Vegas

Jack Foshee · 08-24-2017, 09:52 AM

Any comments on Vegas going 4 wide next year?

Randall Klein · 08-24-2017, 09:59 AM

Reminds me of Warren Johnson's quote a few years ago:" NHRA is into Entertainment Engineering"

jmcarter · 08-24-2017, 10:29 AM

They continue to pour $$ into appealing to the uneducated fan base who will ultimately desert them for other venues that offer just as much entertainment for less money. Meanwhile the real sportsman base struggles with rising costs and less payouts. At this pace bracket racing/Big Bucks racing will continue to harvest the young drivers as Stock/Super Stock/Comp racing ranks dwindle by comparison. Of course, the only thing that really matters to the Glendora suits is their compensation packages so why would it be any different?

Nick Heath · 08-24-2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Randall Klein

Reminds me of Warren Johnson's quote a few years ago:" NHRA is into Entertainment Engineering"

I must have missed that quote...but that sure is a funny one!

The whole 4-wide thing is another gimmicky circus that will eventually wear thin. Just like Jim said, the fan base that it appeals to will move on to whatever the next flavor of the week is or at least go back to watching Street Outlaws. The fall Vegas race was always on my bucket list; I'm not so sure any more.

Carguy49 · 08-24-2017, 11:04 AM

They DO NOT need to have another 4 wide at Vegas. It is a gimmick that has been used off and on for many years. The one we have now is one too many. Drag racing is 2 cars side by side and should be 1320 feet, but that's just my 2 cents.

GTS340 · 08-24-2017, 02:27 PM

Vegas is the entertainment city. It now has a Hockey team and they are building the Las Vegas Raider stadium for NFL football here next year. Bruton Smith built the race track way back when intending to have a 4 wide. The ground was already roughly prepared. It will be done I bet for the fall race 3 months. I really don't see how it effects sportsman racing. We get called to the lanes through the same speakers and run down our lane. If there are more fans to watch so be it. I could be one of those "the uneducated fan base" and I surely have no marketing skills. I'm sure Bruton Smith is flipping the dime not NHRA.

Bryan Worner · 08-24-2017, 02:56 PM

I think it's great! I wish Stock and Super Stock would run class eliminations 4 wide!

west coast · 08-24-2017, 03:12 PM

I agree with Bryan run class 4 wide then the AHFS would work. i don"t see 1 person able to convince the other 3 to only race to the 1000ft.

MR DERBY CITY · 08-24-2017, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by west coast

I agree with Bryan run class 4 wide then the AHFS would work. i don"t see 1 person able to convince the other 3 to only race to the 1000ft.

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.....

Cody Lane · 08-24-2017, 03:58 PM

The first four-wide race will be in April 2018, and next year's October event will remain two-wide.

That is according to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Facebook page.

08-24-2017, 09:52 AM	#1
Jack Foshee Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 47 Likes: 101 Liked 18 Times in 7 Posts	Vegas Any comments on Vegas going 4 wide next year?

08-24-2017, 09:59 AM	#2
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Vegas Reminds me of Warren Johnson's quote a few years ago:" NHRA is into Entertainment Engineering"

08-24-2017, 10:29 AM	#3
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,274 Likes: 2,312 Liked 3,100 Times in 955 Posts	Re: Vegas They continue to pour $$ into appealing to the uneducated fan base who will ultimately desert them for other venues that offer just as much entertainment for less money. Meanwhile the real sportsman base struggles with rising costs and less payouts. At this pace bracket racing/Big Bucks racing will continue to harvest the young drivers as Stock/Super Stock/Comp racing ranks dwindle by comparison. Of course, the only thing that really matters to the Glendora suits is their compensation packages so why would it be any different? __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

08-24-2017, 11:04 AM	#5
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,949 Likes: 2,338 Liked 2,835 Times in 682 Posts	Re: Vegas They DO NOT need to have another 4 wide at Vegas. It is a gimmick that has been used off and on for many years. The one we have now is one too many. Drag racing is 2 cars side by side and should be 1320 feet, but that's just my 2 cents. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

08-24-2017, 02:27 PM	#6
GTS340 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 847 Likes: 251 Liked 1,295 Times in 392 Posts	Re: Vegas Vegas is the entertainment city. It now has a Hockey team and they are building the Las Vegas Raider stadium for NFL football here next year. Bruton Smith built the race track way back when intending to have a 4 wide. The ground was already roughly prepared. It will be done I bet for the fall race 3 months. I really don't see how it effects sportsman racing. We get called to the lanes through the same speakers and run down our lane. If there are more fans to watch so be it. I could be one of those "the uneducated fan base" and I surely have no marketing skills. I'm sure Bruton Smith is flipping the dime not NHRA.

08-24-2017, 02:56 PM	#7
Bryan Worner Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duncannon, PA Posts: 817 Likes: 130 Liked 477 Times in 79 Posts	Re: Vegas I think it's great! I wish Stock and Super Stock would run class eliminations 4 wide!

08-24-2017, 03:12 PM	#8
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 604 Likes: 12 Liked 215 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Vegas I agree with Bryan run class 4 wide then the AHFS would work. i don"t see 1 person able to convince the other 3 to only race to the 1000ft. __________________ James Boyce 6052 K/SA Stock National record holder 2015,2018,2 times in 2022,2023

08-24-2017, 03:58 PM	#10
Cody Lane Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 45 Likes: 14 Liked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Vegas The first four-wide race will be in April 2018, and next year's October event will remain two-wide. That is according to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway Facebook page.