AHRA comes to Division Four

Dragsinger · 12-08-2009, 02:25 PM

It has just been announced, AHRA will take over operations of Thunder Road Raceway. [formally Red River Raceway near Shreveport La.]

The plan is to make it the "Hub Track & Office" for the region.

Personally, I consider this to be great news. I have witnessed the decline of drag racing in the region and consider this news a possible step to turn that decline around.

Dragsinger · 12-08-2009, 05:39 PM

AHRA TAKES OVER LOUISIANA TRACK

December 8th, 2009 10:00 A.M. PST

The American Hot Rod Association is pleased to announce that it has entered into a multi-year agreement, effective January 1, 2010, to take over all operations of Thunder Road Raceway Park. Thunder Road is located in Gilliam Louisiana, 18 miles north of Shreveport. “This will be the mother ship of re-establishing the AHRA in the South; once known as strong AHRA country for many decades” stated Troy Moe, Chief Executive Officer of AHRA. Moe said AHRA will be redesigning the Sportsmen programs as well as hosting multiple major spectator events at the facility. AHRA will be making an announcement shortly as to the appointment of its new General Manager of the facility. “We look forward to developing our Sportsmen friendly programs by sanctioning additional tracks in the Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma markets” stated Moe. AHRA will be announcing a “Reunion Tour” date for the facility in the coming days. AHRA class rules will be posted on its web-site the week of December 13, 2009. “We are extremely excited to have Thunder Road on board in this capacity. This long term agreement will allow us to develop a strong relationship with the sportsmen racers, which is one of the primary objectives of our company” Moe stated. Please direct any questions to info@ahradragracing.com.

BobOrme · 12-08-2009, 11:38 PM

I wonder if they might have a job opening for someone like me. I need to move south. It hasn't been above 9 degrees here since early Sunday night and I hate cold!

bill dedman · 12-08-2009, 11:50 PM

Bob,
There IS no one like you....
and, that's a compliment!

Dragsinger · 12-09-2009, 10:19 AM

I think it holds great potential,

I do not know what to expect. However, I expect it to be good! [smile]

I really think it is a possible shot-in-the arm for regional drag racing. The programs may be just enough different to revitalize interest.

A few things I "think" we can expect, rails racing rails, door cars racing door cars, payout farther down the eliminator, promotions, a true effort to rebuild the regional participation, innovative ways to bring in spectators, "name" match races to bring in crowds.

Let's keep an optimistic eye on the deal.

Mark Callanan · 12-09-2009, 01:34 PM

Larry

I have a question
Why do you feel AHRA will do better then IHRA or NHRA for the racer
What do they bring to the table that the other two dont?
I am not beilng negative I am just asking a question

Dragsinger · 12-09-2009, 03:15 PM

Mark,

I am simply being optimistic, [or maybe looking through Rose colored glasses.[ [smile] It is just that I have a feeling AHRA may be more innovative, more in-tune to the average racer and fan.

X-TECH MAN · 12-09-2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark callanan

Larry

I have a question
Why do you feel AHRA will do better then IHRA or NHRA for the racer
What do they bring to the table that the other two dont?
I am not beilng negative I am just asking a question

Less BS ? I doubt the current sportsman racers will like the classes and rules. Have to wait and see.

njk53 · 12-09-2009, 03:57 PM

I think it is a nice deal to have another sanctioning body in existance to promote sportsman racing. For the guys in division 4 it is another group of events they can attend if they want.

I wish the AHRA all the best in their future endeavors.

nopwradders · 12-09-2009, 04:45 PM

I feel that the AHRA will give current racers a better deal. By that I mean, cheaper registration fees, and membership fees. Also, looks like the AHRA will respect the sportsman racers way more than the NHRA does now. And X tech man, I think you are alittle partial to the NHRA, since you worked for them. I think alot of racers are starting to see "outside the box" regarding the NHRA. All the NHRA is wanting, are the Pro's. They dont care about the sportsman series. It looks like they do, but do you guys really think that they care? Just throwing that question out there. I think that they just have to put up with the series. Kinda like a red headed step child.

12-08-2009, 02:25 PM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	AHRA comes to Division Four It has just been announced, AHRA will take over operations of Thunder Road Raceway. [formally Red River Raceway near Shreveport La.] The plan is to make it the "Hub Track & Office" for the region. Personally, I consider this to be great news. I have witnessed the decline of drag racing in the region and consider this news a possible step to turn that decline around. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

12-08-2009, 05:39 PM	#2
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: AHRA comes to Division Four AHRA TAKES OVER LOUISIANA TRACK December 8th, 2009 10:00 A.M. PST The American Hot Rod Association is pleased to announce that it has entered into a multi-year agreement, effective January 1, 2010, to take over all operations of Thunder Road Raceway Park. Thunder Road is located in Gilliam Louisiana, 18 miles north of Shreveport. “This will be the mother ship of re-establishing the AHRA in the South; once known as strong AHRA country for many decades” stated Troy Moe, Chief Executive Officer of AHRA. Moe said AHRA will be redesigning the Sportsmen programs as well as hosting multiple major spectator events at the facility. AHRA will be making an announcement shortly as to the appointment of its new General Manager of the facility. “We look forward to developing our Sportsmen friendly programs by sanctioning additional tracks in the Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma markets” stated Moe. AHRA will be announcing a “Reunion Tour” date for the facility in the coming days. AHRA class rules will be posted on its web-site the week of December 13, 2009. “We are extremely excited to have Thunder Road on board in this capacity. This long term agreement will allow us to develop a strong relationship with the sportsmen racers, which is one of the primary objectives of our company” Moe stated. Please direct any questions to info@ahradragracing.com. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

12-08-2009, 11:38 PM	#3
BobOrme Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 25 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: AHRA comes to Division Four I wonder if they might have a job opening for someone like me. I need to move south. It hasn't been above 9 degrees here since early Sunday night and I hate cold!

12-08-2009, 11:50 PM	#4
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: AHRA comes to Division Four Bob, There IS no one like you.... and, that's a compliment! __________________ Bill

12-09-2009, 10:19 AM	#5
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: AHRA comes to Division Four I think it holds great potential, I do not know what to expect. However, I expect it to be good! [smile] I really think it is a possible shot-in-the arm for regional drag racing. The programs may be just enough different to revitalize interest. A few things I "think" we can expect, rails racing rails, door cars racing door cars, payout farther down the eliminator, promotions, a true effort to rebuild the regional participation, innovative ways to bring in spectators, "name" match races to bring in crowds. Let's keep an optimistic eye on the deal. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

12-09-2009, 01:34 PM	#6
Mark Callanan Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: southern maine Posts: 383 Likes: 162 Liked 64 Times in 14 Posts	Re: AHRA comes to Division Four Larry I have a question Why do you feel AHRA will do better then IHRA or NHRA for the racer What do they bring to the table that the other two dont? I am not beilng negative I am just asking a question __________________ Mark Callanan 1027 STK

12-09-2009, 03:15 PM	#7
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: AHRA comes to Division Four Mark, I am simply being optimistic, [or maybe looking through Rose colored glasses.[ [smile] It is just that I have a feeling AHRA may be more innovative, more in-tune to the average racer and fan. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

12-09-2009, 03:57 PM	#9
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: AHRA comes to Division Four I think it is a nice deal to have another sanctioning body in existance to promote sportsman racing. For the guys in division 4 it is another group of events they can attend if they want. I wish the AHRA all the best in their future endeavors. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

12-09-2009, 04:45 PM	#10
nopwradders Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 22 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: AHRA comes to Division Four I feel that the AHRA will give current racers a better deal. By that I mean, cheaper registration fees, and membership fees. Also, looks like the AHRA will respect the sportsman racers way more than the NHRA does now. And X tech man, I think you are alittle partial to the NHRA, since you worked for them. I think alot of racers are starting to see "outside the box" regarding the NHRA. All the NHRA is wanting, are the Pro's. They dont care about the sportsman series. It looks like they do, but do you guys really think that they care? Just throwing that question out there. I think that they just have to put up with the series. Kinda like a red headed step child.