Lack of NHRA support for Sportsman @ INDY

Jim Cimarolli · 08-30-2016, 07:56 PM

NHRA is not going to spend any money, time, or effort to promote sportsman racing. Its small potatoes to them. They only care about the big dollars they can collect from the racer on entry fees and what they can rake in from the spectators for the big show.

dragracer2011 · 08-30-2016, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Cimarolli

NHRA is not going to spend any money, time, or effort to promote sportsman racing. Its small potatoes to them. They only care about the big dollars they can collect from the racer on entry fees and what they can rake in from the spectators for the big show.

This is not new news, it's always been that way and will continue to be that way and we all still line up like sheep, I go knowing its that way, it's never gonna change as long as we all still go. Sad but true

Jim Cimarolli · 08-30-2016, 08:08 PM

Its still the best game in town, IF, you have a competitive combination anymore.

boostedf22c · 08-30-2016, 08:25 PM

Personally I always look forward to watching Stock/SuperStock class go down. I think that could be promoted and I think people would really enjoy it if they knew about it.

The rest of the show, how you qualify, dial in, eliminator, etc. people just aren't interested in.

A casual fan will never understand how a 13 second truck is the #1 qualifier when there are 8 second cars in the class. And how that 13 second truck and beat an 8 second car in eliminations.

I'm not knocking it, just giving a bit of a different perspective as someone that didn't grow up around this type of racing. I love it, but I can see why it's not popular.

I've given up trying to explain Comp to my friends and family. I get confused trying to explain it.

BOB KIRKBRIDE · 08-31-2016, 12:42 AM

NHRA is crapping on the sportsman racers as usual! I went to NHRA.com to check the schedule the last few races. Just look at it! You would never know that sportsman racers were even there! For Indy, all they show is TAD, TA/FC and then the Pros. There is no mention that sportsman racers PROBABLY start at 8 AM. I don;t know. Plus, you would think that the ALL ACCESS would cover the WHOLE race but at least we have the audiocast or so they say. This is such bull****!

Jim Wahl · 08-31-2016, 03:28 AM

Sign of things to come I guess guys. I noticed today that the IHRA web site is no longer working. There hasn't been a Drag Review Magazine all year. There is absolutely no place you can go anymore to find results for the Sportsman Pro Am races. Hell they don't even email anything any more. At least NHRA still has the National Dragster. As I said, sign of the times I guess. Jim

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Jim Wahl · 08-31-2016, 03:48 AM

Official schedule for Indy:

http://www.nhra.com/schedules/AllAccessSchedule.aspx

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ALMACK · 08-31-2016, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by boostedf22c

Personally I always look forward to watching Stock/SuperStock class go down. I think that could be promoted and I think people would really enjoy it if they knew about it.

The rest of the show, how you qualify, dial in, eliminator, etc. people just aren't interested in.

A casual fan will never understand how a 13 second truck is the #1 qualifier when there are 8 second cars in the class. And how that 13 second truck and beat an 8 second car in eliminations.

I'm not knocking it, just giving a bit of a different perspective as someone that didn't grow up around this type of racing. I love it, but I can see why it's not popular.

I've given up trying to explain Comp to my friends and family. I get confused trying to explain it.

Yep.
90 % of the people who view drag racing on tv are not even aware of any classes other than the 4 pro classes. Not their fault, it's just been drilled into viewers heads since the 80's.

When I try to explain how Stock Eliminator works to people I know I confuse them, even tho I try to put it in the most simplest of terms.

When I explain to inquiring minds at the local tracks what is involved in setting NHRA national records, most end up saying "that's too much work"

My response is: "yes, and that is why very few racers attempt to set records"

larrylomascolo · 08-31-2016, 10:09 AM

When back of the Diamond P vision,NHRA TODAY and other t v shows ,that exposed the sportsman categories,the fans came to the races with some knowledge ,now days nothing and what is shown is the same crap as the previous event,that does not generate interest.Back in early 80,s i remember we where at indy with a k/sa and a n/sa pair of chevelles wagon and a hardtop,did not qualify for the show after class we went to manufacturers midway and received all kinds of product if we had the decal,,the sportsman racer got respect years ago ,dont see it now

69camz28 · 08-31-2016, 10:13 AM

I'll be there tomorrow, Fri and Sat. Were there any issues with them opening the spectator gates on-time today? Last year and the year before it was supposed to open at 7:30am on Thurs, Fri and Sat - but that seemed to slip a little further and further behind...Want to make sure I'm in a seat by 8:00am to watch Stock tomorrow!

08-30-2016, 08:08 PM	#3
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 742 Likes: 146 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Lack of NHRA support for Sportsman @ INDY Its still the best game in town, IF, you have a competitive combination anymore.

08-30-2016, 08:25 PM	#4
boostedf22c Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lebanon, IN Posts: 483 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lack of NHRA support for Sportsman @ INDY Personally I always look forward to watching Stock/SuperStock class go down. I think that could be promoted and I think people would really enjoy it if they knew about it. The rest of the show, how you qualify, dial in, eliminator, etc. people just aren't interested in. A casual fan will never understand how a 13 second truck is the #1 qualifier when there are 8 second cars in the class. And how that 13 second truck and beat an 8 second car in eliminations. I'm not knocking it, just giving a bit of a different perspective as someone that didn't grow up around this type of racing. I love it, but I can see why it's not popular. I've given up trying to explain Comp to my friends and family. I get confused trying to explain it. __________________ Carey Bales 316D DD/AT www.racetactics.net

08-31-2016, 12:42 AM	#5
BOB KIRKBRIDE Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 62 Likes: 4 Liked 15 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Lack of NHRA support for Sportsman @ INDY NHRA is crapping on the sportsman racers as usual! I went to NHRA.com to check the schedule the last few races. Just look at it! You would never know that sportsman racers were even there! For Indy, all they show is TAD, TA/FC and then the Pros. There is no mention that sportsman racers PROBABLY start at 8 AM. I don;t know. Plus, you would think that the ALL ACCESS would cover the WHOLE race but at least we have the audiocast or so they say. This is such bull****!

08-31-2016, 03:28 AM	#6
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Lack of NHRA support for Sportsman @ INDY Sign of things to come I guess guys. I noticed today that the IHRA web site is no longer working. There hasn't been a Drag Review Magazine all year. There is absolutely no place you can go anymore to find results for the Sportsman Pro Am races. Hell they don't even email anything any more. At least NHRA still has the National Dragster. As I said, sign of the times I guess. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

08-31-2016, 03:48 AM	#7
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Lack of NHRA support for Sportsman @ INDY Official schedule for Indy: http://www.nhra.com/schedules/AllAccessSchedule.aspx . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

08-30-2016, 07:56 PM	#1
Jim Cimarolli Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sulphur Springs Texas Posts: 742 Likes: 146 Liked 166 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Lack of NHRA support for Sportsman @ INDY NHRA is not going to spend any money, time, or effort to promote sportsman racing. Its small potatoes to them. They only care about the big dollars they can collect from the racer on entry fees and what they can rake in from the spectators for the big show.

08-31-2016, 10:09 AM	#9
larrylomascolo Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario,canada Posts: 440 Likes: 70 Liked 66 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Lack of NHRA support for Sportsman @ INDY When back of the Diamond P vision,NHRA TODAY and other t v shows ,that exposed the sportsman categories,the fans came to the races with some knowledge ,now days nothing and what is shown is the same crap as the previous event,that does not generate interest.Back in early 80,s i remember we where at indy with a k/sa and a n/sa pair of chevelles wagon and a hardtop,did not qualify for the show after class we went to manufacturers midway and received all kinds of product if we had the decal,,the sportsman racer got respect years ago ,dont see it now

08-31-2016, 10:13 AM	#10
69camz28 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 148 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Lack of NHRA support for Sportsman @ INDY I'll be there tomorrow, Fri and Sat. Were there any issues with them opening the spectator gates on-time today? Last year and the year before it was supposed to open at 7:30am on Thurs, Fri and Sat - but that seemed to slip a little further and further behind...Want to make sure I'm in a seat by 8:00am to watch Stock tomorrow!