MT. Park Dragway and IHRA to honor NHRA certs and memberships for this weeks Pro am

FLEMING · 06-29-2010, 09:32 AM

This weekend the IHRA Pro-Am Tour stops off at Mt. Park Dragway in Clay City, KY and the track has a special deal for NHRA racers.
A weekend wavier will be in effect that will entitle an NHRA member to come race the IHRA event without the additional expense of a membership, car number, & chassis certification.
Simply bring your valid NHRA liscense (original not copy) and fill out a short form which will save you $65 to $140.
Your current NHRA membership and chassis certification will be accepted at this event and gives you the opportunity to "try it, before you buy it". No risk, No commitment, Just come and join in the fun!

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jmcarter · 06-29-2010, 10:49 AM

That's a great way for Mountain Park (and IHRA) to get some crossovers who are close to an IHRA track but otherwise concentrate their time and $ on running NHRA. However, I don't see this on MP's website or IHRA's...is this something that may be offered at other events? Think this is a really good way to improve IHRA car counts...I would definitely run Jackson if they offer it since I'll be back in GA by then, but not; unfortunately, in time to run at Clay City.

FLEMING · 06-29-2010, 12:29 PM

It was posted by Steve Poynter there announcer on another websight.. I heard about it last night from someone who runs nhra... Agreed good move

Chris1529 · 06-29-2010, 01:23 PM

They did this at the Byron Dragway pro-am a couple weeks ago.

Everyone should try to go to Clay City. It is always a good race and you are treated really well there. Big crowds, big fireworks show.

jmcarter · 07-04-2010, 10:16 AM

On DRC it looks like pretty slim car counts, a few NHRA racers but didn't offset the larger numbers from Carolinas (many with CM cars) that didn't make the tow over. I realize the payout/entry fee ratio is not the best given lower contingency postings but it still seems like they would have pulled better numbers. Personally, I hope their car counts improve and think their classes give more people a chance to race beyond their local tracks.

Michael Beard · 07-04-2010, 10:38 AM

I've been to the event a couple times. Missing this year, as it's the only vacation my wife has except Christmas, so we're visiting family.

...But I did steal her '08 Charger 3.5L for today, and am sitting in the lanes at Dragway 42. Ran 16.63 @ 86 mph! Needs more gear.

Beth Denysenko · 07-04-2010, 12:27 PM

We would have been there with three cars but for a mechanical issue with one of our tow vehicles that didn't get repaired in time for us to make it for the Saturday race. And no point making an 8 hour tow for one event for us . . . we are disappointed we weren't able to make it.

06-29-2010, 09:32 AM	#1
FLEMING Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 262 Likes: 47 Liked 54 Times in 25 Posts	MT. Park Dragway and IHRA to honor NHRA certs and memberships for this weeks Pro am This weekend the IHRA Pro-Am Tour stops off at Mt. Park Dragway in Clay City, KY and the track has a special deal for NHRA racers. A weekend wavier will be in effect that will entitle an NHRA member to come race the IHRA event without the additional expense of a membership, car number, & chassis certification. Simply bring your valid NHRA liscense (original not copy) and fill out a short form which will save you $65 to $140. Your current NHRA membership and chassis certification will be accepted at this event and gives you the opportunity to "try it, before you buy it". No risk, No commitment, Just come and join in the fun! www.mpdragway.com

06-29-2010, 10:49 AM	#2
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,293 Likes: 2,364 Liked 3,165 Times in 969 Posts	Re: MT. Park Dragway and IHRA to honor NHRA certs and memberships for this weeks Pro That's a great way for Mountain Park (and IHRA) to get some crossovers who are close to an IHRA track but otherwise concentrate their time and $ on running NHRA. However, I don't see this on MP's website or IHRA's...is this something that may be offered at other events? Think this is a really good way to improve IHRA car counts...I would definitely run Jackson if they offer it since I'll be back in GA by then, but not; unfortunately, in time to run at Clay City. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

06-29-2010, 12:29 PM	#3
FLEMING Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 262 Likes: 47 Liked 54 Times in 25 Posts	Re: MT. Park Dragway and IHRA to honor NHRA certs and memberships for this weeks Pro It was posted by Steve Poynter there announcer on another websight.. I heard about it last night from someone who runs nhra... Agreed good move

06-29-2010, 01:23 PM	#4
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: MT. Park Dragway and IHRA to honor NHRA certs and memberships for this weeks Pro They did this at the Byron Dragway pro-am a couple weeks ago. Everyone should try to go to Clay City. It is always a good race and you are treated really well there. Big crowds, big fireworks show. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

07-04-2010, 10:16 AM	#5
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,293 Likes: 2,364 Liked 3,165 Times in 969 Posts	Re: MT. Park Dragway and IHRA to honor NHRA certs and memberships for this weeks Pro On DRC it looks like pretty slim car counts, a few NHRA racers but didn't offset the larger numbers from Carolinas (many with CM cars) that didn't make the tow over. I realize the payout/entry fee ratio is not the best given lower contingency postings but it still seems like they would have pulled better numbers. Personally, I hope their car counts improve and think their classes give more people a chance to race beyond their local tracks. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

07-04-2010, 10:38 AM	#6
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: MT. Park Dragway and IHRA to honor NHRA certs and memberships for this weeks Pro I've been to the event a couple times. Missing this year, as it's the only vacation my wife has except Christmas, so we're visiting family. ...But I did steal her '08 Charger 3.5L for today, and am sitting in the lanes at Dragway 42. Ran 16.63 @ 86 mph! Needs more gear. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

07-04-2010, 12:27 PM	#7
Beth Denysenko Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 426 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: MT. Park Dragway and IHRA to honor NHRA certs and memberships for this weeks Pro We would have been there with three cars but for a mechanical issue with one of our tow vehicles that didn't get repaired in time for us to make it for the Saturday race. And no point making an 8 hour tow for one event for us . . . we are disappointed we weren't able to make it. __________________ Beth Denysenko P/SA 330 www.moneymakerracing.net