Local combos vs national events?

Alan Nyhus · 07-26-2017, 08:25 AM

The opportunity for successful Stock/Super Stock programs across the country have never been greater. These programs are good for the tracks, the racers and ultimately the sport of drag racing. As the makeup, structure and focus of national events continue to change, independent race series like these may well be the future of Stock and Super Stock.

On Labor Day weekend, Midwest Class Racers and the Heartland Class Racers have partnered with Tri States Raceway in Earlville, Iowa. to host what will be the biggest independent Stock/Super Stock race in the country. This is an example of how dedicated people, working together with tracks, racers and sponsors, can grow this type of racing.

Rich67stang · 07-26-2017, 11:43 AM

Here in Division 1, My sponsor has added $$ to the pot of the "Top 8" race from qualifiying results. (Best reaction time). We get 7 cars entered... I do not understand?
Stock/Superstock racers are already @ the event, $20 entry to race 3 rounds for $500-$1000.

I have learned Stock/Superstock racers are "Unique"...

Hacksaw · 07-26-2017, 02:04 PM

I race in the Can-Am Stock/Super Stock series regularly as well as travel to NHRA and IHRA events. We have a great series that started over 20 years ago. It's been my observation that what started as an alternative to limited racing and long travel has slowly morphed into racers building series specific cars, and that's great for the group. The problem is when there is an opportunity to race an open or divisional most won't show. I keep preaching that we all need to support these races but it's like pulling teeth. Somehow that can't understand they need entries to continue to keep these races viable and the sport strong.

07-26-2017, 08:25 AM	#1
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,180 Likes: 1,074 Liked 799 Times in 236 Posts	Re: Local combos vs national events? The opportunity for successful Stock/Super Stock programs across the country have never been greater. These programs are good for the tracks, the racers and ultimately the sport of drag racing. As the makeup, structure and focus of national events continue to change, independent race series like these may well be the future of Stock and Super Stock. On Labor Day weekend, Midwest Class Racers and the Heartland Class Racers have partnered with Tri States Raceway in Earlville, Iowa. to host what will be the biggest independent Stock/Super Stock race in the country. This is an example of how dedicated people, working together with tracks, racers and sponsors, can grow this type of racing. __________________ "That'll never work....." Last edited by Alan Nyhus; 07-26-2017 at 08:40 AM.

07-26-2017, 11:43 AM	#2
Rich67stang Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jackson, NJ Posts: 313 Likes: 3 Liked 116 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Local combos vs national events? Here in Division 1, My sponsor has added $$ to the pot of the "Top 8" race from qualifiying results. (Best reaction time). We get 7 cars entered... I do not understand? Stock/Superstock racers are already @ the event, $20 entry to race 3 rounds for $500-$1000. I have learned Stock/Superstock racers are "Unique"... __________________ Richard Preiser 1613 FGT/I 1510 C/SA 161 F/DA

07-26-2017, 02:04 PM	#3
Hacksaw Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 884 Likes: 208 Liked 310 Times in 174 Posts	Re: Local combos vs national events? I race in the Can-Am Stock/Super Stock series regularly as well as travel to NHRA and IHRA events. We have a great series that started over 20 years ago. It's been my observation that what started as an alternative to limited racing and long travel has slowly morphed into racers building series specific cars, and that's great for the group. The problem is when there is an opportunity to race an open or divisional most won't show. I keep preaching that we all need to support these races but it's like pulling teeth. Somehow that can't understand they need entries to continue to keep these races viable and the sport strong.