Is Vegas going to be the last Div7 track?

4284spd · 12-05-2021, 01:47 AM

Growing up, I was so envious of all the great SoCal racers and cars.I have loved going out to the races when it's crappy in Colorado. Seeing the way things are headed, is Vegas going to be the last great Div7 track?

Carguy49 · 12-05-2021, 12:50 PM

It is a very different world out there right now. Let's see where we are in the next 5 years or so. I hope you all, as racers, have multiple good tracks to go to for many more years.

Demon340 · 12-06-2021, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 4284spd

Growing up, I was so envious of all the great SoCal racers and cars.I have loved going out to the races when it's crappy in Colorado. Seeing the way things are headed, is Vegas going to be the last great Div7 track?

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Two tracks are being "built" in Utah. Now lets see if they ever get finished

12-06-2021, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Demon340

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Two tracks are being "built" in Utah. Now lets see if they ever get finished

Man I hope so! Loved RMR!

J.R. Haddad · 12-06-2021, 11:04 PM

NHRA could put Denver back in Division 7.

J.R.

pro stock chuck · 12-07-2021, 12:59 PM

Las Vegas is div. 7 New home track for california folks get use to it. Period!!
NHRA sportsman racing is it coming to a end? Not looking good. Merry Christmas

Billy Nees · 12-07-2021, 02:06 PM

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NHRA sportsman racing is it coming to a end? Not looking good. Merry Christmas

Not in California anyway. Which brings up another question, Why is NHRA still leasing expensive office space in Southern California when they OWN office space in Indiana? Other than the BOD likes their Southern California life style.

GTX JOHN · 12-07-2021, 02:18 PM

The owner of LVMS is NOT sportsman friendly or interested.

The track manager does his best just to keep it going on.

Do not count on it continuing for the long run in it's current form and amount(See Sears Pt.)!

GrapeApe7575 · 12-07-2021, 02:24 PM

It absolutely puzzles me why the Bakersfield question cannot be resolved. It is arguably the most conveniently located track in California for all concerned other than the extremes. Is it the Bowsers? Is it NHRA? Is it all just the result of pure greed with nobody willing to share the pot and expenses. This track has the potential to draw 900 cars and you can't tell me that SOMEBODY can't make money hosting this event. Is there any opportunity for an independent group or association to step up and rent the track working in concert with NHRA?

I get the fact that the Bowsers make their bones on the March Meet and a few rice rocket races....and now they have discovered $300 test sessions as a way to keep the doors open.....good on them....but unfortunate for the Sportsman class racer But am I crazy or is there not a bucket of cash to be made at this track under the auspices of the NHRA?

Floyd Staggs · 12-07-2021, 03:58 PM

Mark,
As I understand it the NHRA wants too big of fees and a piece of all the action. If they would give a little I'd be willing to bet something could be worked out. I really like Vegas but I prefer Famoso. It's fast, safe and well maintained.
Let's face it, Famoso is a private enterprise that is going along quite well without NHRA. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
NHRA hasn't figured out some of something is better than all of nothing.

12-05-2021, 01:47 AM	#1
4284spd VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longmont Colorado Posts: 1,708 Likes: 846 Liked 4,135 Times in 950 Posts	Is Vegas going to be the last Div7 track? Growing up, I was so envious of all the great SoCal racers and cars.I have loved going out to the races when it's crappy in Colorado. Seeing the way things are headed, is Vegas going to be the last great Div7 track? __________________ Bob Smith Last edited by 4284spd; 12-05-2021 at 01:49 AM.

12-05-2021, 12:50 PM	#2
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,949 Likes: 2,336 Liked 2,835 Times in 682 Posts	Re: Is Vegas going to be the last Div7 track? It is a very different world out there right now. Let's see where we are in the next 5 years or so. I hope you all, as racers, have multiple good tracks to go to for many more years. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

12-06-2021, 11:04 PM	#5
J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 774 Likes: 900 Liked 1,430 Times in 302 Posts	Re: Is Vegas going to be the last Div7 track? NHRA could put Denver back in Division 7. J.R.

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pro stock chuck Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Ca. Posts: 164 Likes: 21 Liked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Is Vegas going to be the last Div7 track? Las Vegas is div. 7 New home track for california folks get use to it. Period!! NHRA sportsman racing is it coming to a end? Not looking good. Merry Christmas

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GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,710 Likes: 2,738 Liked 2,405 Times in 681 Posts	Re: Is Vegas going to be the last Div7 track? The owner of LVMS is NOT sportsman friendly or interested. The track manager does his best just to keep it going on. Do not count on it continuing for the long run in it's current form and amount(See Sears Pt.)! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock Last edited by GTX JOHN; 12-07-2021 at 02:22 PM.

12-07-2021, 02:24 PM	#9
GrapeApe7575 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 194 Likes: 20 Liked 341 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Is Vegas going to be the last Div7 track? It absolutely puzzles me why the Bakersfield question cannot be resolved. It is arguably the most conveniently located track in California for all concerned other than the extremes. Is it the Bowsers? Is it NHRA? Is it all just the result of pure greed with nobody willing to share the pot and expenses. This track has the potential to draw 900 cars and you can't tell me that SOMEBODY can't make money hosting this event. Is there any opportunity for an independent group or association to step up and rent the track working in concert with NHRA? I get the fact that the Bowsers make their bones on the March Meet and a few rice rocket races....and now they have discovered $300 test sessions as a way to keep the doors open.....good on them....but unfortunate for the Sportsman class racer But am I crazy or is there not a bucket of cash to be made at this track under the auspices of the NHRA?

12-07-2021, 03:58 PM	#10
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,521 Likes: 138 Liked 223 Times in 98 Posts	Re: Is Vegas going to be the last Div7 track? Mark, As I understand it the NHRA wants too big of fees and a piece of all the action. If they would give a little I'd be willing to bet something could be worked out. I really like Vegas but I prefer Famoso. It's fast, safe and well maintained. Let's face it, Famoso is a private enterprise that is going along quite well without NHRA. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. NHRA hasn't figured out some of something is better than all of nothing. __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST