Is Sportsman Drag Racing Changing?

John DiBartolomeo · 01-26-2021, 09:06 AM

"For 2021, Stock and Super Stock racers will have the ability to race for money unheard of for their classes. Will this be a turning point for class racing?"

https://dragracingedge.com/featured-...cing-changing/

Cbrinson47 · 01-26-2021, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John DiBartolomeo

"For 2021, Stock and Super Stock racers will have the ability to race for money unheard of for their classes. Will this be a turning point for class racing?"

https://dragracingedge.com/featured-...cing-changing/

I hope so but I doubt it !

Andys dad · 01-26-2021, 10:49 AM

The PRO classes at the money bracket races seems viable to me.

I would rather run against SS cars but it is bottom bulb, dial in racing for large amounts of money - with no heads up.

IMHO

Ron

Andy Friar · 01-26-2021, 10:50 AM

I liked this article John and wish I had a S/S legal car to run these events. I think it is cool for the sport to get new events going other than Div or Nat events. As a middle aged guy with limited time to race, the idea of spending a min 3 days to race for only 'one' race (like a div) is not inviting. 2 races in one weekend is interesting, for a big purse makes it more interesting. I think the local association STK/SS races are really cool too.

It seems like the 'turning point' you mention is different for different racers. More interest overall, or people moving from other classes to STK or S/S, or is it getting more young people in the class, or is it just the current STK/ SS racer getting more respect in the forms of bigger purses. IMHO, more STK/ SS races and events is a good thing.

Mike Pearson · 01-26-2021, 11:03 AM

This is big for stock and super stock racing. Look like the events will be well attended. I plan to be at the big race at SGMP right after the Gator. Thanks to all of the promoters that are stepping out there to put these events on.

The NHRA entry fees are high for the purse that we race for at both the national and divisional levels. the entry fee for a national is about the same as the big money races at SGMP. The purse is much less. At the National event some of our entry fee goes to pay the pro classes. The Nationals are much more of a carnival atmosphere now than they were years ago.

Get out and support these big money races. If they are successful then there is a chance there will be more. Maybe Kyle and Peter will do one.

DG · 01-26-2021, 11:24 AM

I like the concept. Better payout, BBQ etc are enticing, but until there is a way to police electronics and other forms of cheating, these races won't realize their full potential. A robust tech inspection would add legitimacy to these events.

GUMP · 01-26-2021, 01:53 PM

I would love to see class eliminations or heads-up shootouts like Top Stock at some of these races. The money is cool, but years after that is spent it is nice to have something shiny on the shelf or wall.....

Herbie Null · 01-26-2021, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DG

I like the concept. Better payout, BBQ etc are enticing, but until there is a way to police electronics and other forms of cheating, these races won't realize their full potential. A robust tech inspection would add legitimacy to these events.

From what I have been told, the Southern Sportsman Showdown at SGMP will have some of the finest tech official's on the property at this race and their hands wont be tied like at national events. The legitimacy of this race should not be a concern.

Jim Kaekel · 01-26-2021, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Herbie Null

From what I have been told, the Southern Sportsman Showdown at SGMP will have some of the finest tech official's on the property at this race and their hands wont be tied like at national events. The legitimacy of this race should not be a concern.

I think when the purse goes up, there's alot more incentive for "funny business", particularly when it comes to illegal electronics and/or starting line aids. That's the one thing I really wonder about at some of these "high buck" bracket races. I'm sure some of these events have really good tech people on hand, while some others...not so much. If you think there's nothing out there like that, take a look at what's offered by Davis Technologies.

doglover44 · 01-26-2021, 07:52 PM

I like these big S/SS races coming this spring hope more come over summer and fall

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Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Is Sportsman Drag Racing Changing? The PRO classes at the money bracket races seems viable to me. I would rather run against SS cars but it is bottom bulb, dial in racing for large amounts of money - with no heads up. IMHO Ron __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham

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Andy Friar Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 250 Likes: 699 Liked 226 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Is Sportsman Drag Racing Changing? I liked this article John and wish I had a S/S legal car to run these events. I think it is cool for the sport to get new events going other than Div or Nat events. As a middle aged guy with limited time to race, the idea of spending a min 3 days to race for only 'one' race (like a div) is not inviting. 2 races in one weekend is interesting, for a big purse makes it more interesting. I think the local association STK/SS races are really cool too. It seems like the 'turning point' you mention is different for different racers. More interest overall, or people moving from other classes to STK or S/S, or is it getting more young people in the class, or is it just the current STK/ SS racer getting more respect in the forms of bigger purses. IMHO, more STK/ SS races and events is a good thing. __________________ Andy Friar

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Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,446 Likes: 614 Liked 1,919 Times in 576 Posts	Re: Is Sportsman Drag Racing Changing? This is big for stock and super stock racing. Look like the events will be well attended. I plan to be at the big race at SGMP right after the Gator. Thanks to all of the promoters that are stepping out there to put these events on. The NHRA entry fees are high for the purse that we race for at both the national and divisional levels. the entry fee for a national is about the same as the big money races at SGMP. The purse is much less. At the National event some of our entry fee goes to pay the pro classes. The Nationals are much more of a carnival atmosphere now than they were years ago. Get out and support these big money races. If they are successful then there is a chance there will be more. Maybe Kyle and Peter will do one. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

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GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,822 Likes: 2,166 Liked 2,351 Times in 553 Posts	Re: Is Sportsman Drag Racing Changing? I would love to see class eliminations or heads-up shootouts like Top Stock at some of these races. The money is cool, but years after that is spent it is nice to have something shiny on the shelf or wall.....

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doglover44 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Carlisle OH Posts: 1,386 Likes: 4 Liked 489 Times in 227 Posts	Re: Is Sportsman Drag Racing Changing? I like these big S/SS races coming this spring hope more come over summer and fall __________________ Jake Biermann