DRC Commentary - Page 3

chris3racing · 03-03-2010, 07:53 PM

I don't think this is about Kurt racing at the Gator National. The media attention, I don't think is going to happen. There have been several special occasions published and neither tv nor newspapers ever even mentioned any of them.

This is about the rules. He should have license and every thing required by the current rule book. If he had his paperwork up to date, the car passed tech inspection and he had grade points then he goes racing any where he wants to race. I would be the last person to say he should not be allowed to race. I have complained about this grade point system ever since I found out about it two years ago. I started back racing just in time for the Z-Max track to open. Tried to enter the race after being away for 25 years and was told not with out grade points. Who ever made the comment "do away with grade points and let's go racing. See how the car count improves." I agree.

Chuck Westcott · 03-03-2010, 07:55 PM

Michael,
I agree that NHRA needs to review most of their Sportsman policies, and I'm not sure why they haven't, that surely is a question for the Sportsman Reps. Where are they and what are they doing ?

fredjohnston · 03-03-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

Ding, ding, ding! Solution being: Eliminate grade points. (and not for just a handful of celebrities)

We're not talking IHRA here. If the NHRA eliminates grade points and no way of policing entrys, then you'll have people sitting at the computer waiting to register at the second the event opens up for entrys. Then it ends up being first come first come for entry to national events. While we're at it, why not suggest NHRA eliminate pre-entry to national events. That's a good way to overcrowd the pits and classes! Someone who is a "name" sports person and has received their license, etc. should be allowed entry to an event now and then. If they decided to race on a more regular schedule, then they should be required to obtain some grade points. Can't see this as a bad thing.

Who wouldn't want race Kurt Busch or some other big name sports person.

Joe Pinkston · 03-03-2010, 08:04 PM

I just looked at the entry list for Gainesville and his name is not on it yet. I would assume that he has until 1 P.M. Pacific time Monday 3-8-10 to get entered. If he gets in after the cut-off time on top of having no grade points, this would be nothing short of a slap in the face of the many sportsman racers that have played by the rules year after year.

Hey Dan Moore, you're #1.

RIP Mark Graham

BobOrme · 03-03-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Westcott

Michael,
I agree that NHRA needs to review most of their Sportsman policies, and I'm not sure why they haven't, that surely is a question for the Sportsman Reps. Where are they and what are they doing ?

Bring back Len Imbrogno!

Rory McNeil · 03-03-2010, 08:11 PM

I wonder where he would get to pit? With all the other sportsman in the grass? Doubtfull.

Ken Keir · 03-03-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Beard

First off, I have a major problem with the phrase "average drag racer". I wasn't aware that there was a rule book for "average" drag racers, "pretty good drag racers", "professional drag racers", or "famous people who want to be drag racers". I thought there was just a "rule book".

Is it a major media happening? Absolutely. Great, so garner that media attention also at the LODRS events at which you have to earn your grade points, if you're really interested in Super Gas racing.

OR, if it's a one-shot deal and he's not actually interested in Super Gas racing, then let him make exhibition runs. He *is* famous, and it *is* a neat car.

$.02,

it is kinda messed up bc i had to wait a full yr to get enough grade points to even go some one like that is "famous" but still should have grade points i am with you Michael he should go and get grade points like me

Tom keedle · 03-03-2010, 08:32 PM

hey, i just got 1 question....who's kurt busch?

Ed Fernandez · 03-03-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tomslik

hey, i just got 1 question....who's kurt busch?

May's son.
Gotta be old to understand that.

I think the grading system is a fair one on the whole.You are rewarded for your participation.Gee isn't that something considering the entitlement world we live in now.
Maybe Mr Busch should go to some divisionals and hone his skills,both from a performance and safe driving perspective.
Practice,practice,practice makes you a better and safer driver.
It will be interesting to see just how active he'll be in NHRA Super Gas competition.

Bobby Bennett · 03-03-2010, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BobOrme

Bring back Len Imbrogno!

Why in the world would he want to come back to that mess ...

03-03-2010, 07:53 PM	#21
chris3racing Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 528 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DRC Commentary I don't think this is about Kurt racing at the Gator National. The media attention, I don't think is going to happen. There have been several special occasions published and neither tv nor newspapers ever even mentioned any of them. This is about the rules. He should have license and every thing required by the current rule book. If he had his paperwork up to date, the car passed tech inspection and he had grade points then he goes racing any where he wants to race. I would be the last person to say he should not be allowed to race. I have complained about this grade point system ever since I found out about it two years ago. I started back racing just in time for the Z-Max track to open. Tried to enter the race after being away for 25 years and was told not with out grade points. Who ever made the comment "do away with grade points and let's go racing. See how the car count improves." I agree.

03-03-2010, 07:55 PM	#22
Chuck Westcott Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Brownsburg,Indiana Posts: 326 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: DRC Commentary Michael, I agree that NHRA needs to review most of their Sportsman policies, and I'm not sure why they haven't, that surely is a question for the Sportsman Reps. Where are they and what are they doing ? __________________ Chuck Westcott- S/C -S/G 225

03-03-2010, 08:04 PM	#24
Joe Pinkston Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Williston, Fl. Posts: 352 Likes: 2 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: DRC Commentary I just looked at the entry list for Gainesville and his name is not on it yet. I would assume that he has until 1 P.M. Pacific time Monday 3-8-10 to get entered. If he gets in after the cut-off time on top of having no grade points, this would be nothing short of a slap in the face of the many sportsman racers that have played by the rules year after year. Hey Dan Moore, you're #1. RIP Mark Graham __________________ Joe Pinkston 2155 S/ST

03-03-2010, 08:11 PM	#26
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 315 Liked 1,103 Times in 301 Posts	Re: DRC Commentary I wonder where he would get to pit? With all the other sportsman in the grass? Doubtfull. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

03-03-2010, 08:32 PM	#28
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: DRC Commentary hey, i just got 1 question....who's kurt busch?