Grade point question.

Nmbr1GMfan · 07-07-2019, 11:07 PM

Is there somewhere I can go see what it took (grade point wise) to get into specific races last year?

jmcarter · 07-08-2019, 07:12 AM

To my knowledge there’s no way to find that out other than racers stating it here based on their own experience But believe the races in Pomona, Vegas, Charlotte, Norwalk, Chicago, Sonoma, Reading, and Gainesville are the ones you typically need 4 or more GP’s for. Others fill early also but withdrawals are common. Others can possibly offer more but I’m sitting at 3 GP and doubt I could get in any of those I’ve named.

HR9121 · 07-08-2019, 07:13 AM

Todd there's nothing like that I'm aware of but if there was one that you're curious about I'm sure someone up here could remember.

Nmbr1GMfan · 07-08-2019, 09:00 AM

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Todd there's nothing like that I'm aware of but if there was one that you're curious about I'm sure someone up here could remember.

I'm curious about Vegas #2.

Dave Muller · 07-08-2019, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

I'm curious about Vegas #2.

Me too!!!

jmcarter · 07-08-2019, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

I'm curious about Vegas #2.

Bet you’re going to need a minimum of 5, unless if you’re in the points top ten, in which case you can get in....that’s spelled out in the entry policy.

MikeMoller · 07-08-2019, 11:46 AM

Todd,
Most of the more popular races seem to take 5 to 7. Less than that you probably need to try and hook up with someone withdrawing. Good Luck.

Lew Silverman · 07-08-2019, 12:23 PM

I agree with Jim, because the dates "roll-over" the closer you get to final cut-off. Just for the sake of argument, IIRC, if the quota is filled at Grade 5 and three weeks later someone drops out, it would take a Grade 2 (or more) to fill it. So it might be kind of hard to do what you asked for.

Bottom line is to go to as many Divisionals/Opens as you possibly can. That's your best chance.

Lew

Mike Pearson · 07-08-2019, 01:43 PM

I had 6 grade points last year and could not get in to the Gators this year closed at 7 as soon as it opened. NHRA keeps cutting the quota each year. I am not sure where that will stop. If you want to race the National events you need 8 grade points to be sure that you can play. Or go to the events that don't fill because the facilities or the track treats the sportsman racers like dirt.

MR DERBY CITY · 07-08-2019, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nmbr1GMfan

I'm curious about Vegas #2.

At least 6....all that pit space ...just goes to waste....

07-07-2019, 11:07 PM	#1
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,955 Times in 492 Posts	Grade point question. Is there somewhere I can go see what it took (grade point wise) to get into specific races last year? __________________ Todd Greene

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HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: Grade point question. Todd there's nothing like that I'm aware of but if there was one that you're curious about I'm sure someone up here could remember. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

07-08-2019, 11:46 AM	#7
MikeMoller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 637 Likes: 27 Liked 254 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Grade point question. Todd, Most of the more popular races seem to take 5 to 7. Less than that you probably need to try and hook up with someone withdrawing. Good Luck. __________________ Mike Moller NHRA 203 Q-R-T/SA

07-08-2019, 12:23 PM	#8
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Grade point question. I agree with Jim, because the dates "roll-over" the closer you get to final cut-off. Just for the sake of argument, IIRC, if the quota is filled at Grade 5 and three weeks later someone drops out, it would take a Grade 2 (or more) to fill it. So it might be kind of hard to do what you asked for. Bottom line is to go to as many Divisionals/Opens as you possibly can. That's your best chance. Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

07-08-2019, 01:43 PM	#9
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,450 Likes: 615 Liked 1,929 Times in 580 Posts	Re: Grade point question. I had 6 grade points last year and could not get in to the Gators this year closed at 7 as soon as it opened. NHRA keeps cutting the quota each year. I am not sure where that will stop. If you want to race the National events you need 8 grade points to be sure that you can play. Or go to the events that don't fill because the facilities or the track treats the sportsman racers like dirt. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

07-08-2019, 07:12 AM	#2
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,296 Likes: 2,383 Liked 3,181 Times in 972 Posts	Re: Grade point question. To my knowledge there’s no way to find that out other than racers stating it here based on their own experience But believe the races in Pomona, Vegas, Charlotte, Norwalk, Chicago, Sonoma, Reading, and Gainesville are the ones you typically need 4 or more GP’s for. Others fill early also but withdrawals are common. Others can possibly offer more but I’m sitting at 3 GP and doubt I could get in any of those I’ve named. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table Last edited by jmcarter; 07-08-2019 at 07:21 AM.