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mannymen · 11-10-2008, 09:27 AM

I can see how this will generate more local turnout, which is good for business (IHRA & Local track owners). Now the local racer who never travels has his one shot at the fame and glory of calling himself the world champion.

For those who are saying they aren't attending the events anymore the bottom line is they don't care.

The traveling pros or semi pros are what scares away many of the local racers. Not many want to jump in against the Dan Fletcher's, Biondo's and Bertozzi's. Heck those guys don't even have to worry about showing up to many of the races far away now but, they still will.

Another example is by looking at the turnouts the friday night test and tunes bring out. Most same racers don't want to get involved with the bracket program on Sat's and Sun's. I can assure you that the IHRA and track owners have posed the question at their tracks long ago and received the responses of the local racers that is positive.

It is fairly sad to see 11 super stockers at an IHRA national event but, my thinking is if I can win the same money or near against 11(less rounds and less punishment on your parts) then why race against 100 (NHRA). In the end Chip has it right. It's about the wins/money.

Answer this one question NHRA racers. Why pay more for your chances to be 1,000,000 to 1 when you can pay the same or less price (IHRA) and have your chances be at 10-1 with near the same payout???

11-10-2008, 09:27 AM	#10
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 728 Likes: 5 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Have you heard what IHRA is thinking of doing with the points? I can see how this will generate more local turnout, which is good for business (IHRA & Local track owners). Now the local racer who never travels has his one shot at the fame and glory of calling himself the world champion. For those who are saying they aren't attending the events anymore the bottom line is they don't care. The traveling pros or semi pros are what scares away many of the local racers. Not many want to jump in against the Dan Fletcher's, Biondo's and Bertozzi's. Heck those guys don't even have to worry about showing up to many of the races far away now but, they still will. Another example is by looking at the turnouts the friday night test and tunes bring out. Most same racers don't want to get involved with the bracket program on Sat's and Sun's. I can assure you that the IHRA and track owners have posed the question at their tracks long ago and received the responses of the local racers that is positive. It is fairly sad to see 11 super stockers at an IHRA national event but, my thinking is if I can win the same money or near against 11(less rounds and less punishment on your parts) then why race against 100 (NHRA). In the end Chip has it right. It's about the wins/money. Answer this one question NHRA racers. Why pay more for your chances to be 1,000,000 to 1 when you can pay the same or less price (IHRA) and have your chances be at 10-1 with near the same payout??? __________________ N/A