NHRA Division 7 gets another Divisional

Michael Pliska · 12-20-2011, 04:48 PM

I heard the same thing this past weekend from someone in the know.

aspen7709 · 12-20-2011, 07:04 PM

Yes the extra divisional is a bonus but lets look at the logisticts.... A racer not only took off half of the previous week for the National but now has to take an additional half of a week off work to run the divisionals. Also barring no mechanical failures(lord knows those dont happen) you will be spending $600.00 just in fees in 2 weekends.Not to mention fuel food etc.... with no time to financially recover or repair if you break. This could be hard for some racers. Financially good and timed for NHRA sucks for the average racer

Toby Lang · 12-20-2011, 07:36 PM

Well, you don't have to go to both divisionals. Just go to the second one on Saturday and Sunday.

Which would you rather have, two divisionals in Phoenix on the same weekend or one in Phoenix and one in Bakersfield?

-Toby

Michael Beard · 12-20-2011, 08:04 PM

Wow. A double-header Divisional race. I didn't come up with that idea until 2004.

Jim Storms · 12-20-2011, 08:23 PM

Perfect, were already parked, less tow money to spend, 3 races in 8 days Bonus.

Don Kennedy · 12-20-2011, 09:49 PM

I kinda like this as I live 30 minutes from firebird ,just hope they prepp the track lol

Andys dad · 12-20-2011, 11:59 PM

Don't forget that there is Pomona just one week before this bonanza

People who have - regular non-automotive oriented 8 to 5 jobs or college classes may find it a difficult schedule

I am sure the touring sportsman or racers with an automotive related job - locals and retirees will see it as a good deal

If you can get a qualifying pass Friday then it would be a little more interesting opportunity

You don't have to attend the National - these are just drag races so missing one is not the end of the world (as Toby suggests) - there will be others and the economics can be spread out to ease the cash flow

Personally - I would prefer one at Bakersfield - fewer consecutive days off work or away from school

As they say in real estate - location location location - and timing is everything

As usual on this forum there are many different opinions

west coast · 12-21-2011, 04:25 PM

Can anybody confirm this with an email or something in writing? Called the track waiting to here back from them. Could be a great 8 days if you get on a hot streak.

Mike Rice · 12-21-2011, 06:05 PM

Bob,

That would be me and mrice@nhra.com is the email address. Do you really think I'm happy about losing the race close to you?

Mike

west coast · 12-21-2011, 09:40 PM

I call the track today to find out more info and the said yes second race just like the rumors should be a press release in a day or two announcing it. Mike were are you going to be this next year Div 7 or 6 or are you the new starter just kidding about the starter, Ok how about your dad comming out of retirement.

12-20-2011, 04:48 PM	#1
Michael Pliska Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Happy Valley, OR Posts: 260 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA Division 7 gets another Divisional I heard the same thing this past weekend from someone in the know. __________________ Michael Pliska 643 S/G

12-20-2011, 07:04 PM	#2
aspen7709 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: sunny,az Posts: 165 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA Division 7 gets another Divisional Yes the extra divisional is a bonus but lets look at the logisticts.... A racer not only took off half of the previous week for the National but now has to take an additional half of a week off work to run the divisionals. Also barring no mechanical failures(lord knows those dont happen) you will be spending $600.00 just in fees in 2 weekends.Not to mention fuel food etc.... with no time to financially recover or repair if you break. This could be hard for some racers. Financially good and timed for NHRA sucks for the average racer

12-20-2011, 07:36 PM	#3
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: NHRA Division 7 gets another Divisional Well, you don't have to go to both divisionals. Just go to the second one on Saturday and Sunday. Which would you rather have, two divisionals in Phoenix on the same weekend or one in Phoenix and one in Bakersfield? -Toby

12-20-2011, 08:04 PM	#4
Michael Beard VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,060 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	Re: NHRA Division 7 gets another Divisional Wow. A double-header Divisional race. I didn't come up with that idea until 2004. __________________ Michael Beard - NHRA/IHRA 3216 S/SS

12-20-2011, 08:23 PM	#5
Jim Storms Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 320 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: NHRA Division 7 gets another Divisional Perfect, were already parked, less tow money to spend, 3 races in 8 days Bonus.

12-20-2011, 09:49 PM	#6
Don Kennedy VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Near Portland TN Posts: 1,590 Likes: 3,876 Liked 902 Times in 237 Posts	Re: NHRA Division 7 gets another Divisional I kinda like this as I live 30 minutes from firebird ,just hope they prepp the track lol __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS

12-20-2011, 11:59 PM	#7
Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: NHRA Division 7 gets another Divisional Don't forget that there is Pomona just one week before this bonanza People who have - regular non-automotive oriented 8 to 5 jobs or college classes may find it a difficult schedule I am sure the touring sportsman or racers with an automotive related job - locals and retirees will see it as a good deal If you can get a qualifying pass Friday then it would be a little more interesting opportunity You don't have to attend the National - these are just drag races so missing one is not the end of the world (as Toby suggests) - there will be others and the economics can be spread out to ease the cash flow Personally - I would prefer one at Bakersfield - fewer consecutive days off work or away from school As they say in real estate - location location location - and timing is everything As usual on this forum there are many different opinions __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham Last edited by Andys dad; 12-21-2011 at 12:09 AM.

12-21-2011, 04:25 PM	#8
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 609 Likes: 12 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: NHRA Division 7 gets another Divisional Can anybody confirm this with an email or something in writing? Called the track waiting to here back from them. Could be a great 8 days if you get on a hot streak.

12-21-2011, 06:05 PM	#9
Mike Rice Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NHRA World Headquarters Posts: 14 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 3 Posts	Re: NHRA Division 7 gets another Divisional Bob, That would be me and mrice@nhra.com is the email address. Do you really think I'm happy about losing the race close to you? Mike

12-21-2011, 09:40 PM	#10
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 609 Likes: 12 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: NHRA Division 7 gets another Divisional I call the track today to find out more info and the said yes second race just like the rumors should be a press release in a day or two announcing it. Mike were are you going to be this next year Div 7 or 6 or are you the new starter just kidding about the starter, Ok how about your dad comming out of retirement.