The New IHRA ???

442OLDS · 02-10-2013, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by dug283

Rising prices vs looking at having to win 2 rounds or more to get $$$??? Well just my $.02

Where do you race where you can win one round and win $$$$

Lyn Smith · 02-10-2013, 07:44 PM

Super Stock at the US Nationals.second round losers get $350.

442OLDS · 02-10-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyn Smith

Super Stock at the US Nationals.second round losers get $350.

I think there was at least one race in IHRA Super Stock where the second round loser was the Runner Up!

art leong · 02-10-2013, 09:03 PM

After reading this thread about changing things. And why sportsman racing is almost dead.
It's easy to see why.
First. When sportsman racing was in it's hayday people drove the same style cars for their everyday drivers as those that raced.
Second, There were a lot of performance cars available. That could be raced. You can go buy a Drag Pac. And race it but you can't race a new Hemi Challenger. The imports are plentiful and powerful but aren't allowed to race.
Third Years ago you could go to a junkyard for race parts. Now if your name is not Billy Nees it aint happening.
Forth. Bracket racing wasn't invented yet.
Most of us involved in sportsman racing remember the good old days and hope we can recapture a moment or two. When we are gone it will die with us.

randy wilson · 02-11-2013, 10:39 PM

Art, you are right. It will die with us. THE END!!!

GarysZ24 · 02-12-2013, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyn Smith

Super Stock at the US Nationals.second round losers get $350.

That's good, but first you have to qualify for the field to even have a 50/50 chance to win first round, and if you're not -.8ish under, then you just as well not even travel there...

Danny (post #56), unfortunately out west here we don't have an IHRA option like you do, so we have only two options; either we race with what we have here, or we don't race...personally I'm not ready to give up on the sport I've loved for 41yrs just because IHRA isn't here with their pro-am series yet...

danny waters sr · 02-13-2013, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by GarysZ24

That's good, but first you have to qualify for the field to even have a 50/50 chance to win first round, and if you're not -.8ish under, then you just as well not even travel there...

Danny (post #56), unfortunately out west here we don't have an IHRA option like you do, so we have only two options; either we race with what we have here, or we don't race...personally I'm not ready to give up on the sport I've loved for 41yrs just because IHRA isn't here with their pro-am series yet...

I hope they can make it happen out your way Gary........We just have to see what happens in the future of the new IHRA now....I will support it as long as i can .....as well as NHRA ( Jr leaving today for Gainsville....s/c wish him luck ..........

Alex Denysenko · 02-10-2013, 07:44 PM

Just because there are new owners what makes anyone think that anything will change since the same 2 decision makers are still in charge

Tracy Robbins · 02-10-2013, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Denysenko

Just because there are new owners what makes anyone think that anything will change since the same 2 decision makers are still in charge

There you have it...I believe that's what most people that raced w/ IHRA in the Bader days are thinking. Just like you Alex!

Michael Beard · 02-11-2013, 12:43 PM

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change the payout structure. Top heavy payouts are sending over half of racers home without anything. Lets bring back incentivaes to racers that love the competition and fellowship enough to invest lots of $$$ with a small chance of return. Rising prices vs looking at having to win 2 rounds or more to get $$$??? Well just my $.02

What's your suggestion for entry fee and the complete payout structure?

http://etdragracing.com/magazine/jan...of-racing-math

02-10-2013, 07:44 PM	#2
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,205 Likes: 286 Liked 982 Times in 198 Posts	Re: The New IHRA ??? Super Stock at the US Nationals.second round losers get $350.

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art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: The New IHRA ??? After reading this thread about changing things. And why sportsman racing is almost dead. It's easy to see why. First. When sportsman racing was in it's hayday people drove the same style cars for their everyday drivers as those that raced. Second, There were a lot of performance cars available. That could be raced. You can go buy a Drag Pac. And race it but you can't race a new Hemi Challenger. The imports are plentiful and powerful but aren't allowed to race. Third Years ago you could go to a junkyard for race parts. Now if your name is not Billy Nees it aint happening. Forth. Bracket racing wasn't invented yet. Most of us involved in sportsman racing remember the good old days and hope we can recapture a moment or two. When we are gone it will die with us. __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS Last edited by art leong; 02-10-2013 at 09:05 PM.

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Alex Denysenko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan City IN Posts: 633 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: The New IHRA ??? Just because there are new owners what makes anyone think that anything will change since the same 2 decision makers are still in charge __________________ Alex Denysenko NHRA 3038 SS, 3305 STK - IHRA 6 SS, 330A STK Moneymaker Racing LaPorte Indiana 219-861-1214 www.moneymakerracing.net

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randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 22 Times in 22 Posts	Re: The New IHRA ??? Art, you are right. It will die with us. THE END!!! __________________ don,t have one