Beard and other IHRA guys

Michael Beard · 12-11-2010, 03:10 PM

Points are best 5 out of 8. You must *attend* 4 In-Division races to be eligible for points/awards, etc. Can only claim a max of 4 Out. Points are very similar to NHRA with the extra "little points" for In-division races. (see the rulebook, linked off the bottom of http://www.ihra.com/competition/) Immokalee usually counts as a Wild Card race (counts as In-Division for everyone) Since that's a double-header, it *really* frees up your schedule, no matter what Division you're running.

Top 3 in each Div qualify for the Tournament of Champions (Free entry, $10K to win plus contingency, Gold Card, etc.) You can also qualify for the TOC by winning any Nitro Jam (Nat'l event) or designated TOC-Qualifier Pro-Am. First race you go to, ask at the Tech trailer for the Special Programs signup sheet. Summit Allstars (just requires the proper decal. All div. Champs plus previous AllStar winner for $5K + Gold Card), Moser Axle Mania Shootout (product and series decal + axles, Top 4 in each class, plus a Wild Card). Details listed in the back of Drag Review. You can find new and archived issues at www.ihramag.com

Anything else, just holler!

Michael Beard · 12-11-2010, 03:14 PM

Doubles are two separate races. You can enter one or both. Saturday is typically 2 Qualifying runs then race, then 1 run Sunday and race. Some races may have Gamblers following the main event.

Chad Rhodes · 12-11-2010, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Points are best 5 out of 8. You must *attend* 4 In-Division races to be eligible for points/awards, etc. Can only claim a max of 4 Out. Points are very similar to NHRA with the extra "little points" for In-division races. (see the rulebook, linked off the bottom of http://www.ihra.com/competition/) Immokalee usually counts as a Wild Card race (counts as In-Division for everyone) Since that's a double-header, it *really* frees up your schedule, no matter what Division you're running.

Top 3 in each Div qualify for the Tournament of Champions (Free entry, $10K to win plus contingency, Gold Card, etc.) You can also qualify for the TOC by winning any Nitro Jam (Nat'l event) or designated TOC-Qualifier Pro-Am. First race you go to, ask at the Tech trailer for the Special Programs signup sheet. Summit Allstars (just requires the proper decal. All div. Champs plus previous AllStar winner for $5K + Gold Card), Moser Axle Mania Shootout (product and series decal + axles, Top 4 in each class, plus a Wild Card). Details listed in the back of Drag Review. You can find new and archived issues at www.ihramag.com

Anything else, just holler!

thanks Michael. So are all the doubles "wild card" races? and the doubles count as 2 in division races correct? Is there anywhere online to find a good contingency list?

Myron Piatek · 12-11-2010, 03:21 PM

Only Immokalee is a "wild card" double header for any division. All other divisionals are either your in-division or out-of-division claims.

No contingency list yet. Most sponsors haven't even had their budget meetings yet! Only confirmations I got at PRI are

* Prestolite: (Mr. Gasket, Accel, etc.) basically the same as last year, but spark plugs can now be any Accel plug.

* RJS is also returning.

I was installing some stuff at the track in Immokallee last year and they still added some afterwards. It makes it difficult to coordinate when manufacturers have late budget meetings and IHRA has such an early start.

Michael Beard · 12-11-2010, 03:22 PM

Immokalee is the only Wild Card.

Again, doubles are completely separate races, each with its own entry fee, payout, points, etc. They just happen to be at the same track on the same weekend. Race both races in a double-header, and you'll get two points claims -- If it's outside your Division, then each race will be an Out. If it's in your division, then they're both In. If it's specifically Immokalee, then both races are In, regardless.

Michael Beard · 12-11-2010, 03:28 PM

Contingency postings are at http://ihra.com/contingency/ but they don't have 2011 listed yet. Usually takes awhile. Since we have a couple races *really* early in the season, they have in te past paid retroactively as sponsors sign up after the fact, but we'll have to check with them. Somebody was hinting around this summer about the possibility of a better looking contingency list for next year.

A neat feature in IHRA is the Contingency *payout* section. You can see what all you (and other drivers) have claimed at each race. I print a sheet out for my claims after each final round, and mark them off as I receive checks.

Chad Rhodes · 12-11-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Contingency postings are at http://ihra.com/contingency/ but they don't have 2011 listed yet. Usually takes awhile. Since we have a couple races *really* early in the season, they have in te past paid retroactively as sponsors sign up after the fact, but we'll have to check with them. Somebody was hinting around this summer about the possibility of a better looking contingency list for next year.

A neat feature in IHRA is the Contingency *payout* section. You can see what all you (and other drivers) have claimed at each race. I print a sheet out for my claims after each final round, and mark them off as I receive checks.

It seems that IHRA is doing a very good job of making things as racer friendly as possible. I like that. I think I may claim division 4 if I can make Immokalle, then Baton Rouge would fill out 4 in divisions, and I can pick and choose from there.

thomas sheehan · 12-11-2010, 08:29 PM

If you are going to run IHRA, here's a heads-up.

Last 10 years in IHRA, I had used my NHRA number (1046). In 2009 I went to my first IHRA points meet and claimed division 3. Since my number started with a 1, I was told that I had to run D1. Mike Volkman confirmed this when he went to the trailer to renew his number, he was told he had to have a new number (that started with a 3) to run that division.

Don't take this the wrong way... this is not a big deal......BUT.... I believe it was a stupid rule that someone new (in charge) had just dreamed up and didn't realize the inconvenience to the average racer that wanted to use his same number.

Emily Stott · 12-12-2010, 01:39 PM

Tom..good thing Mike has a sister-in-law that makes some good lookin letters!

Seriously, how did you get away with running your same number all this time, pretty sure that has been a rule for several years...

12-11-2010, 03:10 PM	#1
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Beard and other IHRA guys Points are best 5 out of 8. You must attend 4 In-Division races to be eligible for points/awards, etc. Can only claim a max of 4 Out. Points are very similar to NHRA with the extra "little points" for In-division races. (see the rulebook, linked off the bottom of http://www.ihra.com/competition/) Immokalee usually counts as a Wild Card race (counts as In-Division for everyone) Since that's a double-header, it really frees up your schedule, no matter what Division you're running. Top 3 in each Div qualify for the Tournament of Champions (Free entry, $10K to win plus contingency, Gold Card, etc.) You can also qualify for the TOC by winning any Nitro Jam (Nat'l event) or designated TOC-Qualifier Pro-Am. First race you go to, ask at the Tech trailer for the Special Programs signup sheet. Summit Allstars (just requires the proper decal. All div. Champs plus previous AllStar winner for $5K + Gold Card), Moser Axle Mania Shootout (product and series decal + axles, Top 4 in each class, plus a Wild Card). Details listed in the back of Drag Review. You can find new and archived issues at www.ihramag.com Anything else, just holler! __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

12-11-2010, 03:14 PM	#2
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Beard and other IHRA guys Doubles are two separate races. You can enter one or both. Saturday is typically 2 Qualifying runs then race, then 1 run Sunday and race. Some races may have Gamblers following the main event. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

12-11-2010, 03:21 PM	#4
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Beard and other IHRA guys Only Immokalee is a "wild card" double header for any division. All other divisionals are either your in-division or out-of-division claims. No contingency list yet. Most sponsors haven't even had their budget meetings yet! Only confirmations I got at PRI are * Prestolite: (Mr. Gasket, Accel, etc.) basically the same as last year, but spark plugs can now be any Accel plug. * RJS is also returning. I was installing some stuff at the track in Immokallee last year and they still added some afterwards. It makes it difficult to coordinate when manufacturers have late budget meetings and IHRA has such an early start. Last edited by Myron Piatek; 12-11-2010 at 03:24 PM.

12-11-2010, 03:22 PM	#5
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Beard and other IHRA guys Immokalee is the only Wild Card. Again, doubles are completely separate races, each with its own entry fee, payout, points, etc. They just happen to be at the same track on the same weekend. Race both races in a double-header, and you'll get two points claims -- If it's outside your Division, then each race will be an Out. If it's in your division, then they're both In. If it's specifically Immokalee, then both races are In, regardless. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

12-11-2010, 03:28 PM	#6
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Beard and other IHRA guys Contingency postings are at http://ihra.com/contingency/ but they don't have 2011 listed yet. Usually takes awhile. Since we have a couple races really early in the season, they have in te past paid retroactively as sponsors sign up after the fact, but we'll have to check with them. Somebody was hinting around this summer about the possibility of a better looking contingency list for next year. A neat feature in IHRA is the Contingency payout section. You can see what all you (and other drivers) have claimed at each race. I print a sheet out for my claims after each final round, and mark them off as I receive checks. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

12-11-2010, 08:29 PM	#8
thomas sheehan Photographer Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,717 Likes: 24 Liked 75 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Beard and other IHRA guys If you are going to run IHRA, here's a heads-up. Last 10 years in IHRA, I had used my NHRA number (1046). In 2009 I went to my first IHRA points meet and claimed division 3. Since my number started with a 1, I was told that I had to run D1. Mike Volkman confirmed this when he went to the trailer to renew his number, he was told he had to have a new number (that started with a 3) to run that division. Don't take this the wrong way... this is not a big deal......BUT.... I believe it was a stupid rule that someone new (in charge) had just dreamed up and didn't realize the inconvenience to the average racer that wanted to use his same number. __________________ Tom Sheehan SS GT/NA 1046

12-12-2010, 01:39 PM	#9
Emily Stott Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Campobello, SC Posts: 292 Likes: 0 Liked 372 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Beard and other IHRA guys Tom..good thing Mike has a sister-in-law that makes some good lookin letters! Seriously, how did you get away with running your same number all this time, pretty sure that has been a rule for several years...

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