Z-MAX car count - Page 2

Tracy Robbins · 09-17-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by John Kelley

In North Carolina races dump Stock an put in Super Pro .........:-)

Not sure what you mean by that...explain?

As I have mentioned before, there are no NHRA races w/in a reasonable tow to get grade points. There are 6 IHRA division races and 2 national events (no grade points required) in the state so everyone pretty much races locally. If Zmax had a national open and a division race it would surely help their car count as the locals would be able to get a couple of grade points and then we could run the national events. There are usually 300 cars at the division 9 race at Mooresville which is only 30 miles from Zmax (if that far) and I'll bet maybe 20% of those racers are there this weekend. That means there are a couple of hundred sitting at home watching on the computer like me.
It's a shame we, the locals, can't support Bruton...I enjoyed it last year when they included super stock in the fun!

Alan Roehrich · 09-17-2009, 08:42 PM

If the event does not reach the quota, you do not need even one grade point to enter.

THE LEGEND · 09-17-2009, 08:49 PM

Alan,
I was told you have to have 1 grade point regardless. If it was 0 I would've went.
Chip

Tracy Robbins · 09-17-2009, 08:55 PM

I've been told you have to have a minimum of 1 also. Most guys/girls don't even have NHRA licenses anymore for this reason.

Bernie Cunningham · 09-17-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tracy Robbins

Not sure what you mean by that...explain?

As I have mentioned before, there are no NHRA races w/in a reasonable tow to get grade points. There are 6 IHRA division races and 2 national events (no grade points required) in the state so everyone pretty much races locally. If Zmax had a national open and a division race it would surely help their car count as the locals would be able to get a couple of grade points and then we could run the national events. There are usually 300 cars at the division 9 race at Mooresville which is only 30 miles from Zmax (if that far) and I'll bet maybe 20% of those racers are there this weekend. That means there are a couple of hundred sitting at home watching on the computer like me.
It's a shame we, the locals, can't support Bruton...I enjoyed it last year when they included super stock in the fun!

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 !!!

Tracy Robbins · 09-18-2009, 10:27 AM

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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.

Jason · 09-17-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KEN BUGAJ

Bruton builds a Palace and no cars.
NHRA needs to try Crate Motor cars !
The car count would be 100 or more, not 67.
I know of 30 or 40 cars in the area.
Some really nice cars!

OK, beat me up ,,,,,

Racers who were smart enough to build a stocker to run at BOTH sanctions did not have a problem with their entry. Maybe those 30 or 40 with "stockers" that do not fit should start rethinking their race agenda. It might be to their advantage in the near future.

THE LEGEND · 09-18-2009, 04:01 AM

Ken,
I'm with you on the crate motor thing but Jason made a real good post. That's one reason I got rid of my crate motor car and went .90 racing. Now I can do both.

Alan,
I was told you can't even register without a grade point. Explain how you did it and help us out here.
Chip

jmcarter · 09-18-2009, 04:54 AM

If you think the car counts are bad, check out the numbers for Memphis in 2 weeks. Granted, not a palace but within a fairly easy tow for a ton of racers. Will be interesting to see the stands during the TV coverage and of course hear whatever WJ has to say during his interview ( if he gets one ).

Brian VP · 09-18-2009, 05:40 AM

Well looking at car counts at IHRA races I really don't think that crate motors would make that big of a difference. Here is an idea, car count is low because the economy is hurting and concerning a lot of people right now and they are staying closer to home. That is it. It is no big deal, NHRA and Bruton are going to have to suffer through it like every person and business in this country.

09-17-2009, 08:42 PM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,826 Times in 414 Posts	Re: Z-MAX car count If the event does not reach the quota, you do not need even one grade point to enter. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

09-17-2009, 08:49 PM	#3
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Z-MAX car count Alan, I was told you have to have 1 grade point regardless. If it was 0 I would've went. Chip

09-17-2009, 08:55 PM	#4
Tracy Robbins Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 846 Likes: 3 Liked 25 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Z-MAX car count I've been told you have to have a minimum of 1 also. Most guys/girls don't even have NHRA licenses anymore for this reason. __________________ Tracy Robbins SS 9766

09-18-2009, 04:01 AM	#8
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Z-MAX car count Ken, I'm with you on the crate motor thing but Jason made a real good post. That's one reason I got rid of my crate motor car and went .90 racing. Now I can do both. Alan, I was told you can't even register without a grade point. Explain how you did it and help us out here. Chip

09-18-2009, 04:54 AM	#9
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,296 Likes: 2,383 Liked 3,179 Times in 972 Posts	Re: Z-MAX car count If you think the car counts are bad, check out the numbers for Memphis in 2 weeks. Granted, not a palace but within a fairly easy tow for a ton of racers. Will be interesting to see the stands during the TV coverage and of course hear whatever WJ has to say during his interview ( if he gets one ). __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

09-18-2009, 05:40 AM	#10
Brian VP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 144 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 1 Post	Re: Z-MAX car count Well looking at car counts at IHRA races I really don't think that crate motors would make that big of a difference. Here is an idea, car count is low because the economy is hurting and concerning a lot of people right now and they are staying closer to home. That is it. It is no big deal, NHRA and Bruton are going to have to suffer through it like every person and business in this country. __________________ Brian Van Poppel 1682 SS