NHRA Division 7 gets another Divisional

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

Don Kennedy · 12-21-2011, 12:07 AM

Ok How about this on friday there will be one qualifying run for the late comers , and on sunday there will be one qualifying one for the late comers ?? Would this work ?

B Aceves · 12-21-2011, 12:24 AM

Has anyone heard if who will be the Division 7 Director for the 2012 season ? what happened with this rumor ? I would like to know just who to address when I write them a e-mail of how much I appreciate the loss of a Div race close to home and the addition to another 1000 miles away that caters to the few that can afford a schedule like that ? So when will they reschedule the rain outs for two Division races ? Maybe they should just schedule 4 division races in Vegas all month long heck who needs to work anyways......

Andys dad · 12-21-2011, 12:30 AM

If it was late comers on Friday morning instead of the entire field for all classes - you could still easily finish the race Friday (No Alcohol makes it easier)

Don't need one on Sunday but why not - this is my opinion only - but I doubt many would skip Saturday and be there Sunday

No matter - I am sure it is already cast in stone

12-20-2011, 07:36 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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	#4
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	#5
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, 12:07 AM	#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 Ok How about this on friday there will be one qualifying run for the late comers , and on sunday there will be one qualifying one for the late comers ?? Would this work ? __________________ Don Kennedy 7701 SS

12-21-2011, 12:24 AM	#7
B Aceves Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 457 Likes: 1 Liked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: NHRA Division 7 gets another Divisional Has anyone heard if who will be the Division 7 Director for the 2012 season ? what happened with this rumor ? I would like to know just who to address when I write them a e-mail of how much I appreciate the loss of a Div race close to home and the addition to another 1000 miles away that caters to the few that can afford a schedule like that ? So when will they reschedule the rain outs for two Division races ? Maybe they should just schedule 4 division races in Vegas all month long heck who needs to work anyways...... __________________ Bob Aceves, 746 E/SA A&M motorsports

12-21-2011, 12:30 AM	#8
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 If it was late comers on Friday morning instead of the entire field for all classes - you could still easily finish the race Friday (No Alcohol makes it easier) Don't need one on Sunday but why not - this is my opinion only - but I doubt many would skip Saturday and be there Sunday No matter - I am sure it is already cast in stone __________________ 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