Unbelievable ?..

Don Kennedy · 02-13-2025, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Barry Polley

Since Sonoma Raceway has left sportsman racing high and dry and the closing of Sacramento Raceway ( only one National Open) travel is the biggie..
Bakersfield is 5 hours from the Bay Area but after that it?s 12-15 hours to race!
I?m not complaining but it sure hits us all hard.

Racers Move to Tennesse There are 19 drag strips within 5 hours or less from where we live 455 Halltown Rd Portland TN 37148 Bowling Green has 5 Combo Races a year at $2,000 per event then a points race and a open all within 39 and a half minutes from our Home driving 75 mph

Alan Roehrich · 02-13-2025, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

Racers Move to Tennesse There are 19 drag strips within 5 hours or less from where we live 455 Halltown Rd Portland TN 37148 Bowling Green has 5 Combo Races a year at $2,000 per event then a points race and a open all within 39 and a half minutes from our Home driving 75 mph

Absolutely . Those of us who live around here are truly blessed.

I keep telling my buddy Barry that he needs to visit, I have 5 real estate agents waiting for him!

Crisco · 02-13-2025, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Don Kennedy

Racers Move to Tennesse There are 19 drag strips within 5 hours or less from where we live 455 Halltown Rd Portland TN 37148 Bowling Green has 5 Combo Races a year at $2,000 per event then a points race and a open all within 39 and a half minutes from our Home driving 75 mph

We are full here..LOL.. they can move to Ky.

C...Alan must be getting a kick back from the realtors.

JP1738 · 02-13-2025, 02:12 PM

Same type of deal here in the charlotte NC area. I believe I can get to about 10-12 race tracks in under three hours. More than enough to go around.

Sean Marconette · 02-13-2025, 02:31 PM

Be thankful of what you have and support them as best you can. Our new Flying H track is mainly catering to the NP and small tire racers. Hopefully this changes next year. Looks like MO-KAN for us in this area to go test.

Sean

Perko · 02-13-2025, 03:05 PM

From central Wyoming my nearest in Division race is Earlville, 900 miles away. Nearest out of Division race is Billings at 400 miles.
My regular bracket track is 289 miles. Vegas is 700, Grand Junction CO is 275 miles. Doesn't make sense to be a drag racer in Wyoming other than we are comfortable with driving 100 to 150 miles one way for a shopping day and dinner out.
Steve

1320racer · 02-13-2025, 03:24 PM

It’s just foolish, and for what, the chance to race for a cheap trophy after mostly sitting for 4 days minimum, cause it can’t be for the pittance.

My advice for anyone considering class racing today that doesn’t live in Division 1, 2 or 3 is to move to these more NHRA class racer friendly divisions and if that ain’t possible then go bracket racing if you live a reasonable distance to travel to and from a track in a day, otherwise find something else to do with your time and money and enjoy your life.

Mike Graham · 02-13-2025, 04:02 PM

As one that is not afraid to travel and not particularly fiscally responsible. Money is not the reason for me. Last year at the Finals NHRA made it clear that they didn't need my money or want me at the race. First round . on day one. Time slip booth didn't work. Scales were sketchy. Stock and super stock were run back to back at night. Did I say the time slip both didn't work??? I see no compelling reason to go back.
Woodburn D6. Wounded the SS. Went to withdraw it from second race. First thing they say is no refund. They were quick to take the grade point though! I see no compelling reason to go back. I have been a long time supporter and ask for very little in return, but if you don't want me there just block my entry. I will never say never, but I will have to think long and hard before returning to those tracks. Some tracks want my money and act like it. That is where I will spend my cash.
Mike Graham
SS 7702
Stock 7702

1320racer · 02-13-2025, 04:07 PM

If class racers started to acknowledge their money is green and good everywhere, they just might see change, pun intended, though small.

GTS340 · 02-15-2025, 12:21 PM

pockets get empty for myself. Personally I plan on going to the Phoenix divisionals. I can't see myself going back for the National and i'm only 300 miles away.

Feb 20-21 divisional at Phoenix 200.00 over prices hotel rooms
Feb 22-23 same thing
Mar 21-23 Arizona National. 355.00 this track is a long ride for most Div 7 from northern California.
Mar 27-30 Pomona 355.00 and California prices
Apr 11-13 Las Vegas 4 wide
Apr 16-19 with another divisional double.

Paul

02-13-2025, 02:12 PM	#4
JP1738 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 605 Likes: 1,801 Liked 1,347 Times in 365 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. Same type of deal here in the charlotte NC area. I believe I can get to about 10-12 race tracks in under three hours. More than enough to go around. __________________ Dawson Pauley #2827 N/SA 1980 Malibu SW 2S 305/180 #2827 S/ST 1978 Mazda RX7 w/ 383 sbc/glide

02-13-2025, 02:31 PM	#5
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 977 Likes: 799 Liked 275 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. Be thankful of what you have and support them as best you can. Our new Flying H track is mainly catering to the NP and small tire racers. Hopefully this changes next year. Looks like MO-KAN for us in this area to go test. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

02-13-2025, 03:05 PM	#6
Perko Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wyoming Posts: 10 Likes: 1 Liked 15 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. From central Wyoming my nearest in Division race is Earlville, 900 miles away. Nearest out of Division race is Billings at 400 miles. My regular bracket track is 289 miles. Vegas is 700, Grand Junction CO is 275 miles. Doesn't make sense to be a drag racer in Wyoming other than we are comfortable with driving 100 to 150 miles one way for a shopping day and dinner out. Steve

02-13-2025, 03:24 PM	#7
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. It’s just foolish, and for what, the chance to race for a cheap trophy after mostly sitting for 4 days minimum, cause it can’t be for the pittance. My advice for anyone considering class racing today that doesn’t live in Division 1, 2 or 3 is to move to these more NHRA class racer friendly divisions and if that ain’t possible then go bracket racing if you live a reasonable distance to travel to and from a track in a day, otherwise find something else to do with your time and money and enjoy your life. Last edited by 1320racer; 02-13-2025 at 04:04 PM.

02-13-2025, 04:02 PM	#8
Mike Graham Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 410 Likes: 1 Liked 341 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. As one that is not afraid to travel and not particularly fiscally responsible. Money is not the reason for me. Last year at the Finals NHRA made it clear that they didn't need my money or want me at the race. First round . on day one. Time slip booth didn't work. Scales were sketchy. Stock and super stock were run back to back at night. Did I say the time slip both didn't work??? I see no compelling reason to go back. Woodburn D6. Wounded the SS. Went to withdraw it from second race. First thing they say is no refund. They were quick to take the grade point though! I see no compelling reason to go back. I have been a long time supporter and ask for very little in return, but if you don't want me there just block my entry. I will never say never, but I will have to think long and hard before returning to those tracks. Some tracks want my money and act like it. That is where I will spend my cash. Mike Graham SS 7702 Stock 7702

02-13-2025, 04:07 PM	#9
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. If class racers started to acknowledge their money is green and good everywhere, they just might see change, pun intended, though small.

02-15-2025, 12:21 PM	#10
GTS340 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 879 Likes: 286 Liked 1,361 Times in 416 Posts	Re: Unbelievable ?.. pockets get empty for myself. Personally I plan on going to the Phoenix divisionals. I can't see myself going back for the National and i'm only 300 miles away. Feb 20-21 divisional at Phoenix 200.00 over prices hotel rooms Feb 22-23 same thing Mar 21-23 Arizona National. 355.00 this track is a long ride for most Div 7 from northern California. Mar 27-30 Pomona 355.00 and California prices Apr 11-13 Las Vegas 4 wide Apr 16-19 with another divisional double. Paul Attached Thumbnails