Bristol Sportsman participants

[Mike Fuller]

If you think about it this really worked out in NHRA's favor. It forces a number of the sportsman to show up at the sports nationals. It will add a significant number of cars to the event that without this happening would have had extremely low participation.

[Mike Taylor 3601]

Originally Posted by Jeff Niceswanger

Hi Mike ,
I'm thinking the Columbus IHRA race will be no AHFS, and the OEM NHRA will be full AHFS in place. I know where I'd go if I wanted to run like we do at Indy US Nationals. For the guys wanting to stretch'er legs, this is a no brainer. This Bristol thing complicates it.....

Jeff, it isn't hard for me to figure out. I was going to Columbus already and then IHRA buys it and schedules races the same weekend I was already planning on being there. Now have a chance of winning $10K. NHRA then moves their race 9-10 hours away from me for less way less money and close to same entry..
I'm going 5-6 hours away for the chance of a lot more money and a possible adventure?

[Mike Pearson]

Originally Posted by Mike Fuller

If you think about it this really worked out in NHRA's favor. It forces a number of the sportsman to show up at the sports nationals. It will add a significant number of cars to the event that without this happening would have had extremely low participation.

I doubt many from a long way off like Pennsylvania will be traveling to SGMP to complete the bristol race. Although it does make it a 3 race weekend for some that will make the trip.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by EMMONS BROS.

If you looked at the forecast for Bristol prior to the event, you had a pretty good idea what you were in for. I applaud those who still went. You know what they say, "You can't win if you don't go!"

Will you be making an appearance at INDY? Inquiring minds would like to know.

-Emmons Bros.

While my racing has been almost non existent the last few years , I plan to be at INDY in the Downing / Wong camp cheering on my close friends.

[1347]

Originally Posted by Mike Taylor 3601

Jeff, it isn't hard for me to figure out. I was going to Columbus already and then IHRA buys it and schedules races the same weekend I was already planning on being there. Now have a chance of winning $10K. NHRA then moves their race 9-10 hours away from me for less way less money and close to same entry..
I'm going 5-6 hours away for the chance of a lot more money and a possible adventure?

Do you think the IHRA is actually going to happen?
It's not on National Trails schedule, there are no S/SS rules, indexes, a way to buy a license. I know its a good payout, but with less than a month away its hard to plan, load up and show up at the gate with no direction from the sanctioning body running the race.

[Jeff Niceswanger]

Originally Posted by 1347

Do you think the IHRA is actually going to happen?
It's not on National Trails schedule, there are no S/SS rules, indexes, a way to buy a license. I know its a good payout, but with less than a month away its hard to plan, load up and show up at the gate with no direction from the sanctioning body running the race.

I agree with you. There is a Pro Am on Trails Schedule July 9th and 10th and a National Event the 11th and 12th. I'm like you, I'll believe it when I see it, but hoping it happens

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by Mike Taylor 3601

Jeff, it isn't hard for me to figure out. I was going to Columbus already and then IHRA buys it and schedules races the same weekend I was already planning on being there. Now have a chance of winning $10K. NHRA then moves their race 9-10 hours away from me for less way less money and close to same entry..
I'm going 5-6 hours away for the chance of a lot more money and a possible adventure?

Ya might want to have a back up plan JUST IN CASE. I heard that Gatlinburg ,Tennessee is very popular that time of the year …..

[Mike Fuller]

Originally Posted by 1347

Do you think the IHRA is actually going to happen?
It's not on National Trails schedule, there are no S/SS rules, indexes, a way to buy a license. I know its a good payout, but with less than a month away its hard to plan, load up and show up at the gate with no direction from the sanctioning body running the race.

The IHRA website has a membership portal. I have spent my money and requested a SS number. It has shown up on my credit card statement but I have yet to receive any membership card from them. I agree it does make a person wonder what is happening at their HQ. Lets hope for the best. NHRA needs competition.

[doglover44]

Thought about driving out there to see how the S/SS turn out is but debating on even going

[doglover44]

Originally Posted by 1347

Do you think the IHRA is actually going to happen?
It's not on National Trails schedule, there are no S/SS rules, indexes, a way to buy a license. I know its a good payout, but with less than a month away its hard to plan, load up and show up at the gate with no direction from the sanctioning body running the race.

Thought about driving out there to see how the S/SS turn out is but debating on even going