How do you get (N) racers over to the (I) side - Page 2

MikeFicacci · 01-31-2011, 11:46 AM

The changed the highway laws on the route to Maple Grove. It's now about a 2 and a half hour drive. Definitely skipping it this year.

CBS · 01-31-2011, 12:10 PM

We like to chase points.....and I can't do both....so NHRA is still the answer.....I've been to many IHRA races over the years.....and I've always enjoyed them....but for my group to take time off to go have fun at an IHRA race is not in the cards....I would rather chase points at an NHRA race....I have 10-13 outings available to me.....

We have Grand bend and Martin fairly close by but if they conflict or make for too many in a row....we don't go....because it just costs too much for our circus to leave the house.....

and I have no interest in 1/8 mile racing.....and I like to park on pavement....

Rock Haas

fredjohnston · 01-31-2011, 12:42 PM

Pay more $$$$$ to win.

Ed Fernandez · 01-31-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeFicacci

The changed the highway laws on the route to Maple Grove. It's now about a 2 and a half hour drive. Definitely skipping it this year.

How so Mike?

Michael Beard · 01-31-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fredjohnston

Pay more $$$$$ to win.

Great, looking forward to seeing you at MIR and VMP this year.

Andys dad · 01-31-2011, 01:20 PM

West coast tracks

ALMACK · 01-31-2011, 01:31 PM

Just my opinion, but IHRA appears to be more "newbie" friendly. I was a member of NHRA for 30 years.

As for the argument that there are too many classes in IHRA, that could be good or bad depending on one's point of view.

I view all the classes as a positive being a newbie. We will start out with a Pure Stocker and if that works well, then we will step up and modify the car to run Stock.

I am a fan of the newer body styles and big block carbed V-8s, so the IHRA Crate Motor and Stock GT classes look appealing.

Dave1695 · 01-31-2011, 01:53 PM

Here's my two cents worth; when I sent an e-mail to IHRA with some questions, within half an hour the division tech director called me and spent as much time as was needed to discuss each one until all were addressed. I don't know if the same thing would happen at the other santioning body but I was impressed with their concern for a sportsman racer. Give them a try, you won't be sorry!

Byron Worner · 01-31-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeFicacci

The changed the highway laws on the route to Maple Grove. It's now about a 2 and a half hour drive. Definitely skipping it this year.

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Ed Wright · 01-31-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeFicacci

The changed the highway laws on the route to Maple Grove. It's now about a 2 and a half hour drive. Definitely skipping it this year.

You guys don't have to drive 2 1/2 hours to race? Most of ours are 5 to 8 hours from here, No Problem is over 12. You guys have it easy.

01-31-2011, 11:46 AM	#11
MikeFicacci Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 241 Likes: 1 Liked 19 Times in 2 Posts	Re: How do you get (N) racers over to the (I) side The changed the highway laws on the route to Maple Grove. It's now about a 2 and a half hour drive. Definitely skipping it this year. __________________ Mike Ficacci Stk 1010

01-31-2011, 12:10 PM	#12
CBS VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Commerce, Mi Posts: 1,387 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: How do you get (N) racers over to the (I) side We like to chase points.....and I can't do both....so NHRA is still the answer.....I've been to many IHRA races over the years.....and I've always enjoyed them....but for my group to take time off to go have fun at an IHRA race is not in the cards....I would rather chase points at an NHRA race....I have 10-13 outings available to me..... We have Grand bend and Martin fairly close by but if they conflict or make for too many in a row....we don't go....because it just costs too much for our circus to leave the house..... and I have no interest in 1/8 mile racing.....and I like to park on pavement.... Rock Haas

01-31-2011, 12:42 PM	#13
fredjohnston Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 341 Likes: 0 Liked 55 Times in 14 Posts	Re: How do you get (N) racers over to the (I) side Pay more $$$$$ to win.

01-31-2011, 01:20 PM	#16
Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: How do you get (N) racers over to the (I) side West coast tracks __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham

01-31-2011, 01:31 PM	#17
ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,937 Likes: 131 Liked 369 Times in 127 Posts	Re: How do you get (N) racers over to the (I) side Just my opinion, but IHRA appears to be more "newbie" friendly. I was a member of NHRA for 30 years. As for the argument that there are too many classes in IHRA, that could be good or bad depending on one's point of view. I view all the classes as a positive being a newbie. We will start out with a Pure Stocker and if that works well, then we will step up and modify the car to run Stock. I am a fan of the newer body styles and big block carbed V-8s, so the IHRA Crate Motor and Stock GT classes look appealing. __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT

01-31-2011, 01:53 PM	#18
Dave1695 Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 160 Likes: 0 Liked 15 Times in 11 Posts	Re: How do you get (N) racers over to the (I) side Here's my two cents worth; when I sent an e-mail to IHRA with some questions, within half an hour the division tech director called me and spent as much time as was needed to discuss each one until all were addressed. I don't know if the same thing would happen at the other santioning body but I was impressed with their concern for a sportsman racer. Give them a try, you won't be sorry!