IHRA the good ol days

[X-TECH MAN]

Its called mis-management ! Larry Carrier and Bill Bader knew how to run a drag racing association. There is a lot I could mention about the current management and what has happened behind the sene but I wont. Most wouldnt believe me anyway. The tech guys left really care but even some of them are throwing in the towel. The only way to save IHRA is for someone with the $$$$$ to buy it and put long time racers/workers/car people who are not currently involved with a team or car run it without interference. Even Top Stock turned into a freak show towards the end.

[Mike Taylor 3601]

In my opinion when Larry Carrier sold to Billy Meyer is when the trouble began it never has been back to what it was when Larry Carrier had it,I think it was probaly pretty close with Bader.
Have you read article on Carrier in new drag review,it said Carrier thought selling to Meyer would take IHRA to the next level not realizing he( Carrier ) had already took it there
I agree with that comment.
I love racing IHRA always have and hope to get to into the future.
Mike Taylor 3601

[buzzinhalfdozen]

Man good times, hanging out with the pro stock racers was the best. We could literally ride into almst any pro pits, start a conversation, next thing you know we're having drinks and dinner. Those most definitely were the good old days. IHRA has changed as has many things, still think there's alot of good people involed in the organization. Hope to run a few races with them this year. Joe

[Roger K Fain]

I wholeheartedly agree with Paul Cambria about the Pro Stockers and Top Stock. This to me is akin to eliminating "Baseball,hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet" and introducing "Soccer, sushi, crem 'd le crem, and Lexus. If IHRA wants to increase their fan base and participant base, it would seem to me to be a "slam dunk" to bring back these two catagories, and park the "Grave Digger" and other "circus acts" for real performance oriented pursuits. Bring on the petition for my signature.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Roger K Fain

I wholeheartedly agree with Paul Cambria about the Pro Stockers and Top Stock. This to me is akin to eliminating "Baseball,hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet" and introducing "Soccer, sushi, crem 'd le crem, and Lexus. If IHRA wants to increase their fan base and participant base, it would seem to me to be a "slam dunk" to bring back these two catagories, and park the "Grave Digger" and other "circus acts" for real performance oriented pursuits. Bring on the petition for my signature.

I agree...Its to bad that the same guy who owns the Grave Digger also owns IHRA now. He dosent have a clue.

[Ed Fernandez]

I think Pro Stock left because of the lack of payout for,for the investment made in these cars.Correct me if I'm wrong.
Dennis Anderson owns IHRA?
Which brings up a question in my mind.Is IHRA a for profit organization as opposed to NHRA being a so called not for profit?

[Carl Juliano]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

I think Pro Stock left because of the lack of payout for,for the investment made in these cars.Correct me if I'm wrong.
Dennis Anderson owns IHRA?
Which brings up a question in my mind.Is IHRA a for profit organization as opposed to NHRA being a so called not for profit?

I think you're right Ed, they MMPS didnt agree with the new format, no qualifying, no traditional points chase, lack of sponsorship and payout. Its like an invite only Chicago style runoff, a one night show with the winner getting an Ironman.
The MMPSA has their own race series now. Those cars are cool.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

I think Pro Stock left because of the lack of payout for,for the investment made in these cars.Correct me if I'm wrong.
Dennis Anderson owns IHRA?
Which brings up a question in my mind.Is IHRA a for profit organization as opposed to NHRA being a so called not for profit?

I meant Field entertainment. Dont they run the monster truck shows?

[Jason Oldfield]

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Which brings up a question in my mind.Is IHRA a for profit organization as opposed to NHRA being a so called not for profit?

Yes, IHRA is a standard for-profit organization (as is NASCAR, and IRL, and I believe every other auto racing sanctioning body in the U.S. except for NHRA).

As for IHRA, IMHO their heyday was in the early to mid-90s. The Pro Mod craze was in full swing, and Norwalk was regularly pulling 1,000 cars every fall the weekend before Indy. Those were indeed great times...Saturday night EVERYBODY wanted to be in the stands to watch the Pros run along with the T/S shootout.

I thought Top Stock was kinda cool, but I have to say that I didn't know much about it other than at the end there definitely seemed to be a whole bunch of whining and crying going on among the competitors. Again, I don't know the specifics, but I think it was akin to the Mustang / DP Challenger argument of today.

Anybody on here want to buy IHRA and restore it to it's previous grand state? Honestly, at this point I think the only way that can happen is if IHRA and ADRL were to merge...

[Chris1529]

Originally Posted by Roger K Fain

I wholeheartedly agree with Paul Cambria about the Pro Stockers and Top Stock. This to me is akin to eliminating "Baseball,hot dogs, apple pie, and Chevrolet" and introducing "Soccer, sushi, crem 'd le crem, and Lexus. If IHRA wants to increase their fan base and participant base, it would seem to me to be a "slam dunk" to bring back these two catagories, and park the "Grave Digger" and other "circus acts" for real performance oriented pursuits. Bring on the petition for my signature.

I think if you take a good look around, the soccer, sushi, and lexus is making far more inroads that it should be across the country. Even in West By God Virginia!
I have said this before, but if I want to see monster trucks, I sure don't want it to be on an asphalt drag strip. How can any "fan, racer or promoter" think that is more exciting than Mountain Motor Prostock? Don't get me wrong, Monster trucks certainly have their place in the motorsports world, but it is not on a drag strip unless the strip is sand or mud, or even a hill climb!