10.55 -0.927
42 2096 SS/DA Stan Perry Jr., Nashville TN, '69 Camaro 9.630 10.50 -0.870
43 2015 GT/CA Leo Watson, Nashville TN, '82 Camaro 9.876 10.70 -0.824
44 4458 GT/AA Mitch Autry, Henderson TN, '91 Calais 9.608 10.40 -0.792
45 4009 GT/BA Jerry Autry, Bethel Springs TN, '84 Firebi 9.818 10.55 -0.732
46 230 GT/BA Gary Norman, Lawtey FL, '80 Malibu 9.845 10.55 -0.705
47 238 SS/CM Charles Ledbetter, Murfreesboro TN, '90 Ca 9.478 9.95 -0.472
48 2006 SS/GA Charles Dickerson, Stockbridge GA, '68 Cam 10.437 10.85 -0.413
49 2803 SS/BA Jonathan Horton, Bonaire GA, '69 Camaro 9.830 10.20 -0.370
50 2051 SS/NA Daran Summerton, Panama City FL, '78 Olds 12.206 12.45 -0.244
51 2471 GT/IA Ronnie Dutton, Southside AL, '80 Monza 11.402 11.50 -0.098
52 2458 GT/G Mike Cates, Milan TN, '64 Comet 12.597 11.05 1.547

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Double grading points? Hell 1/4 Mile races should be double then. Heck I trace right past the 1/8th to get to the 1/4 that's double right?

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I know, we was there every year...o myyyy the good times

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the reason I would guess is that the tracks like to make money. NHRA charges to much to hold one. It is easier and more profitably for the track to run brackets, grudge racing or no prep races. Like most things in life it comes down to the money.

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Novassdude.. You hit the nail on the head. Follow the money.
As usual the business model of NHRA is about making the most money for NHRA. When there is a demand for the events It seems like they would be satisfied charging less and having more events. I have a feeling the reason we are seeing smaller quotas at National Events and higher grade point requirements is to force participation at Divisional events. They have the price of a Divisional so high car count becomes the issue for track owners. A big car count is required to crack the nut.

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Rich posted this on Facebook...

For the many of you asking questions about the new NHRA Southeast Open Championship Series, thank-you for your questions. The schedule is coming out soon. But just as a head up, with so many Mello Yello Drag Racing Series and Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series events in the first portion of the season, February through May, the first 1/8th Mile Points event will be in June. So we’ve got time to get you ready, build up a contingency program, etc. We’ll keep feeding more and more info out there as we have time to get it posted. (Obviously we have to focus on the first Lucas race of the season, Orlando, right around the corner.)

Still a good move to fill a void left by IHRA's decision.

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Is this an independently operated series, or is it officially backed by NHRA? I'm wondering because IHRA tracks like Piedmont & Mooresville were mentioned in the first post.

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From everything I have read, Piedmont and Mooresville are now officially NHRA tracks.

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Mooresville announced it on Facebook on Jan.11th. Piedmont still shows IHRA on their site. Their banquet is in Feb 17th where I would expect the announcement by then if not earlier.

Anytime IHRA gets a new or switched track in their fold they make sure you know about it. I haven't seen anything from NHRA or the major drag racing sites yet.

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More than likely the schedule for this series will be announced after these tracks have made it official.

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More details:

http://www.competitionplus.com/CPSpo...-national-open

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[QUOTE=jmcarter; No Pure Stock but definitely the 'homeless' crate motor cars are welcome. [/QUOTE]

I have to see it to believe it !!!!!!!! As for pure stock I guess NHRA does not have anyone who knows how to check a cam's duration and overlap ???? To cheap to have a spring tester ? Or is it just to much work for the NHRA tech guys ??????????????

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Not enough of them.

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Interesting that the first race will be at Music City, personally like the Hill; ran their bracket program a few times. Just thought they'd schedule the first one more in the old IHRA class racer wheel house of the Carolinas but hope they draw a ton of cars and do well with this new program.

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pure stockers , Ray and my self must hot count then

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Add me to the list.
Makes three
D

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I think its because they are just to cheap to get the equiptment and lazy.

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Almost no car count means nothing? Put up money for, set up qualifying, etc, for an Eliminator with maybe ten (probably fewer) cars? I tried to support IHRA around here a few years ago, never saw ten of those things. Heck, I saw fewer than ten Super Stock cars entered at some races.

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Maybe its because there is only a half dozen of them in the whole country. Maybe they didn't have to do anything at all and let all the whiners keep whining. As usual, its the keyboard jockeys that want to stir the pot and do all the bitching!

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My thoughts exactly . Thanks techman

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You guys are amazing, By the grace of GOD D 2 decides to give your HOMELESS crate motors a place to race (Which blows me away) and since pure stockers aren’t included you guys want to slam NHRA....Of course I fully expect that from Dan F. but come on guys....NHRA isn’t the bad guy here.....

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Not enough cars to support the deal, why should it happen?

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You do not speak for me or what ever god you picked.

I did not slam NHRA and never ever had anything bad to say about them.
That is your manifestation to justify your ugly behavior.

We are just asking an opportunity to play and be with our friends.
What is wrong with that ? You afraid of us? Sounds like it !!

Gbur would have made it 4 Pure Stockers...
Know there is a B/PS 1969 Impala, H/PS Chevelle & 57 Chevy and a few other cars in B, D, E, G that have been hibernating.

Canada NHRA Opens runs PS, GT and CM all the time.
What is wrong doing it in the South ?

D

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Just maybe your comprehensions of pure stock has nothing to do with what Jr Stock was in the glory days before all the add ons

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Oh, I forgot one thing, You picked the wrong guy to get into a pissing contest with....As Dwayne Johnson would say...”It doesn’t matter what you think”....While we are playing ball, you are on the outside looking in.....

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Well that would be you ! .......

......................................It is Matter of perspective !

I go where I am wanted.
If NHRA wants my business I will be right there.
Will even pony up to be a Contingency Sponsor, again !!

Live is too damn short to be dealing with arrogant unrealistic behavior of others.
If I sold all my drag racing equipment today.
I have a ton of other activities and fun things to do.
Soon a grandfather, son getting married, daughter graduating from college, contemplating retirement.

I Ref Soccer, have an aggressive training schedule, Ref 30 games a season.
Selected as MWSRA Soccer Referee of the Year for 2017.

Yet if and when I move on will never forget the fond memories of those I raced and huddled with or the friends that have passed on.

I do not have regrets !!

Dan

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There is no downside to any additional races being added. I think we should commend any action from an NHRA leader that steps outside the box. That is rare indeed. I agree, there can always be more better etc etc, but let’s not forget that more racers can race in the D2 area because of this move. The over paid marketing and accounting Glendora brass in NHRA are mostly non racing unknowing folks these days. When their local leadership tries to extend any solution to a problem that gives us choices, we should be careful not to pick it all apart.

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X2






Bret Velde
2003 SS/LA

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I may have missed it, but is this schedule finalized yet?

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See post #55

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Im a Crate guy and all I can say is Pathetic !!! I really think your all scared of a real legal Stock Eliminator car ? At the end of the day your engines are no different then ours what with all of the replacement parts you get to use are no different then our replacement engines. My lord lets just race. :cool:

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Yep, you sure nailed it.....We are all scared........Regards....

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umm... there are five tracks that don't have a date set (or mentioned) in the article and I don't see anything listed on the D2 site. I don't think that constitutes a finalized schedule. If it is finalized somewhere then D2 needs to be promoting it.