NHRA Nat`l event Quotas

Harry 6674 · 06-26-2008, 01:49 PM

Why are there any limits in Div. 6? Other than the .90 classes we just don't have a large population of class. Why limit the show when it's not needed? I'd even add Pro Stock bike.

Mike Pearson · 06-26-2008, 02:11 PM

It is my opinion that the racers in the local division that the natl event is contested in should have the first chance at entering the event reguardless of the amount of grading points they have. We have the same problem in div 2 we only have 2 natl events in our division. One is the gators which is a very popular event. usually you have to have 5 grade points to get in. Last year we had racers from Washington state entered and guys from florida could not get in. There is something wrong with thia system. Sportsman racers can only claim 3 nationals for points anyway. Most of us are not running for the national championship just want to racre at the events closest to home.....

Mike

SSDiv6 · 06-26-2008, 03:17 PM

If that is the case, run the car in Super Stock like other do.

Rusty Davenport · 06-26-2008, 03:34 PM

it is hard to believe that car count will ever be an issue in the future with gas prices increasing.

Stewart Way · 06-26-2008, 04:37 PM

Moving to SS from Stock is not a solution for many. Not just a decision of which class to put on the tech card. If you are a 10 lb or better stocker you likely need a cage to move to SS. For some in Stock there is no SS class. For Rory that is not the case with an M/S but he will likely need to be a 1+ under car to run the SS/M index depending on the S vs SS Hp factor. Throw in the possible summer heat and running the index would be tough for most.
As someone pointed out, with gas prices, it may not be a tough in the future to get into Nats.

5919 SSKA · 06-26-2008, 04:43 PM

I know the Sportsman Council is working on getting ALL the classes back at each National Event..........give it time.

Jeff Teuton · 06-26-2008, 04:57 PM

We sent that to NHRA early on. I will check the status and post it back here. Probably be next week.

bsa633 · 06-27-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 5919 SSKA

I know the Sportsman Council is working on getting ALL the classes back at each National Event..........give it time.

would that make the qoutas even smaller??

06-26-2008, 01:49 PM	#1
Harry 6674 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 589 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: NHRA Nat`l event Quotas Why are there any limits in Div. 6? Other than the .90 classes we just don't have a large population of class. Why limit the show when it's not needed? I'd even add Pro Stock bike.

06-26-2008, 02:11 PM	#2
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,470 Likes: 629 Liked 1,983 Times in 597 Posts	Re: NHRA Nat`l event Quotas It is my opinion that the racers in the local division that the natl event is contested in should have the first chance at entering the event reguardless of the amount of grading points they have. We have the same problem in div 2 we only have 2 natl events in our division. One is the gators which is a very popular event. usually you have to have 5 grade points to get in. Last year we had racers from Washington state entered and guys from florida could not get in. There is something wrong with thia system. Sportsman racers can only claim 3 nationals for points anyway. Most of us are not running for the national championship just want to racre at the events closest to home..... Mike __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

06-26-2008, 03:17 PM	#3
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 3,048 Likes: 712 Liked 1,608 Times in 585 Posts	Re: NHRA Nat`l event Quotas If that is the case, run the car in Super Stock like other do.

06-26-2008, 03:34 PM	#4
Rusty Davenport Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nashville N.C. Posts: 506 Likes: 4 Liked 101 Times in 27 Posts	Re: NHRA Nat`l event Quotas it is hard to believe that car count will ever be an issue in the future with gas prices increasing.

06-26-2008, 04:37 PM	#5
Stewart Way Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 476 Likes: 20 Liked 70 Times in 22 Posts	Re: NHRA Nat`l event Quotas Moving to SS from Stock is not a solution for many. Not just a decision of which class to put on the tech card. If you are a 10 lb or better stocker you likely need a cage to move to SS. For some in Stock there is no SS class. For Rory that is not the case with an M/S but he will likely need to be a 1+ under car to run the SS/M index depending on the S vs SS Hp factor. Throw in the possible summer heat and running the index would be tough for most. As someone pointed out, with gas prices, it may not be a tough in the future to get into Nats.

06-26-2008, 04:43 PM	#6
5919 SSKA Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Posts: 284 Likes: 20 Liked 19 Times in 5 Posts	Re: NHRA Nat`l event Quotas I know the Sportsman Council is working on getting ALL the classes back at each National Event..........give it time. __________________ Racing web page

06-26-2008, 04:57 PM	#7
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: NHRA Nat`l event Quotas We sent that to NHRA early on. I will check the status and post it back here. Probably be next week. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK