Your thoughts on new WDRA for S/SS classes

BigBlockBill · 09-13-2022, 06:00 PM

Anybody have any thoughts on the new WDRA and how stock and super stock will fit in their programs? I am surprised at the high number of tracks they have signed up already.

Mike Pearson · 09-13-2022, 06:10 PM

It would be nice if they had a pro am series like IHRA used to have. With stock SS the super categories and the top cars would be nice. I would support it if there were tracks close enough. I highly doubt that will happen though.

J.R. Haddad · 09-13-2022, 11:59 PM

You know, sometimes we think everybody should be all in on the classes
that we love. The sanctioning bodies don't care what Classes are run, as long as it help their tracks make money, and allows them to make money
on their Divisional or National or "Special Events". Perhaps we could approach them on having 1 Stock/Super Stock Event for each of their Divisions, or geographical areas, however they break it down. Then, and only then, if we attended in very good numbers, that gave them a return on
investment, could we then ask for more. Some areas have large numbers of Stockers and Super Stockers, some are strong on Top Dragster/Sportsman,
etc. It doesn't have to be one size fits all across the nation. If we could be beneficial to the WDRA, they could in turn benefit us with SOME races. I don't think the old PRO-AM format fits today in all areas, but it could be tailored to work in todays vast amount of classes across the regions.

J.R.

tavirace · 09-14-2022, 06:18 AM

I think it could work like the independent series such as Can Am here in Canada operate. Stock S/S presents themselves as a package with their own rules,tech, their own ladders and prize structure. Works well here.

Mike Schwartz · 09-14-2022, 05:05 PM

I didn't know if WDRA was going to be a full sanctioning body or an approved alternate series like NMCA or PDRA. But with the number of major tracks like MIR and US131 signing up, it must be the real thing. What is going to happen to the newly-purchased IHRA now that they are losing so many tracks?

J.R. Haddad · 09-14-2022, 08:53 PM

More Competition! And who wins when people are competing for business?
THE CUSTOMER.

J.R.

BILL TAYLOR · 09-14-2022, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Schwartz

I didn't know if WDRA was going to be a full sanctioning body or an approved alternate series like NMCA or PDRA. But with the number of major tracks like MIR and US131 signing up, it must be the real thing. What is going to happen to the newly-purchased IHRA now that they are losing so many tracks?

Does anyone know who is running this? I haven't seen anything about that in this post. I heard Empire and Beaver Springs are also on board. Bill Taylor B/S 1005.

Mike Schwartz · 09-14-2022, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BILL TAYLOR

Does anyone know who is running this? I haven't seen anything about that in this post. I heard Empire and Beaver Springs are also on board. Bill Taylor B/S 1005.

Don Scott (Central Illinois Dragway) is the owner, and Scott Gardner is a consultant. the Track Advisory Council includes Jason Peterson, Royce Miller, Carl Blanton, and Jeff Miles.

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Chip THELEGEND Johnson · 09-17-2022, 02:43 PM

WDRA will be a Bracket only organization you heard it here first

Bernie Cunningham · 09-18-2022, 12:05 AM

Hey Chip, how ya doing?

09-13-2022, 06:00 PM	#1
BigBlockBill Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 87 Likes: 536 Liked 97 Times in 31 Posts	Your thoughts on new WDRA for S/SS classes Anybody have any thoughts on the new WDRA and how stock and super stock will fit in their programs? I am surprised at the high number of tracks they have signed up already.

09-13-2022, 06:10 PM	#2
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,330 Likes: 548 Liked 1,656 Times in 507 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on new WDRA for S/SS classes It would be nice if they had a pro am series like IHRA used to have. With stock SS the super categories and the top cars would be nice. I would support it if there were tracks close enough. I highly doubt that will happen though. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

09-13-2022, 11:59 PM	#3
J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 638 Likes: 539 Liked 916 Times in 206 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on new WDRA for S/SS classes You know, sometimes we think everybody should be all in on the classes that we love. The sanctioning bodies don't care what Classes are run, as long as it help their tracks make money, and allows them to make money on their Divisional or National or "Special Events". Perhaps we could approach them on having 1 Stock/Super Stock Event for each of their Divisions, or geographical areas, however they break it down. Then, and only then, if we attended in very good numbers, that gave them a return on investment, could we then ask for more. Some areas have large numbers of Stockers and Super Stockers, some are strong on Top Dragster/Sportsman, etc. It doesn't have to be one size fits all across the nation. If we could be beneficial to the WDRA, they could in turn benefit us with SOME races. I don't think the old PRO-AM format fits today in all areas, but it could be tailored to work in todays vast amount of classes across the regions. J.R.

09-14-2022, 06:18 AM	#4
tavirace Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 31 Likes: 6 Liked 18 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on new WDRA for S/SS classes I think it could work like the independent series such as Can Am here in Canada operate. Stock S/S presents themselves as a package with their own rules,tech, their own ladders and prize structure. Works well here.

09-14-2022, 05:05 PM	#5
Mike Schwartz Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 497 Likes: 99 Liked 192 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on new WDRA for S/SS classes I didn't know if WDRA was going to be a full sanctioning body or an approved alternate series like NMCA or PDRA. But with the number of major tracks like MIR and US131 signing up, it must be the real thing. What is going to happen to the newly-purchased IHRA now that they are losing so many tracks?

09-14-2022, 08:53 PM	#6
J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 638 Likes: 539 Liked 916 Times in 206 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on new WDRA for S/SS classes More Competition! And who wins when people are competing for business? THE CUSTOMER. J.R.

09-17-2022, 02:43 PM	#9
Chip THELEGEND Johnson Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 284 Likes: 223 Liked 280 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on new WDRA for S/SS classes WDRA will be a Bracket only organization you heard it here first

09-18-2022, 12:05 AM	#10
Bernie Cunningham Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 558 Likes: 26 Liked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Your thoughts on new WDRA for S/SS classes Hey Chip, how ya doing? __________________ Bernie Cunningham 7053 STK