Clarification Needed - Pro Invitation Race in Florida

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by Dan Bennett

It's been a long time since I was in the same room where the NHRA staff were talking, but looking at what's happened (things got worse) since then I think it still applies.

NHRA was very agressive about anything they saw as a challenge. And they definitely know what's being said online.

Not exactly the same thing, but Bob Unkefer (my friend, may he rest in peace) went from being on rotation for national events to a "staff realignment" that didn't include him and finally to very limited use. All after he became aligned with Pro Stock Truck owners.


Edit to add that Jenkins talked about how things changed after he and others attended the first PRO race starting with the next NHRA race they entered.

Very interesting Dan, could NHRA have sent a very subtle message to team Elite at the Vegas national when numerous Elite cars were closely checked for wiring ? After All, Elite is the team behind this BIG $$ race in Florida ..

[4543]

Without Elite NHRA would not have much of a Pro Stock show!

[Frank Castros]

Is there a Facebook page or a website for this bracket race?

[e vassar]

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Is there a Facebook page or a website for this bracket race?

Your not supposed to use the "B" word on here...

[Dave Casey]

This is shaping up as a great race, and it is great that stock and super stock are included. I am disappointed that there will not be any heads up in the race, but all the pluses outweigh that . Maybe next year

It will be on Floracing which I bought a subscription to last year at the urging of a close friend who makes his living building asphalt and dirt stock car engines. It surprised me how good of a job Flo does, I don't watch it much, but I have watched some of the lead up stories to this event and they are great. They just did an interview with Greg Andersen and it is great material. Flo is more expensive than NHRA tv, but I see you can buy a month if you want to try it out for this event.

Seems that some are concerned about who is invited , it is their sandbox and they can invite whoever they want and that is OK with me. Good luck to all

[BG56]

I may have missed it, but is there a list of "invited" competitors? Or do only 'they' know, or is it a big secret? Inquiring minds......

[matt82114]

Originally Posted by BG56

I may have missed it, but is there a list of "invited" competitors? Or do only 'they' know, or is it a big secret? Inquiring minds......

https://superstarshootout.com/lineup/

It only mentions the list for TF, FC, and PS. I'm sure those in TS, SS & Stock who are invited were asked to keep it confidential.

I can't wait to go watch this in person.


Matt

[Rich67stang]

Originally Posted by BG56

I may have missed it, but is there a list of "invited" competitors? Or do only 'they' know, or is it a big secret? Inquiring minds......

I was excited to watch as I thought this race was going to be an "Allstar Race" for S/SS, from what I heard the racers invited is like a Popularity Invite.

[matt82114]

Originally Posted by 4543

Without Elite NHRA would not have much of a Pro Stock show!

On the contrary. If Elite decided it was done with NHRA I believe PS would get even bigger. It would then give the other engine builders their time to shine and allow more competition.

Last year at Indy I was waiting at the credential trailer and up walks EE. I point blank asked her if the Elite engines were really $175k. She said they have about $140k in parts & labor alone in each engine. Then add the transmission and the chassis plus the $15k suspension and you just have to stop counting at some point.

[GUMP]

Jeff Warren and Steve Foley will be running Stock Eliminator.