SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

With the entry deadline just 3 days away, why aren't these fields full?

27 spots open in SS and 16 open spots for Stock.

Looks like last year only had 53 entries in SS and 54 in Stock. Previous years also seem to not fill up.

Has the quota always been 70 or did NHRA bump it up for this event?

Is there another race that weekend that's drawing racers away? Maybe it's just logistically difficult for some?



I'm just curious.


Matt Hanley
Leverich Racing Top Fuel Dragster

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

Matt, we really APPRECIATE your input on this forum. I can’t answer your question BUT it appears some racers are just WISING up…
After all, they do call it the DEATHPLEX ….that LEFT lane is downright DANGEROUS …

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

Horrible pit conditions would be a good place to start.

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

Man Super Stockers are by far my favorite category. It's just so cool watching those things. I've always enjoyed going to BG on Saturdays and watching round 1 of SS after the alcohol cars. It's just a neat way to end the day while the sun goes down.

Tied for 2nd would be Stock and comp eliminator. Hats off to all of you hardcore guys and gals.



I had no idea the left lane had issues! What's wrong with it? Has anybody brought it to the attention of the track or NHRA? It's our first time going there.

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

Your dragster will be fine ….it’s not like you guys will be hitting the brakes at 1200 feet to avoid breaking out ….

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

NHR the truck operators and racers have known forever it is a problem.
The pit situation is also a mess. I know racers who will in Oklahoma that will pass on the motorplex even though they are just going to be a few hours away.

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

Matt, please take a trip out to the sportsman pits. You might just find an answer to your question

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

We plan on making 3 of the 4 qualifiers which is no small feat for the lowest funded nitro team with crew guys and gals who all have normal Monday - Friday jobs. So my free time could be incredibly limited. But if I'm able to get away I will absolutely do that. I'm assuming the sportsman pit area is the large grass field on the left side of the track beginning at the finish line?




Matt Hanley
Leverich Racing Top Fuel Dragster

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

Down at the end past the asphalt

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

Look for the large dust bowl or the big mud pit...pending weather.

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

Mr. Candies defined the problem very well. “ No you can’t park there this is reserved for XXX”. A day later the person that gets the spot races the same Stock eliminator as we do. Just don’t lie to us.

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

Div 4 has a parking problem at most tracks, which has led to a Competitive Parking Diva League with multiple players who are willing to pay fees for favors

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

The same reason S SS counts are low at Denver, everything I mean everything is filthy after 3 days.

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

the texas motorplex sportsman pits is a dirt pit! it takes me a week to clean the dirt out of my supergas car after the doulbe div race or the AAA nationals.Billy Meyer is just milking it for all he can.

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

GEEZ , only 47 stockers and Superstockers at Nobile ? ….What in the world is going on in D4 ???….only 14 comp cars with Roger Brogdon paying a HUGE year end bonus AND a $15,000 bounty on Cody Lane ….Where have all the racers gone ????

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

Have you ever been to Noble? If you have you know the answer. If you haven’t just ask around……..

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

I have never been ED . I don’t race at CHITHOLE tracks, or tracks that don’t give the racers paper time slips. ……..Can’t wait for the debut of your new ride …..

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

This is not good news. I raced there in the 90’s . I don’t remember it being a bad place at all. I need to get out more I guess?

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

Yep…you need to get the out more!
Two examples…
Rubber coin flooring from the starting line to 200+ feet. Safety issue!
Mud bog pits for parking.

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

When you get stuck at Nobile you are STUCK.The ground there grabs your tires.Last time I was there had to unhook and pull motorhome and trailer out by themselves. Won't go anywhere near that place if there has been any rain there for at least a week before race. Not a bad place otherwise.

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

I have to say that I wasn’t crazy about the prospect of digital time slips here at St. Louis, but I’ve come to love it!

It does need to be implemented well, and it’s pretty good. Being near a major city with good phone service is also a plus.

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

Bubski says “if the damage wasn’t done “ and the COPO FWD stockers weren’t dead !! and the new wieght breaks weren’t so egregious!! Than the field would be full !!

Re: SS & STK classes not full for Dallas?
 

Well, as usual, you all were correct. The sportsman pit area is a dust bowl! And the pro pit has all of about 1 inch of asphalt. Of which a TON of it is breaking up. And EVERYTHING was covered in dust.

Definitely not my favorite track.

Matt Hanley
Car Chief
Leverich Racing Top Fuel Dragster