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I notice that even though NHRA is on hold currently, they are still accepting people’s money to enter national events, I personally don’t find this fair, on top of nobody knowing if racing will even happen this season, now I still have to be cautious of the event entry lists just in case I want to go racing?? We all know NHRA does not give refunds, in my opinion the entry list should also be on hold until NHRA makes their decision on the season and dates, but I see guys entering still so who am I I guess......

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If people are dumb enough to entry for nationals in the next 30-45 days that’s there problem. Rumor has it if the race your entered for get canceled your credit will last 2 years not the normal 1 year from event. If I was NHRA keep taking that money if people are willing to pay it.

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If this is about money and not grade points - just enter the race and nhra will obviously allow you to transfer out if they postpone or cancel the race.

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So you think there won't be any more racing this year? You can't be a glass half-full or half-empty kind of guy. Your glass must have a hole in it. Enter the race you want while you can. You'll get a transfer if you don't go or the race is postponed. It's not that hard.
Dan

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With the way the infections are increasing I can easily see the season not starting back up until late this year. What happens if you have a bunch of credits from cancelled nationals but don't go to enough divisonals to keep up your grade points and can't get into the nationals close to you next year? Doubt NHRA will refund you.

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This is true Michael but everyone will obviously be in the same situation next year with lack of grade points unless they try to actually make up all the postponed division races later in the year. Also I think it was Charley who said rumor has it the credit may be good for 2 years.

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Do you race? What’s the last national event you went to? No your missing the point, I am definitely a glass half full guy, have you not seen the letter from NHRA? Just posted. Couple days ago? Even NHRA doesn’t know when they will start back up, so for them to still be taking peoples money even though they aren’t even scheduling races isn’t right, but hey you must be one of those guys that has more money than brains and is entering all these national events even tho we don’t know when racing will resume.

For your knowledge I was at South Georgia, baby gators and the gator nationals a couple weeks ago, were you there?? We’re you listening to the announcers talking about the current issue? My guess is no

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That’s a novel idea, NHRA is so great I their refunds, you must have really good luck with them!! Good for you

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That is why this is such a grave situation.Our financial system is based upon someone paying you and you paying someone else and so on and so on.There will be no EZ fix for this crisis.

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Its obvious because it works. Please detail any issues you have had with transfers. Are you worried that the races may fill before you can enter?

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I have 10 grade points not my concern, me feeling is NHRA is completely on hold except for taking our money for events that will most likely get rescheduled, not a huge deal as long as you can make the dates they choose for the reschedule, but it’s guys like you and others that just continue to shell money out to NHRA even though racing as a whole is on hold until further notice, we have bigger issues going on in the world than worrrying about if and when they decide to go racing, that I need to be concerned about entering races.....I am self employed, NHRA says they will suspend the season, as of now I’m concerned about providing for my family not entering national events. This was just an observation I made today

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It's the way the system works. So, you are worried about transferring $300.00 from one race to another? You should take that up with nhra if this is your complaint. Let us know how it works out.

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Bruce your far more out to left field than I thought, if that’s your response, good luck to you, keep up with the times guy

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Sputtering comments don't get you very far out here. I take it you have had no issues with transfers and you're worried about nhra holding on to $300.00 of your money. And that's your only beef. Then you come back as a wise azz. Grow up.

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My “beef” from the beginning was the fact that NHRA is publicly stating they are shut down, which should mean people shouldn’t have to worry about national event quotas, but typical money hungry NHRA is still taking people’s money for races that probably won’t happen, I never said anything about transfers, grade points, or anything of that matter, I’m well aware how the “system” works, but you just like to argue so I will leave it at that, go ahead and keep entering your “cobalt”, getting bogus grade points, and shelling out your money to NHRA even when they aren’t holding races, and good luck this year!

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To my knowledge nhra has said nothing about closing for the year. And where did you come up with the scenario "where people shouldn't have to worry about quotas?" Is that something you dreamt? If you look at the Atlanta race entries you will notice I entered with a 69 Firebird. You should still take up your argument with nhra. I would be interested in knowing how you make out?

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I get what you're saying Timmy but not sticking up for NHRA here but what if this whole thing just blows through and is gone in a couple weeks. Not likely I know but then if it did we would have a few National events coming up say like Richmond and no entries. Just a thought, hope you guys are doing well my friend.

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What if
You entered at Grade 5 race gets canceled everything else fills up at 6 or more?

What if we dont race again til the fall.
Will they revert back to the special Hardship of 3 year average for 2021

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Yes I do race. I raced in Pomona in February. I did read the NHRA letter that talked about planning to start racing again for the Houston National event in April. That was April 2020. You’re the only one I’ve heard mentioning not racing all year. Don’t be part of people over reacting to this situation. The current situation is serious enough without panicking. Here in TX, Dallas will go into a “shelter at home” order tomorrow at midnight. Of course all of these situations are subject to change but many news agencies are beginning to report previous positive Covid-19 are recovering. My glass is half-full and rising.
Dan Foley
SC 4698

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Now that NHRA has completely cancelled all Div 1 national events, how’s that withdrawal policy looking now Bruce Noland? Other than the maple grove national, if they decide to have sportsman, this is all I was asking, so all these people that paid to enter nationals even though NHRA was shut down, and everyone jumped down my throat about me thinking it wasnt ethical that NHRA was still taking peoples money, now what?

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In the meantime, I was able to enter Houston national event as a Grade 2 thanks to this thread...it reminded me that I should be looking at these events that may have been unattainable for my grade before now.

Before anyone jumps on me about not having more grade points...I didn't even have a stocker available to me until October last season so I got as many as I feasibly could have given my work situation at the time. Before the end of this season, I should be either a grade 6 or 7 depending on how the LODRS schedule shakes out.

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I totally agree if they were shut down that means shut down!
they should not have taken anyone’s money, besides are they going to pay you interest on that money they’re holding?????
say you entered four or five events, that’s quite a bit of money to be sitting for a year

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That was my thought exactly, now look at people, obviously the people entering these events can afford to, that’s why we do this, but it’s just not right, they should have stopped the event schedule on the spot.

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Racer Registration is shutdown for maintenance

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As it should have been from the start of the shut down, that was my only point

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It’s shut down to reconfigure it for the new schedule lol

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nhra had no choice. And I don't think you give a darn about anybody but yourself. You're not out here trying to protect the racers or their money. Every other word out of your mouth/keyboard is I. There will be an equitable solution for the folks who have actually entered. Did you actually enter any of the canceled races?

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It's all a waiting game now but I'm curious to see if we have to re-enter for a race that has already met the quota. Ex. The charlotte 4 wides that was schedule in april is moved to sept, the quota was met...is that the field for the rescheduled race or do we have to re-enter. I guess we'll just wait and see.

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Bruce Bruce Bruce, did you read any of my posts? My whole point was that NHRA was still taking “people’s” money!!! I never said NHRA took my money and I want it back, I was looking out for everyone else and pointing out the fact I didn’t think it was right that the entry was still open even tho they were “shut down”. No I didn’t enter any of the races, i would have probably entered Virginia and definitely Epping! But for the record what do you care? You haven’t even raced in 3 plus years, but damn you have an opinion about everything don’t you

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If you can earn 10 grade points - you do not have a job like mine or an income like mine - or maybe you are retired and you saved money instead of racing your whole life.

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You mentioned yourself 7 times in this one lame post and complained about having to watch the entry list. As far as racing is concerned, I haven't been racing for 3 years due to a new car build but I started racing when you were still pooping in your diapers.

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I will be pissed if they open it back up for entries, I had to do some fancy maneuvers to get in this time.

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I was entered in the spring Las Vegas national and received the email from NHRA March 17 regarding withdrawal from it since it was on hold.
Now that it has been cancelled I guess I am not sure what will happen with my entry.
No news is good news I guess.
Just waiting at this point.
Rick Cates
Canyon, TX
SG 76

Following the recent announcement postponing the DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA Four-Wide Nationals many of you inquired about your entry for the event. Once a date has been announced NHRA will adjust the process to align with event dates. You do not need to withdraw from the event unless you cannot make the rescheduled event once new date is announced. In the meantime, if you need to withdraw the site will remain open and the entry fee will be applied as a credit towards your account for a future entry.



If you have additional questions, please contact Jennifer Gregg at JGregg@nhra.com.



Thank you.

NHRA

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So because I’m younger than you men’s I don’t have an opinion? If I mentioned myself it’s because I mention my experiences, you admit you ha my raced in 3 years and still ah e what 8 grade points? That’s a broken system and you know it, bogus grade points

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No I just go racing, sometimes in two classes, it’s a combined 10 grade points, am I a bad guy now for that too???

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Sorry spell check * you haven’t raced in 3 years and still have 8 grade points?

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OK so it was a typo - you don't really have 10 maybe you have 5 in 2 different classes - the way it would be for entry - which I thought this thread was about.


I got old and I really do not care that much about going to a National event unless it is 8 hours driving (or less) away. That means 2.

Peace


Ron

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This is exactly right. I called him on this earlier and he spurted out the 10 grade points comment. He probably has 5/5 or 6/4.

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9 in stock and 1 in super stock, combined 10, NHRA calls it “combined” not me, what does that matter? Other than a quick math lesson for you

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I think what they are getting at is that you have the time as a business owner to go to get 10 grade points and race a few nationals last year, but now it’s NHRAs fault for keeping the entries coming in. Who cares dude? You at least got to race this year so far.