US Nationals 1976-?

Lyn Smith · 08-05-2024, 08:46 PM

Ok I have raced there in Stock nearly every year since 1976. Messed up big time this year even with 10 grading points I had other things going on and was not paying attention. So put me on the list of needy racers wanting to get in Indy. Thanks for looking. lyn Smith 815 848 5020

Frank Castros · 08-05-2024, 09:01 PM

I hope that everyone who wants in gets in.

Tim H · 08-06-2024, 09:06 AM

Historically have they ever reduced the field size in one or more of the other classes to increase the quota for Stock or Superstock ?

jmcarter · 08-06-2024, 10:11 AM

There is precedence for them bumping our quotas up when other categories are lagging but that doesn?t seem to be the case this year. Comp and some others will enter later as is typical. Only hope is likely to be late drops after BG. Hope you make it in Lyn!

Lobbying your SRAC representative can’t hurt.

Larry Hill · 08-06-2024, 11:01 AM

Since you are a former winner of the US Nationals, can't you get in?

Lyn Smith · 08-06-2024, 11:26 AM

No. It is my understanding that the only guaranteed spots are last years winner, and past world champions, and maybe passed division champs. Plus I have been told if you are a passed NHRA track manager you can enter a race that is passed the quota also. Maybe someone can clarify this. Seems a little strange but I do know of one passed track manager who has a Stocker he has raced at times.

08-05-2024, 08:46 PM	#1
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,194 Likes: 273 Liked 950 Times in 189 Posts	US Nationals 1976-? Ok I have raced there in Stock nearly every year since 1976. Messed up big time this year even with 10 grading points I had other things going on and was not paying attention. So put me on the list of needy racers wanting to get in Indy. Thanks for looking. lyn Smith 815 848 5020

08-05-2024, 09:01 PM	#2
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,954 Likes: 2,536 Liked 2,610 Times in 948 Posts	Re: US Nationals 1976-? I hope that everyone who wants in gets in.

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Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,040 Likes: 1,064 Liked 481 Times in 158 Posts	Re: US Nationals 1976-? Historically have they ever reduced the field size in one or more of the other classes to increase the quota for Stock or Superstock ?

08-06-2024, 10:11 AM	#4
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,285 Likes: 2,339 Liked 3,144 Times in 963 Posts	Re: US Nationals 1976-? There is precedence for them bumping our quotas up when other categories are lagging but that doesn?t seem to be the case this year. Comp and some others will enter later as is typical. Only hope is likely to be late drops after BG. Hope you make it in Lyn! Lobbying your SRAC representative can’t hurt. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 08-06-2024 at 10:19 AM.

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,615 Likes: 1,901 Liked 10,657 Times in 2,212 Posts	Re: US Nationals 1976-? Since you are a former winner of the US Nationals, can't you get in? __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

08-06-2024, 11:26 AM	#6
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,194 Likes: 273 Liked 950 Times in 189 Posts	Re: US Nationals 1976-? No. It is my understanding that the only guaranteed spots are last years winner, and past world champions, and maybe passed division champs. Plus I have been told if you are a passed NHRA track manager you can enter a race that is passed the quota also. Maybe someone can clarify this. Seems a little strange but I do know of one passed track manager who has a Stocker he has raced at times.