Division 4 IHRA support

Jeremy · 06-14-2014, 11:28 PM

I do not like having 2 races on 1 weekend (or paying for 2) and I do not like "no qualifying on Friday".
Thanks Jerry

Ed Carpenter · 06-15-2014, 07:32 AM

I make as many as I can. I like 2 races in one weekend. Saves money from travel expenses. There shouldn't be any races in July or August in D4 ever!

countrypuppy4865 · 06-15-2014, 07:50 AM

Well, the weather and lack of make up dates available is what put the race at Pine Valley in July. They listen to racers and that's why they try to schedule everything early. How does everyone feel about Friday qualifying? They do have test and tune that is always reasonably priced, but if many would like some qualifying runs I'm sure it is a viable option. As Michael said, they do have division points chase. The top 3 in every division gets into the tournament of Champions, and division winner gets a gold card and $2k.

Brett C · 06-15-2014, 10:39 AM

Like the 2 races in a weekend format.

Darrin Christen · 06-15-2014, 04:48 PM

Its tough trying to juggle family and work schedules while trying to make these races all over the country. So many races so close together also takes a toll on the wallet. I couldn't make Memphis because I'm working this weekend so that I could be off last weekend to attend the race NPR which is only 60 miles from the house. I attended the IHRA race at BR and really enjoyed it. For me, I have to pick and choose the races that fit my schedule and budget. I hope to make more IHRA events in the future, schedule permitting. Without the support of family and friends I would not be able to do this at all.

Michael Beard · 06-15-2014, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeremy

I do not like having 2 races on 1 weekend (or paying for 2) and I do not like "no qualifying on Friday".
Thanks Jerry

If you only have one race and add Friday qualifying, then you have people traveling on Thursday, requiring extra staffing, insurance, and track operating expenses, which means entry fees would necessarily skyrocket. It really doesn't take 3-4 days to run 200 cars.

Charley Downing · 06-15-2014, 11:12 AM

Myself and other guys here in Div3 quit racing IHRA pts because the payouts went from around $2200 to win a race to $1200

$250 to enter two races
$300 in fuel
$100 in race fuel
$250 in hotels

You haft to win one of the to races two just to pay your expenses. The last time I ran a IHRA pts race I went 5 rounds to the semis and got $5 less then my entry fee.

Larry Hill · 06-15-2014, 01:27 PM

I'm not a big fan of the create motor classes of IHRA or NHRA. We thought we might make Memphis on the way back from Belle Rose but we had a granddaughter's birthday party to attend on Saturday. Maybe next time, we hope.

Ed Wright · 06-15-2014, 01:39 PM

Larry, I was going to say NHRA doesn't have crate motor classes, then I realized what you were referring to. LOL

Kegracing · 06-15-2014, 03:31 PM

I think a lot of people will say the payout and lack of contingency money now is a key. The economy is tougher for a lot of people, and we all have to make choices. I can stay at home, run a local bracket race ( I know, I just got black balled by some readers) and have about the same payout for a LOT less expense... entry, gas, lodging, etc. and TIME. IHRA wise, you have option with bracket series to race at World Finals, if you do well enough, and the prize for winning it all is better than championship in any class.

Don't get me wrong. I love the challenge of stock, and have not given up on it by any means. Still want to put my Pontiac stocker motor together. Just have to weigh this with other family choices.

Living in TX now, I too wonder why IHRA does not get more support from Stock and SS. The cars are here, just not at IHRA races. Maybe the travel distances make more people make same choices I have to make? In South east, lot of tracks close, and travel to chase points is MUCH easier. When I lived in NC, I ran entire div. 9 schedule, and some div. 1 and 2, and never had more than a 4 hour drive each way. Now the closest race is about that far...

While I have not made as many races as some, I have ran 2 to 4 points races a year the last 3 or 4 years. With Crandall closing, that really makes the travel time harder for me now to chase points. With my job, and two younger kids, travel is a lot harder now anytime... I do have my oldest racing a JR now, so maybe more racing is in the future. But, trying to teach him to race, going to local bracket race and letting him run as many runs as possible, is the best option for my family, right now.

Ken Graham
Stock 412
67 Firebird Convertible

06-14-2014, 11:28 PM	#1
Jeremy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 95 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Division 4 IHRA support I do not like having 2 races on 1 weekend (or paying for 2) and I do not like "no qualifying on Friday". Thanks Jerry

06-15-2014, 07:32 AM	#2
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: Division 4 IHRA support I make as many as I can. I like 2 races in one weekend. Saves money from travel expenses. There shouldn't be any races in July or August in D4 ever! __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

06-15-2014, 07:50 AM	#3
countrypuppy4865 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Donaldsonville, LA Posts: 980 Likes: 17 Liked 228 Times in 70 Posts	Re: Division 4 IHRA support Well, the weather and lack of make up dates available is what put the race at Pine Valley in July. They listen to racers and that's why they try to schedule everything early. How does everyone feel about Friday qualifying? They do have test and tune that is always reasonably priced, but if many would like some qualifying runs I'm sure it is a viable option. As Michael said, they do have division points chase. The top 3 in every division gets into the tournament of Champions, and division winner gets a gold card and $2k. __________________ Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird Last edited by countrypuppy4865; 06-15-2014 at 08:02 AM.

06-15-2014, 10:39 AM	#4
Brett C VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 1,195 Likes: 327 Liked 1,018 Times in 217 Posts	Re: Division 4 IHRA support Like the 2 races in a weekend format. __________________ Brett Candies 4192 Stock/SS God Bless America

06-15-2014, 04:48 PM	#5
Darrin Christen Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Des Allemands, LA Posts: 365 Likes: 8 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Division 4 IHRA support Its tough trying to juggle family and work schedules while trying to make these races all over the country. So many races so close together also takes a toll on the wallet. I couldn't make Memphis because I'm working this weekend so that I could be off last weekend to attend the race NPR which is only 60 miles from the house. I attended the IHRA race at BR and really enjoyed it. For me, I have to pick and choose the races that fit my schedule and budget. I hope to make more IHRA events in the future, schedule permitting. Without the support of family and friends I would not be able to do this at all. __________________ 4878 SS/GA 66CHEVY II

06-15-2014, 11:12 AM	#7
Charley Downing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 761 Likes: 16 Liked 633 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Division 4 IHRA support Myself and other guys here in Div3 quit racing IHRA pts because the payouts went from around $2200 to win a race to $1200 $250 to enter two races $300 in fuel $100 in race fuel $250 in hotels You haft to win one of the to races two just to pay your expenses. The last time I ran a IHRA pts race I went 5 rounds to the semis and got $5 less then my entry fee. __________________ Charley Downing 3548 STK Last edited by Charley Downing; 06-15-2014 at 11:24 AM.

06-15-2014, 01:27 PM	#8
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,643 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,726 Times in 2,233 Posts	Re: Division 4 IHRA support I'm not a big fan of the create motor classes of IHRA or NHRA. We thought we might make Memphis on the way back from Belle Rose but we had a granddaughter's birthday party to attend on Saturday. Maybe next time, we hope. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-15-2014, 01:39 PM	#9
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Division 4 IHRA support Larry, I was going to say NHRA doesn't have crate motor classes, then I realized what you were referring to. LOL __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

06-15-2014, 03:31 PM	#10
Kegracing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Red Oak, TX Posts: 441 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Division 4 IHRA support I think a lot of people will say the payout and lack of contingency money now is a key. The economy is tougher for a lot of people, and we all have to make choices. I can stay at home, run a local bracket race ( I know, I just got black balled by some readers) and have about the same payout for a LOT less expense... entry, gas, lodging, etc. and TIME. IHRA wise, you have option with bracket series to race at World Finals, if you do well enough, and the prize for winning it all is better than championship in any class. Don't get me wrong. I love the challenge of stock, and have not given up on it by any means. Still want to put my Pontiac stocker motor together. Just have to weigh this with other family choices. Living in TX now, I too wonder why IHRA does not get more support from Stock and SS. The cars are here, just not at IHRA races. Maybe the travel distances make more people make same choices I have to make? In South east, lot of tracks close, and travel to chase points is MUCH easier. When I lived in NC, I ran entire div. 9 schedule, and some div. 1 and 2, and never had more than a 4 hour drive each way. Now the closest race is about that far... While I have not made as many races as some, I have ran 2 to 4 points races a year the last 3 or 4 years. With Crandall closing, that really makes the travel time harder for me now to chase points. With my job, and two younger kids, travel is a lot harder now anytime... I do have my oldest racing a JR now, so maybe more racing is in the future. But, trying to teach him to race, going to local bracket race and letting him run as many runs as possible, is the best option for my family, right now. Ken Graham Stock 412 67 Firebird Convertible

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