IHRA Cancels Cayuga National Event

Dave Turner · 06-11-2008, 11:27 PM

They said it would happen if committments were not honoured and guess what....??

http://www.ihra.com/article/2762.html

06-11-2008, 11:43 PM

i heard the owner of the track is a real f%$#@ hole,and now that is fact,I.H.R.A let a few things slide last year,not this time,comunity will take a little hit.

SSGN · 06-12-2008, 07:17 AM

That is more bad economic news we really don;t need.Our economy needs these events and our local racers support it greatly.I hope this can be settled for 09.

jarn05 · 06-12-2008, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by steven Novosel

it's A Shame Cayuga Couldn't Get The Repairs Done In Time....but Instead Of Cancelling The Event Move It To Grand Bend....i Sure The Racers Wouldn't Mind Traveling There To Race...and The Community Of Grand Bend Wouldn't Mind The Extra Income!!!!!

Move It To Sanair!!!!

tpoh815 · 06-12-2008, 08:18 AM

how about ny international raceway park????

Chris1529 · 06-12-2008, 09:54 AM

They added a Sportsnational at Pittsburgh in conjunction with the Divisional. The SN will be Sunday, double pro-am on Fri& Sat.

Dave Turner · 06-12-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tpoh815

how about ny international raceway park????

That gets my vote!!

SSGN · 06-12-2008, 01:15 PM

This could also be a result of no sponsors for the event...As the prices go up it is more difficult to keep hobbies afloat.

Ven302 · 06-12-2008, 01:28 PM

Please don’t take my racing away,

The recent announcement regarding the dropping of the IHRA National Event in September leaves a black eye on the Canadian drag racing fraternity. It is a true shame that both parties here could not have come to a better resolve. It does however cast doubt on the integrity of Toronto Motorsports Park as well as the ability of IHRA to lead track operators with a clear path to sound physical plant management leading to a brighter financial future. The shame is that all of this falls on the backs of the ones who can least afford it, that being the drag racing fan. I wonder what help IHRA has provided in mapping out a plan for success with the ownership/management, notwithstanding the ownership/managements inability to ensure completion of these requirements. I imagine Mr. Polburn feels no other way but to pull the event and I am sure Mr. Bieri feels the “list” is financially too difficult, I wish that there could be transparency here but fear that we will hear two distinctly different stories, somewhere in the middle will lay the truth. As a fan and a racer I am sad to see this event scrubbed and implore both parties to fix this problem. The fans that sit in the seats on Saturday night spend a lot of money to be treated in this manor. As racers it is also unfair that we lose another “playground” As for the bleed off business of the event I am sure the tills will be ringing a sour note on that September weekend. Being a novice traveler and having enjoyed some of the great American venues I have to wonder is TMP really that bad or are we just pawns in a game of egos?

I have customers who have invested in the sport of drag racing what with motor homes, race cars, trailers and equipment. They will be truly unhappy in this recent event, ironically the event that brought home to them the point of how great drag racing can be. I am asked in the bank and at the grocery store “when is the big race?” My answer as always is “you have to see the show that is put on by the IHRA and TMP at the national event. These same people would not be interested if it wasn’t for the energy that a national event brings to the area. I fear that the IHRA might be turning their backs on TMP what with no announcement for reinstatement for the 2009 year. This lack of information leads to a lot of unanswered questions. Will the list of upgrade requirements be published to prove that the requirements are fair and in the best interest of the racers? Does this list of “must haves” fit all national event tracks? If the track comes through with the upgrades what will be the process for re instating the event? Does IHRA expect so much that the ownership is not willing to jump through the hoops to secure the event? The point I am making here is there is a credibility gap with both parties and this should be addressed in a timely manner. Making an announcement stating TMP is not ready and offering no plan or policy to follow is unfair to the racers and the fans. Likewise it is also unfair that TMP has not taken the IHRA position seriously enough to sit down and make it happen. I find it hard to believe with the seats that are filled for this race that both IHRA and TMP cannot make this event happen, everybody loses...

Dave Turner · 06-12-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Polhill

Dave are you voting to send a race out of Canada?? Yikes

Only for this year Steve, only for this year......

06-11-2008, 11:27 PM	#1
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	IHRA Cancels Cayuga National Event They said it would happen if committments were not honoured and guess what....?? http://www.ihra.com/article/2762.html __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

06-11-2008, 11:43 PM	#2
larry lomascolo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: IHRA Cancels Cayuga National Event i heard the owner of the track is a real f%$#@ hole,and now that is fact,I.H.R.A let a few things slide last year,not this time,comunity will take a little hit.

06-12-2008, 07:17 AM	#3
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 130 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: IHRA Cancels Cayuga National Event That is more bad economic news we really don;t need.Our economy needs these events and our local racers support it greatly.I hope this can be settled for 09.

06-12-2008, 08:18 AM	#5
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06-12-2008, 09:54 AM	#6
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: IHRA Cancels Cayuga National Event They added a Sportsnational at Pittsburgh in conjunction with the Divisional. The SN will be Sunday, double pro-am on Fri& Sat. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

06-12-2008, 01:15 PM	#8
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 644 Likes: 130 Liked 140 Times in 51 Posts	Re: IHRA Cancels Cayuga National Event This could also be a result of no sponsors for the event...As the prices go up it is more difficult to keep hobbies afloat.

06-12-2008, 01:28 PM	#9
Ven302 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 262 Likes: 41 Liked 34 Times in 7 Posts	Re: IHRA Cancels Cayuga National Event Please don’t take my racing away, The recent announcement regarding the dropping of the IHRA National Event in September leaves a black eye on the Canadian drag racing fraternity. It is a true shame that both parties here could not have come to a better resolve. It does however cast doubt on the integrity of Toronto Motorsports Park as well as the ability of IHRA to lead track operators with a clear path to sound physical plant management leading to a brighter financial future. The shame is that all of this falls on the backs of the ones who can least afford it, that being the drag racing fan. I wonder what help IHRA has provided in mapping out a plan for success with the ownership/management, notwithstanding the ownership/managements inability to ensure completion of these requirements. I imagine Mr. Polburn feels no other way but to pull the event and I am sure Mr. Bieri feels the “list” is financially too difficult, I wish that there could be transparency here but fear that we will hear two distinctly different stories, somewhere in the middle will lay the truth. As a fan and a racer I am sad to see this event scrubbed and implore both parties to fix this problem. The fans that sit in the seats on Saturday night spend a lot of money to be treated in this manor. As racers it is also unfair that we lose another “playground” As for the bleed off business of the event I am sure the tills will be ringing a sour note on that September weekend. Being a novice traveler and having enjoyed some of the great American venues I have to wonder is TMP really that bad or are we just pawns in a game of egos? I have customers who have invested in the sport of drag racing what with motor homes, race cars, trailers and equipment. They will be truly unhappy in this recent event, ironically the event that brought home to them the point of how great drag racing can be. I am asked in the bank and at the grocery store “when is the big race?” My answer as always is “you have to see the show that is put on by the IHRA and TMP at the national event. These same people would not be interested if it wasn’t for the energy that a national event brings to the area. I fear that the IHRA might be turning their backs on TMP what with no announcement for reinstatement for the 2009 year. This lack of information leads to a lot of unanswered questions. Will the list of upgrade requirements be published to prove that the requirements are fair and in the best interest of the racers? Does this list of “must haves” fit all national event tracks? If the track comes through with the upgrades what will be the process for re instating the event? Does IHRA expect so much that the ownership is not willing to jump through the hoops to secure the event? The point I am making here is there is a credibility gap with both parties and this should be addressed in a timely manner. Making an announcement stating TMP is not ready and offering no plan or policy to follow is unfair to the racers and the fans. Likewise it is also unfair that TMP has not taken the IHRA position seriously enough to sit down and make it happen. I find it hard to believe with the seats that are filled for this race that both IHRA and TMP cannot make this event happen, everybody loses... Last edited by Ven302; 06-13-2008 at 09:53 AM.