U,s, nationals

[BRINK]

Originally Posted by 354valiant

Anybody remember the Class Nationals @ Byorn Dragway in 2001? I believe it was a 3 day event with Class for Stk/SS & 2 days of Racing for Stk/SS with additional gamblers races too... Not a Bad idea for the Class Racing Community to determine the best Stk/SS in the country this year, Maybe reach out to Byorn Dragway (Midwest location for both Coasts) to consider it for this year...

Great idea except for a few problems that now exist. Namely both Alex Denysenko and Ron Leek have passed on. The 2001 Class Nationals at Byron Dragway would not have happened without their guidance and leadership. Secondly, Byron is in Illinois. I don't believe that the Governor will allow any kind of motorsport activities in 2020 until a cure for Covid 19 has been addressed. Joliet closed down for this reason. Ultimately it would be great if Bill Bader, Jr. would promote the event at Norwalk for 2021.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by BRINK

Great idea except for a few problems that now exist. Namely both Alex Denysenko and Ron Leek have passed on. The 2001 Class Nationals at Byron Dragway would not have happened without their guidance and leadership. Secondly, Byron is in Illinois. I don't believe that the Governor will allow any kind of motorsport activities in 2020 until a cure for Covid 19 has been addressed. Joliet closed down for this reason. Ultimately it would be great if Bill Bader, Jr. would promote the event at Norwalk for 2021.

Great points Bill, Michael Beard did ALL he could to help the Stk/SS community BUT in the end there was not enough SUPPORT from us ! Thanks again MICHAEL !!!!....There won’t be any more of these races similar the the US Class Nationals UNLESS a promoter wants to work his AZZ off, schedule a race , listen to US gripe about time and location, work his AZZ off only to lose money when many of us don’t attend. Alex somehow made this happen, on the hottest weekend of the year in Byron, Illinois and it was MAGICAL....RIP my friend.....

[B Parker]

Indy has always been a special race for me. Although I have missed several I try to make it every year. I'll be 65 this year and I decided a few years ago God willing that I would not to miss another one. I love all out Class Racing. And Indy brings out some of the best in all the classes. It's one of the few Pro and Sportsman National Event's that the Sportsman racers have a few days that we are important to the race. I would hope that someone from NHRA would post anywhere what is the reason why they have cut this from the race. Indy cost more to enter. Will the entrance be less this year? Please ad Wednesday back in and let us have Class for Stock and Super Stock. Barry Parker

[BRINK]

Originally Posted by B Parker

Indy has always been a special race for me. Although I have missed several I try to make it every year. I'll be 65 this year and I decided a few years ago God willing that I would not to miss another one. I love all out Class Racing. And Indy brings out some of the best in all the classes. It's one of the few Pro and Sportsman National Event's that the Sportsman racers have a few days that we are important to the race. I would hope that someone from NHRA would post anywhere what is the reason why they have cut this from the race. Indy cost more to enter. Will the entrance be less this year? Please ad Wednesday back in and let us have Class for Stock and Super Stock. Barry Parker

Well stated Barry. Park only Stock and Super Stock on Tuesday. Run Class for both all day Wednesday, into the evening if needed. It would be to NHRA's benefit, as they would achieve many more pre-- entries, at least 100-150 more than presently structured. Do the math, an additional five figures of revenue to their bottom line for the event. Keep INDY, INDY and make more profit for the House. A win-win as I see it. How about it, Glendora?

[GTX JOHN]

I have be racing since early 60's =
This is the first time that I am seriously
worried that NHRA may completely split
off Sportsman from Pro events entirely or
even spin off Sportsman racing.

They World is changing by the week!

[MR DERBY CITY]

I wouldn’t worry John, THEY need our pre entry money....It will be interesting how the 2 INDY races in July work out ? WE are always waiting in line to send our $$ ....

[B Parker]

MJ Indy has always been the Super Bowl of Drag Racing. With this schedule it's been turned into another Pro National Event with Sportsman racers to fill in the down time. They wont' get my money this year nor my brothers and several other friends that make the long trip. None of us come by our self and we all spend money at the track. Barry

[BRINK]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Great points Bill, Michael Beard did ALL he could to help the Stk/SS community BUT in the end there was not enough SUPPORT from us ! Thanks again MICHAEL !!!!....There won’t be any more of these races similar the the US Class Nationals UNLESS a promoter wants to work his AZZ off, schedule a race , listen to US gripe about time and location, work his AZZ off only to lose money when many of us don’t attend. Alex somehow made this happen, on the hottest weekend of the year in Byron, Illinois and it was MAGICAL....RIP my friend.....

Amen, M.J. Along those lines, Norwalk and Mr. Bader would be the only logical choices for this event. He's the 800 pound gorilla in the proverbial room that can make it happen. Mr. Bader, what do you say?