[countrypuppy4865]

As already mentioned, I recommend building an NHRA approved stocker as well. Even if you don't intend on running NHRA, I would build it just in case.

IHRA has a family feel to it. The tech guys are friendly and they will listen to your input and suggestions on how to improve the program. Also, two races for the same travel cost is always a plus in my book (Entry fee is $135 per race). The contingency money is not as much as NHRA (mainly due to not having enough support at these races from racers). The tournament of champions is good and bad, in my opinion. I think it's good because you don't have to attend 14 races to win a championship like NHRA. However, if you do extremely well all year and lose first round you're done.

NHRA has a little higher entry fee (around $160). The contingency money is better and there are generally better car counts. Usually, the racers are treated better at IHRA races.