The Split

John DiBartolomeo · 01-10-2018, 03:18 PM

Who has "split" in NHRA racing? It's pretty well known in bracket racing circles only because of the top-heavy purses, but isn't that the same thing when it comes to losing in the semifinals of a national event? This story ran last year but it's still relevant today. Your thoughts?

https://dragracingedge.com/splittin-up/

Larry Hill · 01-10-2018, 03:21 PM

Never!

Lenny5160 · 01-10-2018, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by John DiBartolomeo

Who has "split" in NHRA racing? It's pretty well known in bracket racing circles only because of the top-heavy purses, but isn't that the same thing when it comes to losing in the semifinals of a national event? This story ran last year but it's still relevant today. Your thoughts?

https://dragracingedge.com/splittin-up/

The actual purse money isn't enough to bother with, and there are too many variables to consider with contingency (some cars are stickered up vs some that aren't, are the companies actually going to pay, etc) that I don't know how you'd figure out a decent split.

In a bracket race where all the money is clearly defined? Absolutely but if so, that's an indictment of the promoter's purse structure.

jimi · 01-10-2018, 04:32 PM

i was offered one time years ago in the semi final at a combo race, three cars left , everyone split the purse evenly. I declined , I like to earn what I win .

Ed Wright · 01-10-2018, 04:43 PM

Only time I was asked to split was at an IHRA race. I had never heard of that. Thought it was just an IHRA deal. Guess it's a bracket race deal.

HR9121 · 01-10-2018, 04:50 PM

I split one time, it was at an IHRA Sportsman Spectacular race. $5000 to win, $1500 RU seemed like a good deal considering the top heavy purse and my rear main seal was already leaking oil lol. Wouldn't even bother doing it with a regular purse I just want the Wally anyway.

Darrel Goheen · 01-11-2018, 12:38 AM

I have been offered several times but the only time I did was at a practice tree race in November and it worked out in my favor. In 09 when I was in the finals at Pomona for the Summit Championship where it is a winner take all ($5,000.00) and I declined. I did lose but have never regretted not splitting. I believe all the other times I declined it worked in my favor. I've been told that not splitting when asked was poor sportsmanship. I don't see it that way at all. However I always offer my opponent lane choice.

Chad Rhodes · 01-11-2018, 01:41 PM

NHRA Doesn't pay enough to split.

Todd Hoven · 01-11-2018, 04:00 PM

When the blue chip guys get to the end I think splits happen between them sometimes. Not for the regular hobby/part time racer.

ALMACK · 01-11-2018, 04:53 PM

One of these days at an NHRA event I would love to be in a position to be asked whether I want to split or not.....LOL

When I bracket race I normally don't turn down a split at the semis or finals level

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John DiBartolomeo Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Beaver Springs, PA Posts: 494 Likes: 1 Liked 1,283 Times in 159 Posts	The Split Who has "split" in NHRA racing? It's pretty well known in bracket racing circles only because of the top-heavy purses, but isn't that the same thing when it comes to losing in the semifinals of a national event? This story ran last year but it's still relevant today. Your thoughts? https://dragracingedge.com/splittin-up/ __________________ John DiBartolomeo DRC Race Products DragRacingActionOnline.com

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,276 Likes: 1,635 Liked 9,448 Times in 1,953 Posts	Re: The Split Never! __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

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jimi Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 239 Likes: 7 Liked 21 Times in 8 Posts	Re: The Split i was offered one time years ago in the semi final at a combo race, three cars left , everyone split the purse evenly. I declined , I like to earn what I win .

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Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: The Split Only time I was asked to split was at an IHRA race. I had never heard of that. Thought it was just an IHRA deal. Guess it's a bracket race deal. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

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HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,352 Likes: 112 Liked 2,866 Times in 640 Posts	Re: The Split I split one time, it was at an IHRA Sportsman Spectacular race. $5000 to win, $1500 RU seemed like a good deal considering the top heavy purse and my rear main seal was already leaking oil lol. Wouldn't even bother doing it with a regular purse I just want the Wally anyway. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

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Darrel Goheen Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 379 Likes: 226 Liked 70 Times in 31 Posts	Re: The Split I have been offered several times but the only time I did was at a practice tree race in November and it worked out in my favor. In 09 when I was in the finals at Pomona for the Summit Championship where it is a winner take all ($5,000.00) and I declined. I did lose but have never regretted not splitting. I believe all the other times I declined it worked in my favor. I've been told that not splitting when asked was poor sportsmanship. I don't see it that way at all. However I always offer my opponent lane choice. __________________ Darrel Goheen 785-623-7021 Stock Eliminator 585 94 Camaro Z/28 LT1/ET 585 67 Chevelle 427 Tehnician for JustAnswer.com Last edited by Darrel Goheen; 01-12-2018 at 12:28 AM.

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Todd Hoven VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,329 Likes: 883 Liked 720 Times in 151 Posts	Re: The Split When the blue chip guys get to the end I think splits happen between them sometimes. Not for the regular hobby/part time racer. __________________ Todd Hoven 1035 Stock

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ALMACK VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 1,928 Likes: 98 Liked 324 Times in 116 Posts	Re: The Split One of these days at an NHRA event I would love to be in a position to be asked whether I want to split or not.....LOL When I bracket race I normally don't turn down a split at the semis or finals level __________________ Alan Mackin Stock 3777/ SS 3377 P/SA & SS/PA Fox Thunderbird I/PS '95 Mustang GT