IHRA Sportsman Spectacular May 25-27 SA

Ed Carpenter · 05-09-2012, 05:24 PM

In 2011 the International Hot Rod Association created a revolutionary new program for sportsman racers known as the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular presented by AMSOIL.
Created as a unique way to celebrate the IHRA’s 40th anniversary season, the sports only true sportsman-only national event proved an overwhelming success as hundreds of racers from all across North America took advantage of this unique program awarding big payouts, big prizes and big competition at two experimental races last year at Maryland International Raceway and Virginia Motorsports Park.
Now, with an overwhelming demand for its return and a year under its belt, the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular presented by AMSOIL returns with three big races in 2012 beginning with a stop at San Antonio Raceway in Texas the weekend of May 25-27.
San Antonio Raceway has already seen one big race in 2012 as the San Antonio Nitro Jam in March saw a 45 percent increase in car count and an extremely competitive race and with such a strong showing once already this year, and even more on the line coming up later this month, IHRA officials are expecting the first Summit Sportsman Spectacular of 2012 to be one of the biggest yet.
“The Sportsman Spectacular is an event designed specifically for the racers. What began as an experimental way to celebrate our 40th anniversary season quickly took on a life of its own and has turned into one of our biggest events on the schedule,” said Skooter Peaco, IHRA VP of Race Operations. “We have opened our doors to the best drivers in the world regardless of what HRA you call home as a way to give back to those that support the great sport of drag racing.
“The overwhelming support we saw last year showed us that we needed to expand this season and we have done just that by adding a great venue like San Antonio Raceway to the schedule. I expect great racing and a great event later this month at SAR. With a spot in the TOC and $5,000 on the line for event winners, this should be one memorable race.”
In all a grand total of $5,000 is up for grabs in each IHRA class for winners as the event features open fields consisting of both IHRA and NHRA competitors and a spot in the year-end Summit Racing Equipment Tournament of Champions presented by AMSOIL up for grabs making this the must-attend sportsman drag race of the season.
The Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular all gets underway on Friday, May 25 with a test and tune for all racers followed by a full day of qualifying and the first round eliminations on Saturday, May 26. Saturday’s race will also feature a re-entry round for first round losers to get back in the competition if the class car count is less than 64 cars, however any driver that loses first round and goes on to win the event will not earn a berth in the Tournament of Champions. Racers will conclude the event on Sunday with a huge purse, Ironman, national event contingency and a spot in the Summit Racing Tournament of Champions presented by AMSOIL for IHRA members all up for grabs.
Racing will be conducted in IHRA’s seven regular touring Pro-Am classes of Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Super Stock, Stock, Quick Rod, Super Rod and Hot Rod with each winner collecting a $5,000 payday. Also in competition at SAR will be Top ET, Mod ET and Junior Dragster.
Entry into the event is only $200 with a guaranteed $5,000 to win for Pro-Am classes plus national event contingency going to the winner in each of the regular IHRA touring classes.
And to add to the grandness of the event, for the first time ever, the IHRA has opened its doors to allow all IHRA and NHRA members to compete in one event for the top prize at IHRA’s biggest-ever sportsman drag race May 25-27.
And the entire event will take place at one of the finest drag racing facilities in the south – San Antonio Raceway.

When did buybacks start in Class Racing?

Bret Kepner · 05-09-2012, 05:39 PM

At this event last year when it was contested at Budds Creek.

novassdude · 05-09-2012, 05:42 PM

Last year I believe when they started this event.

One of the main reasons I liked stock over brackets was no electronics and no buybacks.

Brett typed faster.

Another Friendly Racer · 05-09-2012, 06:31 PM

Here we go again....

It's a special event, there are no round by round season championship points being awarded. The buyback formula was to create the funds necessary to justify the $5K guaranteed payout. IHRA probably would have gotten rid of the buybacks if 100+ cars showed up for these races but they dont. People should be happy they have the option of running this event. If you hate buybacks (as do I), then either dont run the event, dont buy back, or better yet let your hatred for buybacks go for one weekend and have fun with it.

Lew Silverman · 05-09-2012, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Another Friendly Racer

Here we go again....

It's a special event, there are no round by round season championship points being awarded. The buyback formula was to create the funds necessary to justify the $5K guaranteed payout. IHRA probably would have gotten rid of the buybacks if 100+ cars showed up for these races but they don't. People should be happy they have the option of running this event. If you hate buybacks (as do I), then either don't run the event, don't buy back, or better yet let your hatred for buybacks go for one weekend and have fun with it.

Very well said! If there are more than 64 cars in the first round, there won't be any need for a "re-entry" round.

Looking forward to the event at MIR later this summer!

Lew

THE LEGEND · 05-10-2012, 10:27 AM

Technically it is not a BUYBACK. It is a RE-ENTRY.

Buyback: Is when a racer with lots of money pays their way to the next round.

Re-Entry: Is when an unfortunate racer loses in the first rd, they have the option of paying for a 2nd chance. All the 1st rd Losers that choose to utilize this option came back to the lanes for 1 round of competition. After that rd the Winners only advance to the second rd to race with the first rd winners. Everyone in the second rd will have had to win a rd to get there.

Big Difference between a Re-Entry and a Buyback.

Chip Johnson

05-09-2012, 05:24 PM	#1
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	IHRA Sportsman Spectacular May 25-27 SA In 2011 the International Hot Rod Association created a revolutionary new program for sportsman racers known as the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular presented by AMSOIL. Created as a unique way to celebrate the IHRA’s 40th anniversary season, the sports only true sportsman-only national event proved an overwhelming success as hundreds of racers from all across North America took advantage of this unique program awarding big payouts, big prizes and big competition at two experimental races last year at Maryland International Raceway and Virginia Motorsports Park. Now, with an overwhelming demand for its return and a year under its belt, the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular presented by AMSOIL returns with three big races in 2012 beginning with a stop at San Antonio Raceway in Texas the weekend of May 25-27. San Antonio Raceway has already seen one big race in 2012 as the San Antonio Nitro Jam in March saw a 45 percent increase in car count and an extremely competitive race and with such a strong showing once already this year, and even more on the line coming up later this month, IHRA officials are expecting the first Summit Sportsman Spectacular of 2012 to be one of the biggest yet. “The Sportsman Spectacular is an event designed specifically for the racers. What began as an experimental way to celebrate our 40th anniversary season quickly took on a life of its own and has turned into one of our biggest events on the schedule,” said Skooter Peaco, IHRA VP of Race Operations. “We have opened our doors to the best drivers in the world regardless of what HRA you call home as a way to give back to those that support the great sport of drag racing. “The overwhelming support we saw last year showed us that we needed to expand this season and we have done just that by adding a great venue like San Antonio Raceway to the schedule. I expect great racing and a great event later this month at SAR. With a spot in the TOC and $5,000 on the line for event winners, this should be one memorable race.” In all a grand total of $5,000 is up for grabs in each IHRA class for winners as the event features open fields consisting of both IHRA and NHRA competitors and a spot in the year-end Summit Racing Equipment Tournament of Champions presented by AMSOIL up for grabs making this the must-attend sportsman drag race of the season. The Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Spectacular all gets underway on Friday, May 25 with a test and tune for all racers followed by a full day of qualifying and the first round eliminations on Saturday, May 26. Saturday’s race will also feature a re-entry round for first round losers to get back in the competition if the class car count is less than 64 cars, however any driver that loses first round and goes on to win the event will not earn a berth in the Tournament of Champions. Racers will conclude the event on Sunday with a huge purse, Ironman, national event contingency and a spot in the Summit Racing Tournament of Champions presented by AMSOIL for IHRA members all up for grabs. Racing will be conducted in IHRA’s seven regular touring Pro-Am classes of Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Super Stock, Stock, Quick Rod, Super Rod and Hot Rod with each winner collecting a $5,000 payday. Also in competition at SAR will be Top ET, Mod ET and Junior Dragster. Entry into the event is only $200 with a guaranteed $5,000 to win for Pro-Am classes plus national event contingency going to the winner in each of the regular IHRA touring classes. And to add to the grandness of the event, for the first time ever, the IHRA has opened its doors to allow all IHRA and NHRA members to compete in one event for the top prize at IHRA’s biggest-ever sportsman drag race May 25-27. And the entire event will take place at one of the finest drag racing facilities in the south – San Antonio Raceway. When did buybacks start in Class Racing? __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development Last edited by Ed Carpenter; 05-09-2012 at 05:27 PM.

05-09-2012, 05:39 PM	#2
Bret Kepner Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA Posts: 418 Likes: 1 Liked 11 Times in 2 Posts	Re: IHRA Sportsman Spectacular May 25-27 SA At this event last year when it was contested at Budds Creek. __________________ Bret Kepner BRETKEPNER@Prodigy.net Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

05-09-2012, 05:42 PM	#3
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 752 Likes: 204 Liked 136 Times in 49 Posts	Re: IHRA Sportsman Spectacular May 25-27 SA Last year I believe when they started this event. One of the main reasons I liked stock over brackets was no electronics and no buybacks. Brett typed faster. Last edited by novassdude; 05-09-2012 at 05:43 PM. Reason: to slow

05-09-2012, 06:31 PM	#4
Another Friendly Racer Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 152 Likes: 0 Liked 19 Times in 6 Posts	Re: IHRA Sportsman Spectacular May 25-27 SA Here we go again.... It's a special event, there are no round by round season championship points being awarded. The buyback formula was to create the funds necessary to justify the $5K guaranteed payout. IHRA probably would have gotten rid of the buybacks if 100+ cars showed up for these races but they dont. People should be happy they have the option of running this event. If you hate buybacks (as do I), then either dont run the event, dont buy back, or better yet let your hatred for buybacks go for one weekend and have fun with it.

05-10-2012, 10:27 AM	#6
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 Sportsman Spectacular May 25-27 SA Technically it is not a BUYBACK. It is a RE-ENTRY. Buyback: Is when a racer with lots of money pays their way to the next round. Re-Entry: Is when an unfortunate racer loses in the first rd, they have the option of paying for a 2nd chance. All the 1st rd Losers that choose to utilize this option came back to the lanes for 1 round of competition. After that rd the Winners only advance to the second rd to race with the first rd winners. Everyone in the second rd will have had to win a rd to get there. Big Difference between a Re-Entry and a Buyback. Chip Johnson