IHRA's Polburn announces 2010 format

Dave Turner · 10-16-2009, 02:44 PM

Here's the Nitro Jam format for 2010 gang. I'm sure someone will see a downside, but from my perspective our weekends should be more enjoyable.

http://www.ihra.com/article/5242.html

Ven302 · 10-16-2009, 02:49 PM

I just finished reading it and thought, somebodys gotta have something to say. Its you!

Would be nice to get it done in two days!

X-TECH MAN · 10-16-2009, 03:40 PM

It looks like a move to being a circus to me. Jet cars and Nitro cars just dont float my boat. Just my feelings but I will give them the benifit of doubt and see how the sportsman side of it will turn out.

bmac · 10-16-2009, 03:44 PM

just what the fans and racers need. A weekend less enticing then a N.H.R.A. points meet to watch and a selection of invited 2nd stringers that have no crowd appeal . This may not be the fat lady singing but shes warming up in the corner..Bring in the clowns

Lyn Smith · 10-16-2009, 03:49 PM

He does not say anything about the Sponsors!!

Another Friendly Racer · 10-16-2009, 03:54 PM

Sounds Great! Quicker event, more focus on the sportsman and less on the pros. This should be everyone on this boards dream come true!?!?

KEN BUGAJ · 10-16-2009, 04:01 PM

I believe it's called MONEY !
Most people who bring their kids are looking for a SHOW.
Little Johnny & Mary want fire works, Wheel Standers, Top Fuel flames & Thunder
Jet Cars and Trucks...
Popcorn,soda,, turkey leg at the rock...
Then home and tuck them in...
It may work...Hey, NHRA has Force.......lol

Dick Kirkpatrick · 10-16-2009, 04:06 PM

We're getting there, it will be nice not to load up on Wednesday to race on Saturday.

Myron Piatek · 10-16-2009, 04:32 PM

I like the part that the Sportsman portion doesn't get interrupted by the Pros or postponed due to oil downs/crashes. Their plan is to run start-to-finish before the "Pro show" starts. But I wonder what the options will be for Sportsman delays and rain. One less day doesn't sound bad either. Looking forward to more specific details on Sportsman schedules, purses, points, etc.
It would be nice if there was a TV deal that might allow more time for Sportsman. But maybe I'm getting ahead of myself.

racerhead · 10-16-2009, 06:54 PM

A Pro Stock racer told me that if IHRA goes in this direction of booked shows the bulk of cars will decamp to ADRL where they can race for real.

Maybe IHRA doesn't care about PS if they are putting all their marbles in the nitro show/family fun aspect. But the more serious fan won't tolerate that...

In the world of drag racing they are separating themselves...not settling for being NHRA wannabes. I don't see this change putting them on the map of motorsports greatness. It's more like on a par with arena truck pulling or something...but maybe it will work for them without hurting the sportsman.

Bruce Deveau

10-16-2009, 02:44 PM	#1
Dave Turner VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Schomberg, ON, Canada Posts: 1,222 Likes: 1,606 Liked 364 Times in 138 Posts	IHRA's Polburn announces 2010 format Here's the Nitro Jam format for 2010 gang. I'm sure someone will see a downside, but from my perspective our weekends should be more enjoyable. http://www.ihra.com/article/5242.html __________________ Dave Turner SS/GT #1153

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Ven302 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 262 Likes: 41 Liked 34 Times in 7 Posts	Re: IHRA's Polburn announces 2010 format I just finished reading it and thought, somebodys gotta have something to say. Its you! Would be nice to get it done in two days!

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X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: IHRA's Polburn announces 2010 format It looks like a move to being a circus to me. Jet cars and Nitro cars just dont float my boat. Just my feelings but I will give them the benifit of doubt and see how the sportsman side of it will turn out.

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bmac Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 79 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA's Polburn announces 2010 format just what the fans and racers need. A weekend less enticing then a N.H.R.A. points meet to watch and a selection of invited 2nd stringers that have no crowd appeal . This may not be the fat lady singing but shes warming up in the corner..Bring in the clowns

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Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,210 Likes: 290 Liked 994 Times in 200 Posts	Re: IHRA's Polburn announces 2010 format He does not say anything about the Sponsors!!

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Another Friendly Racer Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 152 Likes: 0 Liked 19 Times in 6 Posts	Re: IHRA's Polburn announces 2010 format Sounds Great! Quicker event, more focus on the sportsman and less on the pros. This should be everyone on this boards dream come true!?!?

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KEN BUGAJ Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: LEXINGTON NC. Posts: 389 Likes: 43 Liked 18 Times in 7 Posts	Re: IHRA's Polburn announces 2010 format I believe it's called MONEY ! Most people who bring their kids are looking for a SHOW. Little Johnny & Mary want fire works, Wheel Standers, Top Fuel flames & Thunder Jet Cars and Trucks... Popcorn,soda,, turkey leg at the rock... Then home and tuck them in... It may work...Hey, NHRA has Force.......lol Last edited by KEN BUGAJ; 10-16-2009 at 04:07 PM.

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Dick Kirkpatrick Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Carlise, Ontario, Canada Posts: 73 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA's Polburn announces 2010 format We're getting there, it will be nice not to load up on Wednesday to race on Saturday. __________________ Dick Kirkpatrick 3033 SS

10-16-2009, 04:32 PM	#9
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: IHRA's Polburn announces 2010 format I like the part that the Sportsman portion doesn't get interrupted by the Pros or postponed due to oil downs/crashes. Their plan is to run start-to-finish before the "Pro show" starts. But I wonder what the options will be for Sportsman delays and rain. One less day doesn't sound bad either. Looking forward to more specific details on Sportsman schedules, purses, points, etc. It would be nice if there was a TV deal that might allow more time for Sportsman. But maybe I'm getting ahead of myself. __________________ LOCOMOTION Racing

10-16-2009, 06:54 PM	#10
racerhead Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 187 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA's Polburn announces 2010 format A Pro Stock racer told me that if IHRA goes in this direction of booked shows the bulk of cars will decamp to ADRL where they can race for real. Maybe IHRA doesn't care about PS if they are putting all their marbles in the nitro show/family fun aspect. But the more serious fan won't tolerate that... In the world of drag racing they are separating themselves...not settling for being NHRA wannabes. I don't see this change putting them on the map of motorsports greatness. It's more like on a par with arena truck pulling or something...but maybe it will work for them without hurting the sportsman. Bruce Deveau