Z-MAX car count

[novassdude]

Alan did you have grade points from the year prior? You can use the current or previous years count what ever is higher.

[Alan Roehrich]

I had not accumulated a grade point in 15 years or more when I entered to Bristol. The first grade point I accumulated in the last 15 years came at Bowling Green after I ran Bristol.

I think I accumulated 3 grade points last year after I entered the one national event I ran. The car has been sold and I have not run since Reynolds last year. I have accumulated no grade points this year, and may not race next year either, if the money situation does not improve.

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by Frank Bialas

I guess in North Carolina some people just don't get it.

Mr. Kelley is from Texas and does not represent the racers of North Carolina. His statement made no sense.

In my opinion, NHRA does NOT need crate motor cars. I own a crate motor car. If I want to run an NHRA race, I will take an NHRA-legal car.

Now, not having Super Stock at this event does not make sense to me.

[Alan Roehrich]

Not only should it have had Super Stock, but it should have had class eliminations for Super Stock as well, and it should have been a 3 day race instead of four. One reason I did not go this time (as a crew chief, not a driver) is I'd have had to leave on Tuesday night. That's ridiculous.

[KEN BUGAJ]

Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Mr. Kelley is from Texas and does not represent the racers of North Carolina. His statement made no sense.

In my opinion, NHRA does NOT need crate motor cars. I own a crate motor car. If I want to run an NHRA race, I will take an NHRA-legal car.

Now, not having Super Stock at this event does not make sense to me.

Michael, That works for you, but not everyone can barrow a car.
I'm building another stocker so it can cross over.
Only because I had a buyer for the CM car.
Ken

[Tracy Robbins]

Originally Posted by Bernie Cunningham

WOW, you sound like a spoiled brat !! LOL You right sided racers have so many racing opportunities compared to us left coasters, it just struck me that anything more than a hour or so away is too far to go to. I don't think you'd like the big drives that we have to get to our races, this includes Div. 5, 6 & 7, esp. div 5 !!!

That's funny Bernie! Based on my age that makes me sound young again...haven't been called a brat in years. You are right, us "right sided racers" have more options than you guys but not necessarily more NHRA options. The nearest NHRA divisional for me will be 7-8 hours away. Just trying to make a point as to why the car count may not be that great at Z-max. You are right about one thing, I wouldn't like the big drives out your way, hence, I have no desire to live there either.

[Michael Beard]

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

and it should have been a 3 day race instead of four. One reason I did not go this time (as a crew chief, not a driver) is I'd have had to leave on Tuesday night. That's ridiculous.

Dead-on!

Michael, That works for you, but not everyone can barrow a car.

I own an NHRA-legal Stocker. I haven't raced it in a number of years, but may take it out a couple times next year (with a For Sale sign on it) I bought & built a crate motor car because I choose to run IHRA. If I cared to run NHRA, I would either race my other car, or put a 'traditional' motor in the Volare. NHRA has "borrowed" plenty of IHRA ideas already. The organizations don't have to be the same. If NHRA allowed crate motors, they'd pick up 10 cars, and lose 15-20 cars from guys who don't want to race against them. Let them do their own thing.

[Ed Wright]

I think Alan and Michael are both dead on. Four days is silly, especially with small fields, and the no SS cars makes no sense either. If you don't have full fields, why exclude classes? Looks like they would want the entry fees? Div 4 car counts are down this year also. Some guys are out of work, others are nervous about maybe getting layed off, some shop owners are suffering with slow business, so don't feel like they can afford to race.

I was looking for No Problem results (must be some rain down there) and noticed the NHRA Div 7 race only showed 27 SS cars. Lots of race cars on the left coast, probably the same reason other areas are down.

[THE LEGEND]

DW,
I know a lot of IHRA regulars went to Atlanta last weekend to get a grade point. I hate to miss a national event 100 miles frm the house. It's all good though we will be at MIR next week then on to THE ROCK.
CHip

[Jeff Teuton]

If you think Charlotte is bad, look at Dallas. They got SS w/class and Stock w/o. About 70 cars in both so far.