Atlanta Sportsman to be run at Make-up Gators

Adub464Q · 03-27-2020, 02:28 PM

See press release on NHRA Racer.

http://nhraracer.com/content/general...805&zoneid=175

At least NHRA is trying, and thats all we can really ask at this point. They are showing that they are trying to care.

Eddiejr2892 · 03-27-2020, 06:04 PM

Thank you NHRA

Bruce Noland · 03-28-2020, 11:09 AM

This is a very creative solution. I would much rather race at Gainesville than Atlanta. Let's hope they can get the race in.

Dan Fletcher · 03-28-2020, 12:14 PM

I agree. I'm always more than willing to beat the drum when I feel they do us wrong, so i need to be real and give credit when credits due. Many feel the suits want a Pro only show and we're just in the way. I might feel that way sometimes, too. But here they had a scripted chance to do just that and they're adding in Sportsman!

I'm not blind enough to miss the fact that we're going to be bringing revenue to the table, but still, we all should be happy with the decision, lets just hope we're able to race by then!

Dragrac419 · 03-28-2020, 02:31 PM

I believe Atlanta only had a quota of 45 for stock wonder if they will expand that since Gainesville can hold more cars or do they keep it at that quota to keep on a schedule.

MRE 7171 · 03-28-2020, 06:32 PM

Since it looks like NHRA is trying to get a full program at Gainesville, maybe for this year they could raise the quotas for the sportsman for all the national events to help recover some money that has already been lost

MikeMoller · 03-28-2020, 07:59 PM

FYI- I withdrew from atlanta when they made the announcement to cancel, but what a surprise !! I got a call from Rich Schaefer form NHRA. He saw I withdrew, and asked if I wanted back in for Gainesville. This was prior to the announcement by NHRA. Since it's a much longer tow I declined, but the fact he called and gave me the opportunity before reopening entries I consider first class. Thanks Rich!

340Cuda · 03-29-2020, 11:51 AM

From what I understand the quota numbers are more driven by the time NHRA has to get cars down the track than space in the pits.

I hope I am wrong but with a compressed time frame already I don't know if they will think it is possible to add to the quotas.

Bobby Brannon · 03-29-2020, 01:17 PM

I read that NHRA was opening registration around April 1st. Need at lease a grade points of 4. Didn't say how many cars they was allowing.

BKSG1198 · 03-29-2020, 03:59 PM

I’m sure a few of the D1 crowd that was entered will probably back out as I can’t see many making a trip back down to Florida again. It’s also as of right now on top of the Numidia D1 event so we will see if that schedule stays as is or changes

03-27-2020, 02:28 PM	#1
Adub464Q Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 231 Likes: 35 Liked 478 Times in 91 Posts	Atlanta Sportsman to be run at Make-up Gators See press release on NHRA Racer. http://nhraracer.com/content/general...805&zoneid=175 At least NHRA is trying, and thats all we can really ask at this point. They are showing that they are trying to care. __________________ Austin Williams 3 SG 464Q STK SC

03-27-2020, 06:04 PM	#2
Eddiejr2892 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 32 Likes: 4 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Atlanta Sportsman to be run at Make-up Gators Thank you NHRA

03-28-2020, 11:09 AM	#3
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Atlanta Sportsman to be run at Make-up Gators This is a very creative solution. I would much rather race at Gainesville than Atlanta. Let's hope they can get the race in. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

03-28-2020, 12:14 PM	#4
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 491 Likes: 128 Liked 1,040 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Atlanta Sportsman to be run at Make-up Gators I agree. I'm always more than willing to beat the drum when I feel they do us wrong, so i need to be real and give credit when credits due. Many feel the suits want a Pro only show and we're just in the way. I might feel that way sometimes, too. But here they had a scripted chance to do just that and they're adding in Sportsman! I'm not blind enough to miss the fact that we're going to be bringing revenue to the table, but still, we all should be happy with the decision, lets just hope we're able to race by then! __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES

03-28-2020, 02:31 PM	#5
Dragrac419 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bradenton FL Posts: 203 Likes: 2,211 Liked 183 Times in 82 Posts	Re: Atlanta Sportsman to be run at Make-up Gators I believe Atlanta only had a quota of 45 for stock wonder if they will expand that since Gainesville can hold more cars or do they keep it at that quota to keep on a schedule. __________________ Brian Stk B200

03-28-2020, 06:32 PM	#6
MRE 7171 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 58 Likes: 41 Liked 95 Times in 24 Posts	Re: Atlanta Sportsman to be run at Make-up Gators Since it looks like NHRA is trying to get a full program at Gainesville, maybe for this year they could raise the quotas for the sportsman for all the national events to help recover some money that has already been lost

03-28-2020, 07:59 PM	#7
MikeMoller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 637 Likes: 27 Liked 254 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Atlanta Sportsman to be run at Make-up Gators FYI- I withdrew from atlanta when they made the announcement to cancel, but what a surprise !! I got a call from Rich Schaefer form NHRA. He saw I withdrew, and asked if I wanted back in for Gainesville. This was prior to the announcement by NHRA. Since it's a much longer tow I declined, but the fact he called and gave me the opportunity before reopening entries I consider first class. Thanks Rich! __________________ Mike Moller NHRA 203 Q-R-T/SA

03-29-2020, 11:51 AM	#8
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,668 Likes: 3,844 Liked 799 Times in 336 Posts	Re: Atlanta Sportsman to be run at Make-up Gators From what I understand the quota numbers are more driven by the time NHRA has to get cars down the track than space in the pits. I hope I am wrong but with a compressed time frame already I don't know if they will think it is possible to add to the quotas.

03-29-2020, 01:17 PM	#9
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 103 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Atlanta Sportsman to be run at Make-up Gators I read that NHRA was opening registration around April 1st. Need at lease a grade points of 4. Didn't say how many cars they was allowing. __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

03-29-2020, 03:59 PM	#10
BKSG1198 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 2,622 Likes: 95 Liked 1,279 Times in 389 Posts	Re: Atlanta Sportsman to be run at Make-up Gators I’m sure a few of the D1 crowd that was entered will probably back out as I can’t see many making a trip back down to Florida again. It’s also as of right now on top of the Numidia D1 event so we will see if that schedule stays as is or changes