U,s, nationals

BRINK · 06-07-2020, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by B Parker

Indy has always been a special race for me. Although I have missed several I try to make it every year. I'll be 65 this year and I decided a few years ago God willing that I would not to miss another one. I love all out Class Racing. And Indy brings out some of the best in all the classes. It's one of the few Pro and Sportsman National Event's that the Sportsman racers have a few days that we are important to the race. I would hope that someone from NHRA would post anywhere what is the reason why they have cut this from the race. Indy cost more to enter. Will the entrance be less this year? Please ad Wednesday back in and let us have Class for Stock and Super Stock. Barry Parker

Well stated Barry. Park only Stock and Super Stock on Tuesday. Run Class for both all day Wednesday, into the evening if needed. It would be to NHRA's benefit, as they would achieve many more pre-- entries, at least 100-150 more than presently structured. Do the math, an additional five figures of revenue to their bottom line for the event. Keep INDY, INDY and make more profit for the House. A win-win as I see it. How about it, Glendora?

GTX JOHN · 06-07-2020, 07:04 PM

I have be racing since early 60's =
This is the first time that I am seriously
worried that NHRA may completely split
off Sportsman from Pro events entirely or
even spin off Sportsman racing.

They World is changing by the week!

MR DERBY CITY · 06-07-2020, 08:17 PM

I wouldn’t worry John, THEY need our pre entry money....It will be interesting how the 2 INDY races in July work out ? WE are always waiting in line to send our $$ ....

B Parker · 06-07-2020, 08:36 PM

MJ Indy has always been the Super Bowl of Drag Racing. With this schedule it's been turned into another Pro National Event with Sportsman racers to fill in the down time. They wont' get my money this year nor my brothers and several other friends that make the long trip. None of us come by our self and we all spend money at the track. Barry

Mark Yacavone · 06-07-2020, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by B Parker

MJ Indy has always been the Super Bowl of Drag Racing. With this schedule it's been turned into another Pro National Event with Sportsman racers to fill in the down time. They wont' get my money this year nor my brothers and several other friends that make the long trip. None of us come by our self and we all spend money at the track. Barry

Barry , They don't DESERVE your money.
Never thought they would ruin INDY...Who knew?

MR DERBY CITY · 06-07-2020, 09:29 PM

Guys, I feel your PAIN but,....it’s not like the SUITS called a meeting and said ..Let’s shorten the schedule and screw the sportsman racers, especially the Stk/SS guys ...Covid 19 caused this, if your pissed blame China....What concerns me is that the SUITS have no IDEA how important class eliminations is to INDY.....They have NO clue...One other point, they chopped 2 days off the schedule but I still haven’t seen anything about pro rating the INDY entry fee...I mean SURELY they are not going to charge us full price ??,,,,,,LOL '!!!!!!!!

B Parker · 06-07-2020, 10:09 PM

MJ I find it hard to believe that Covid had anything to do with cutting Wednesday off the Schedule. It was already cut before the Pandemic. It comes down to money. Not many who have never been a part of racing a Sportsman's car at this level know the time money and effort that goes into it. I wish they did. We might see a different outcome. I hope more stay away so the money they save by cutting us out on Wednesday cost them more than they save.. Even with Wednesday gone they still could have run class off on Thursday. Have the first time trial be the first round of class. Even if you loose in the first round of class you get your second time run when all others go into round two of class. How much more time would this really take in this format. Barry

There were only 29 cars left in Stock after two rounds of class at Indy last year.

06-07-2020, 07:04 PM	#2
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,736 Likes: 2,808 Liked 2,488 Times in 698 Posts	Re: U,s, nationals I have be racing since early 60's = This is the first time that I am seriously worried that NHRA may completely split off Sportsman from Pro events entirely or even spin off Sportsman racing. They World is changing by the week! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

06-07-2020, 08:17 PM	#3
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,651 Likes: 1,085 Liked 8,049 Times in 1,529 Posts	Re: U,s, nationals I wouldn’t worry John, THEY need our pre entry money....It will be interesting how the 2 INDY races in July work out ? WE are always waiting in line to send our $$ ....

06-07-2020, 08:36 PM	#4
B Parker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 851 Likes: 981 Liked 2,343 Times in 465 Posts	Re: U,s, nationals MJ Indy has always been the Super Bowl of Drag Racing. With this schedule it's been turned into another Pro National Event with Sportsman racers to fill in the down time. They wont' get my money this year nor my brothers and several other friends that make the long trip. None of us come by our self and we all spend money at the track. Barry

06-07-2020, 09:29 PM	#6
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,651 Likes: 1,085 Liked 8,049 Times in 1,529 Posts	Re: U,s, nationals Guys, I feel your PAIN but,....it’s not like the SUITS called a meeting and said ..Let’s shorten the schedule and screw the sportsman racers, especially the Stk/SS guys ...Covid 19 caused this, if your pissed blame China....What concerns me is that the SUITS have no IDEA how important class eliminations is to INDY.....They have NO clue...One other point, they chopped 2 days off the schedule but I still haven’t seen anything about pro rating the INDY entry fee...I mean SURELY they are not going to charge us full price ??,,,,,,LOL '!!!!!!!!

06-07-2020, 10:09 PM	#7
B Parker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 851 Likes: 981 Liked 2,343 Times in 465 Posts	Re: U,s, nationals MJ I find it hard to believe that Covid had anything to do with cutting Wednesday off the Schedule. It was already cut before the Pandemic. It comes down to money. Not many who have never been a part of racing a Sportsman's car at this level know the time money and effort that goes into it. I wish they did. We might see a different outcome. I hope more stay away so the money they save by cutting us out on Wednesday cost them more than they save.. Even with Wednesday gone they still could have run class off on Thursday. Have the first time trial be the first round of class. Even if you loose in the first round of class you get your second time run when all others go into round two of class. How much more time would this really take in this format. Barry There were only 29 cars left in Stock after two rounds of class at Indy last year. Last edited by B Parker; 06-07-2020 at 10:19 PM.