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How to make Sportsman Racer's Happier
If NHRA would at all the National Events pick one class of the Sportsman racers and open it up to a full field of 128. Really wouldn't add that much time to the schedule. Gator's would be a good one for Stock. Pick a National Event that class run off's are held in either Stock or Super/ Stock and run a full field. At the other Nationals pick one of the .90 classes. Simple solution to make a lot of racers happy. BP
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Now, for the other classes, we would see a reduction in our quota to make room? (I'll use Gainesville as the example) LOL!!
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Daren I have been to the Gators many of times. They have plenty of room if parked right. They fit a lot more cars in there years ago. Plus the Manufactures midway. I don't count Columbus as a National. Every Sportsman class is open to as many cars that show up. Indy also has large enough quotas. Sounds like your on board for them leaving all Nationals at 50. If room or time was a problem why would they bring on another class? What's your solution to the quota problem? Or you can help others out leave all your cars at home. LOL BP
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Re: How to make Sportsman Racer's Happier
I am not in favor of the lowered quotas. I am at grade 6 right now. So, it is a problem for me too.
I will go out on a limb and say that I think the NHRA is less concerned about space than they are about overhead. I'm sure that any delay is extremely expensive. More so in today's economy than any time before. If I had one agenda it would be to be able to race NHRA Stock Eliminator for as long as I am able. For that to happen, I need the NHRA to be solvent and to have someone to race against.
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If I understand what your saying we could have 128 and class at 1 Vegas and then low car count at the other Vegas with all the .90 cars that can get in.
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Addiction Being The Opt Word Alright !!!! I still believe you can have 128 car fields at Gainesville. Most people that race the Baby Gators would stay for the Nationals. I’ve said this before, you have a 128 qualified field and run First Rd Off on the Monday before the National event leaving 64 cars to run the following weekend. It’s only 6 rds.
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Ya know Barry, this^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ is one of the biggest issues that I have with the NHRA and it's members. I doubt very much that you would hire a contractor to paint your house not knowing if his company is solvent. Or a little closer to home, if you would hire an engine builder not knowing if he's going to be around next week. NHRA has to file a financial report every year and the Racers, as NHRA members/business partners should be aware of this.
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Barry, you don't have to "file" anything. NHRA's tax returns are available on line thru 2021. They spend a nice chunk on "executives". I would work for a whole lot less and I actually know a thing-or-two about Drag Racing!
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