Indy To Go or Not To Go that is the question
 

I'm on the fence about going. Just not crazy about the format for this year. What do you guys think? BP

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No Class No Go! lol.

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We were on the fence as well, but then decided what the hell, I've got nothing better to do.

Hope to see you there, this year or next.

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No thanks. Good luck to all that go.

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With the shortened Schedule a working man may be able to save enough vacation time to go. 😁

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Going...live 172 miles away.

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I haven't been able to race much the last several years so I don't get many grade points. It's the only National Event that I can get into. I know my Brother plans on going. Mr.Tim Barret is going and I do believe this is his first. If you see him out there stop by and say Hi. Couldn't find a nicer guy. Indy has been the only track to actually give me goose bumps. It is the big go. At first I said no way but I'm falling on the going side of the fence. Barry

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While this year will be different than years past, it is still the US Nationals. Mr. Brian Lohnes posted the below message on Social Media a few years back which still holds true today!

Personally, I’m excited and looking forward to the Big Go.

For 57 years, NHRA drag racers have gathered at this place outside of Indianapolis to test their mettle against the best competitors from around North America and the world. There have been moments of overachievement, stunning failure, triumph, and heartbreak.

From Jim Nicholl exploding his dragster in the lights at the end of the 1970 race to Bob Glidden appearing in 13 straight final rounds, to wondrous underdog stories like that of Kebin Kinsley last year, this ground brings out the best, most intense, and sometimes heart stopping elements of the sport I love.

There are about 850 drag racers entered to compete this year at the Chevrolet Performance US Nationals. 14 of them will hoist a Wally when we complete the event on Monday, crowning champions in categories ranging from stock eliminator to top fuel.

For me there’s nothing like this place and this week. The talent, grit, and determination of the competitors will be on full display starting this morning. They come with a bounce in their step, hope springing eternal. By the time we finish that bounce has been replaced with a purposeful stride, a furrowed brow, and laser-like focus.

Drag racing is a sport of momentary perfection. Be better than whoever is opposite you on the race track and advance. The US Nationals will end swiftly and without herald for more than 800 people. A miscue of hundredths of a second will torpedo a 1,500 mile trip (or more) to the event and allow many quiet hours of reflection on the ride home. As unforgiving as it is brutal, this race takes no prisoners.

Good luck to all that are here, preparing to compete. I admire each and every person with the guts to strap in and who dares to dream the big dream of slaying this monster. Ultimate success at the Big Go is career defining.

I look forward to shaking the hands of winners on Monday, some for the first time and some for the only time.

This is Indy, this is the Big Go, this is the one that started it all. This is your time to shine. Be safe, be fast, and be better than the guy or girl in the other lane. Just that simple.

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I was there 1970 near the starting line when Jim Nichol crashed me and Eddie Wilbanks were on a scooter and were at the crash site in a few minutes and saw Jim walk to the ambulance!! Will never forget it !!

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Without Class = We will not tow 2,000 miles again each way!

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I'm with you Barry. I can't get into another national event. I'm entered into Maplegrove national event but that doesn't look promising.So probably heading to Indy.

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I was at the US Nationals in 59 at Detroit 2 weeks after Detroit Dragway opened then went to every one till 1997. Been to Indy a few times since then.

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No Hemi Shootout, no go! Phish

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Indy and Labor day weekend has long been a milestone in the flow of our lives for most of us reading this post.
No matter what other success you have enjoyed in your life the US Nationals is "the" race to win.
This track has been very good to me over the decades and the source of so many of our fondest memories.
By now you no doubt have guessed my answer. No, we will not be going, though I truly wish that were not the case. The reason is because of a simple belief I hold sacred and that is, that no matter how much wealth you may possess, you really have little in this world if you and yours don't have your health.

Chuck

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One alternative is Tri-State Raceway in Earlville, Iowa, a MWCR double Sep't 5-6 and stay over for D5 LODRS, Sep't 11-12-13. Great campgrounds for stay over. Fast downhill staging lanes and track.

I think MWCR pays $2K to win each day for $100 entry

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Barry - get off the fence and get there .Show 'em how fast a '69 Camaro can go ......

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I think it is very telling that we are 4 weeks from sending cars down the track at Indy for THE BIG GO....and it is opened up to a Grade 2....yet, only 35 stockers entered.

1. Tells you what the class racers really think of not having class this year.

2. I think also people dont want NHRA holding onto their money if they dont have to just yet. With everything being "postponed" in recent events, cant blame anyone at all.

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I'm hearing that there may be one.....yes no?

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I've been racing at Indy for almost 30 years and this would have been my Dad's 63rd year in a row. But the borders remain closed so neither one of us will be going. I'm oddly not that upset about it.

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For all of you that decide to attend; I will see you bright and early on Thursday Sept. 3.
Without Class Elims. it won't be Indy in the traditional sense; but it is still Indy, the biggest and best drag race in the world!

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You mean 70 Camaro right Jack ?

Barry has the “cow car” now......

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Something needs to fill in. Take the few cars entered less pros. Looks like a lot of time to run. Does it take 4 minutes to run a 10 second car 2 times?

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Barry go and run 9.80 or better. Don’t hold back as many of u with fast cars saving the index may never get the opportunity again, in the near future. Heck u ran a 9.91 at 118 mph. The DA was great, but I’m sure it will still run well under the index.

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Manny Indy is a 17 hour tow for us. That is the biggest problem. Not sure if you understand the difference between Gainesville at 400 feet and Indy at 3400 ft. In ET that's about 3 tenths. Making a 9.80 run a 10.10 run. I was in A/SA in Gainesville. At Indy that would be a slow A car just making the 128 car field last year. It's not my fault the AHFS has stayed the same for the last almost 20 years not keeping up with all the enhancements that have happened in Stock during that time. If you were at last years New England Dragway's Lucas Event you would have thought it was a 1000ft race during qualifying. How about they fix that system. BP

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My Indy was the Sports Nationals in Columbus a few weeks ago. I’ll be home and attending the ECSSA races that weekend. It will be the first one I miss in 8 years. Happy for the break. Good luck to all going

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Just go. I am in. You always said "If I have a race car I'm going to Indy"

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Opps- forgot about the cow car ...................

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No class no go !!!!!!!!!!!