IHRA Pro Am schedule posted - Page 2

Angela Macy · 11-21-2008, 01:52 PM

Am I missing something.....what happened to Piedmont's Pro Am???

greg fulk · 11-21-2008, 02:02 PM

Chris I only see 1 Div. 3 race...Clay-City. Martin is (to me) Div.5. Tompson & Pittsbrug are (to me) Div.1. When I started running IHRA Div.3 was Tri-State,Kanawaha Valley,Clay-City,Dragway 42 & Milan...Soo like I said looks to me like they only have 1 Div.3 race...& that's all I'll run (may go to Mooresville to get a sunburn lol)

TGould · 11-21-2008, 02:36 PM

There is still one Div 9 race TBA. There are two Holly Springs in MS. Anybody know which is the right one?

Marc Kinton · 11-21-2008, 02:50 PM

Tom, here is a link to the dragway in MS

http://www.hollyspringsdragstrip.com/

buzzinhalfdozen · 11-21-2008, 03:38 PM

Heck that's a great sched. closest race 2-1/2 hrs to a dump of a track ( Thompson) I seem to recall having a points meet there back in the 90's, Everyone bitching about the track some racers left without ever running elim. I was there in 07 for a stick shift race, couldn't see much difference. I suppose I got spoiled for a while having so many close races at nice tracks. I love racing @ Martin wish it were closer 4-1/2 -5 hours for me but worth the diesel fuel to tow there, Haven't been to Clay City in a few years so don't know about it now Facility was pretty sparce bacvk then, still 6 hr. tow. I guess I have all winter to decide, NHRA or IHRA or some combination of both, I guess it will mostly come down to travel distance. Joe

buzzinhalfdozen · 11-21-2008, 03:48 PM

Heck that's a great sched. closest race 2-1/2 hrs to a dump of a track ( Thompson) I seem to recall having a points meet there back in the 90's, Everyone bitching about the track some racers left without ever running elim. I was there in 07 for a stick shift race, couldn't see much difference. I suppose I got spoiled for a while having so many close races at nice tracks. I love racing @ Martin wish it were closer 4-1/2 -5 hours for me but worth the diesel fuel to tow there, Haven't been to Clay City in a few years so don't know about it now Facility was pretty sparce bacvk then, still 6 hr. tow. I guess I have all winter to decide, NHRA or IHRA or some combination of both, I guess it will mostly come down to travel distance. Joe sorry for the double post must have been too excited.

Ven302 · 11-21-2008, 04:06 PM

Joe your so upset your stuttering,

The shame is 3 years ago we had 5 national events and easily that many divisionals within a reasonable drive. Now with 2 nationals and for me Pitts (pro am) maybe and Martin (pro am). The border issue notwithstanding that is all I can see being realistic to aim for. IHRA will be getting less of my money, not out of discontent but out of scheduling and geography. I still dont understand as all of the nationals were well attended. The lack of a replacement for Norwalk and its gate is just mind boggling

Chris1529 · 11-21-2008, 04:50 PM

It looks like IHRA has moved Div 3 to west of the Appalachian Mountains and Division 1 to the east.

I was at Thompson for a Jegs S/SS race. I thought the track was in good shape. It was at one of the NSCA races. They had "street" cars there running in the 7's at 180 mph. Just have to get on the brakes pretty hard after the finish line.

THE LEGEND · 11-21-2008, 05:03 PM

Pittsburgh needs to run 1/8th mile. Not much stopping room.
Chip

Stacie J. Ridings · 11-21-2008, 05:15 PM

My only complaint is there are more than 8 divisional races that I want to attend and if I declare Div. 2, I would have #9 & #10 event at Darlington, which would be my #3 and #4 IN DIVISION. What to do? Should I let my husband and crew chief drive a couple or try to classify my car into Super Stock (if I could index)?

11-21-2008, 01:52 PM	#11
Angela Macy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Randleman, NC Posts: 301 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA Pro Am schedule posted Am I missing something.....what happened to Piedmont's Pro Am???

11-21-2008, 02:02 PM	#12
greg fulk VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: jackson Posts: 1,165 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: IHRA Pro Am schedule posted Chris I only see 1 Div. 3 race...Clay-City. Martin is (to me) Div.5. Tompson & Pittsbrug are (to me) Div.1. When I started running IHRA Div.3 was Tri-State,Kanawaha Valley,Clay-City,Dragway 42 & Milan...Soo like I said looks to me like they only have 1 Div.3 race...& that's all I'll run (may go to Mooresville to get a sunburn lol) __________________ Greg Fulk 308 308X P/SA "ALL AMERICAN"

11-21-2008, 02:36 PM	#13
TGould Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Beaufort,SC Posts: 145 Likes: 18 Liked 32 Times in 6 Posts	Re: IHRA Pro Am schedule posted There is still one Div 9 race TBA. There are two Holly Springs in MS. Anybody know which is the right one?

11-21-2008, 02:50 PM	#14
Marc Kinton Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 326 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA Pro Am schedule posted Tom, here is a link to the dragway in MS http://www.hollyspringsdragstrip.com/

11-21-2008, 03:38 PM	#15
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: IHRA Pro Am schedule posted Heck that's a great sched. closest race 2-1/2 hrs to a dump of a track ( Thompson) I seem to recall having a points meet there back in the 90's, Everyone bitching about the track some racers left without ever running elim. I was there in 07 for a stick shift race, couldn't see much difference. I suppose I got spoiled for a while having so many close races at nice tracks. I love racing @ Martin wish it were closer 4-1/2 -5 hours for me but worth the diesel fuel to tow there, Haven't been to Clay City in a few years so don't know about it now Facility was pretty sparce bacvk then, still 6 hr. tow. I guess I have all winter to decide, NHRA or IHRA or some combination of both, I guess it will mostly come down to travel distance. Joe __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

11-21-2008, 03:48 PM	#16
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: IHRA Pro Am schedule posted Heck that's a great sched. closest race 2-1/2 hrs to a dump of a track ( Thompson) I seem to recall having a points meet there back in the 90's, Everyone bitching about the track some racers left without ever running elim. I was there in 07 for a stick shift race, couldn't see much difference. I suppose I got spoiled for a while having so many close races at nice tracks. I love racing @ Martin wish it were closer 4-1/2 -5 hours for me but worth the diesel fuel to tow there, Haven't been to Clay City in a few years so don't know about it now Facility was pretty sparce bacvk then, still 6 hr. tow. I guess I have all winter to decide, NHRA or IHRA or some combination of both, I guess it will mostly come down to travel distance. Joe sorry for the double post must have been too excited. __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117 Last edited by buzzinhalfdozen; 11-21-2008 at 03:52 PM. Reason: double clutched button

11-21-2008, 04:06 PM	#17
Ven302 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 262 Likes: 41 Liked 34 Times in 7 Posts	Re: IHRA Pro Am schedule posted Joe your so upset your stuttering, The shame is 3 years ago we had 5 national events and easily that many divisionals within a reasonable drive. Now with 2 nationals and for me Pitts (pro am) maybe and Martin (pro am). The border issue notwithstanding that is all I can see being realistic to aim for. IHRA will be getting less of my money, not out of discontent but out of scheduling and geography. I still dont understand as all of the nationals were well attended. The lack of a replacement for Norwalk and its gate is just mind boggling

11-21-2008, 04:50 PM	#18
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: IHRA Pro Am schedule posted It looks like IHRA has moved Div 3 to west of the Appalachian Mountains and Division 1 to the east. I was at Thompson for a Jegs S/SS race. I thought the track was in good shape. It was at one of the NSCA races. They had "street" cars there running in the 7's at 180 mph. Just have to get on the brakes pretty hard after the finish line. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

11-21-2008, 05:03 PM	#19
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: IHRA Pro Am schedule posted Pittsburgh needs to run 1/8th mile. Not much stopping room. Chip

11-21-2008, 05:15 PM	#20
Stacie J. Ridings Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbus, NC Posts: 143 Likes: 15 Liked 15 Times in 4 Posts	Re: IHRA Pro Am schedule posted My only complaint is there are more than 8 divisional races that I want to attend and if I declare Div. 2, I would have #9 & #10 event at Darlington, which would be my #3 and #4 IN DIVISION. What to do? Should I let my husband and crew chief drive a couple or try to classify my car into Super Stock (if I could index)? __________________ Stacie J. Ridings 2028 STK