IHRA's Polburn announces 2010 format
 

Here's the Nitro Jam format for 2010 gang. I'm sure someone will see a downside, but from my perspective our weekends should be more enjoyable.

http://www.ihra.com/article/5242.html

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I just finished reading it and thought, somebodys gotta have something to say. Its you!

Would be nice to get it done in two days!

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It looks like a move to being a circus to me. Jet cars and Nitro cars just dont float my boat. Just my feelings but I will give them the benifit of doubt and see how the sportsman side of it will turn out.

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just what the fans and racers need. A weekend less enticing then a N.H.R.A. points meet to watch and a selection of invited 2nd stringers that have no crowd appeal . This may not be the fat lady singing but shes warming up in the corner..Bring in the clowns

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He does not say anything about the Sponsors!!

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Sounds Great! Quicker event, more focus on the sportsman and less on the pros. This should be everyone on this boards dream come true!?!?

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I believe it's called MONEY !
Most people who bring their kids are looking for a SHOW.
Little Johnny & Mary want fire works, Wheel Standers, Top Fuel flames & Thunder
Jet Cars and Trucks...
Popcorn,soda,, turkey leg at the rock...
Then home and tuck them in...
It may work...Hey, NHRA has Force.......lol

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We're getting there, it will be nice not to load up on Wednesday to race on Saturday.

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I like the part that the Sportsman portion doesn't get interrupted by the Pros or postponed due to oil downs/crashes. Their plan is to run start-to-finish before the "Pro show" starts. But I wonder what the options will be for Sportsman delays and rain. One less day doesn't sound bad either. Looking forward to more specific details on Sportsman schedules, purses, points, etc.
It would be nice if there was a TV deal that might allow more time for Sportsman. But maybe I'm getting ahead of myself.:p

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A Pro Stock racer told me that if IHRA goes in this direction of booked shows the bulk of cars will decamp to ADRL where they can race for real.

Maybe IHRA doesn't care about PS if they are putting all their marbles in the nitro show/family fun aspect. But the more serious fan won't tolerate that...

In the world of drag racing they are separating themselves...not settling for being NHRA wannabes. I don't see this change putting them on the map of motorsports greatness. It's more like on a par with arena truck pulling or something...but maybe it will work for them without hurting the sportsman.

Bruce Deveau