Tucson?

Mark Yacavone · 01-07-2011, 12:40 PM

Word is that Bernie (Longjohn, the new manager ) never did like that date for the LODRS.

We ( Southwest Drags) had originally wanted to do a "class nationals" type event on that date. When I mentioned it here, there was NO (0) response to that idea.
Now that the date appears to be open again, I'll see what I can find out.

The Nitro Jam was being promoted by an independent outfit as an " IHRA style" event
The big question is whether an NHRA sanctioned track would allow it to happen.
Stay tuned....

Joe Schweigert · 01-07-2011, 12:44 PM

The word on the street is a switch to IHRA ?

Mark Yacavone · 01-07-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Schweigert

The word on the street is a switch to IHRA ?

It appears that it's neither one at the present time. That's all we know right now.

sprnova · 01-07-2011, 02:50 PM

the las vegas rumor is not a rumor any more its on the schedule. http://sportsman.nhra.com/2011/sp_schedule.asp

Bob Pagano · 01-07-2011, 02:56 PM

IHRA is owned by Feld

About Nitro Jam
Headquartered in Norwalk, Ohio, the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), a division of Feld Entertainment Motor Sports, promotes professional, semi-professional and local level racing opportunities for drivers at all levels. The Nitro Jam™ Drag Racing Series is a North American professional drag racing series comprised of events in major cities throughout the United States and Canada.

Bret Kepner · 01-07-2011, 06:51 PM

SCHEDULE CHANGE TO NHRA PACIFIC DIVISION LUCAS OIL SERIES

GLENDORA, Calif. -- (Jan. 7, 2011) – NHRA announced today that the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event previously scheduled for Oct. 7-9, 2011 in Tucson, Ariz., has been moved to March 24-27 and will be held at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

The event will now be the second event in the Pacific Division and will be followed by the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at the Las Vegas facility. The Pacific Division will return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Nov. 4-6 for a second event and the final division event of the 2011 season.

Mark Faul · 01-07-2011, 07:38 PM

They are back to back Mark. Hopefully they'll try a combo in the middle of the week like they did last fall.

GarysZ24 · 01-11-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Schweigert

The word on the street is a switch to IHRA ?

I hope so, it's a window of opportunity that I hope SIR, and IHRA both come to the table with. Especially now that NHRA'S greed has shown by raising our entry fees!!!

Mark Yacavone · 01-13-2011, 03:49 PM

Latest info is this;
It seems IHRA (or FELD, or whoever's behind this) Is making a big advertising effort in the Phoenix area as well as Tucson, to promote this event.
We (Speedworld management and Southwest Drags) have decided, rather than to go head to head with this, and the Vegas Divisional as well, have decided to move the 50th Anniversary / SWND's to the weekend of March 5th and 6th.
Of course that frees up the S/SS racers to be able to make our event.
( I will have to continue this down below in our special section)

Floyd Staggs · 01-14-2011, 09:16 AM

Mark, is this in conjunction with the Heritage race?

01-07-2011, 12:40 PM	#1
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,817 Likes: 2,907 Liked 5,125 Times in 1,953 Posts	Re: Tucson? Word is that Bernie (Longjohn, the new manager ) never did like that date for the LODRS. We ( Southwest Drags) had originally wanted to do a "class nationals" type event on that date. When I mentioned it here, there was NO (0) response to that idea. Now that the date appears to be open again, I'll see what I can find out. The Nitro Jam was being promoted by an independent outfit as an " IHRA style" event The big question is whether an NHRA sanctioned track would allow it to happen. Stay tuned.... __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

01-07-2011, 12:44 PM	#2
Joe Schweigert Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario, calif Posts: 211 Likes: 61 Liked 19 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Tucson? The word on the street is a switch to IHRA ? __________________ Joe Schweigert 751 SS

01-07-2011, 02:50 PM	#4
sprnova Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 53 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Tucson? the las vegas rumor is not a rumor any more its on the schedule. http://sportsman.nhra.com/2011/sp_schedule.asp __________________ Josh Edwards 752A SS/GM, SS/BX, I/SMA

01-07-2011, 02:56 PM	#5
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 241 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Tucson? IHRA is owned by Feld About Nitro Jam Headquartered in Norwalk, Ohio, the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), a division of Feld Entertainment Motor Sports, promotes professional, semi-professional and local level racing opportunities for drivers at all levels. The Nitro Jam™ Drag Racing Series is a North American professional drag racing series comprised of events in major cities throughout the United States and Canada. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

01-07-2011, 06:51 PM	#6
Bret Kepner Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA Posts: 418 Likes: 1 Liked 11 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Tucson? SCHEDULE CHANGE TO NHRA PACIFIC DIVISION LUCAS OIL SERIES GLENDORA, Calif. -- (Jan. 7, 2011) – NHRA announced today that the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event previously scheduled for Oct. 7-9, 2011 in Tucson, Ariz., has been moved to March 24-27 and will be held at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The event will now be the second event in the Pacific Division and will be followed by the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals at the Las Vegas facility. The Pacific Division will return to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Nov. 4-6 for a second event and the final division event of the 2011 season. __________________ Bret Kepner BRETKEPNER@Prodigy.net Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

01-07-2011, 07:38 PM	#7
Mark Faul Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tacoma,WA Posts: 341 Likes: 2 Liked 43 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Tucson? They are back to back Mark. Hopefully they'll try a combo in the middle of the week like they did last fall.

01-13-2011, 03:49 PM	#9
Mark Yacavone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miles From Nowhere Posts: 7,817 Likes: 2,907 Liked 5,125 Times in 1,953 Posts	Re: Tucson? Latest info is this; It seems IHRA (or FELD, or whoever's behind this) Is making a big advertising effort in the Phoenix area as well as Tucson, to promote this event. We (Speedworld management and Southwest Drags) have decided, rather than to go head to head with this, and the Vegas Divisional as well, have decided to move the 50th Anniversary / SWND's to the weekend of March 5th and 6th. Of course that frees up the S/SS racers to be able to make our event. ( I will have to continue this down below in our special section) __________________ "We are lucky we don't get as much Government as we pay for." Will Rogers

01-14-2011, 09:16 AM	#10
Floyd Staggs VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cucamonga, CA Posts: 1,522 Likes: 157 Liked 229 Times in 99 Posts	Re: Tucson? Mark, is this in conjunction with the Heritage race? __________________ Floyd Staggs 787 SST