Indy quota increase - Page 3

Dan Fahey · 08-09-2019, 10:01 AM

NHRA is leaving a large amount of money/opportunities on the table.
Bring all the cars in. Heck with the point system.

Track landscapes are overwhelmed with so many cars and the big rigs.
So you need to cycle the racing classes so everyone can play.

Some S/SS could have way more than 128 cars each attending.
Think NHRA needs to split up the weeks.
Instead of 4 days, spread over two weeks and two weekends.
Concentrate the racing activity. Race everyday.
Opportunity to run two or more Point Races.

Have a All Sportsman race without the pros.
Every running for Class and Bragging Rights.
Advertise with smart marketing to bring in the public.
It is one huge car show too! Have one !
Time to schedule tear downs.

Proper Logistics would allow more vendors and sell more stuff.
Bring in some entertainment and some of those cool Rolling restaurants.
There are a lot of local musicians and acts.
Bring in a big movie screen or a local Play.
Have stuff kids can do and have fun.
All this will bring more locals who are looking for a fun venue.

Save the final 8 cars of each class for the Pro Weekend.
Most racers will go home after eliminations.
Some will stay..find off site parking so they can stay if they want.
Would help with the crowding and packing of cars/rigs.

Having two weeks/weekends would be more time/cost efficient.
For those within couple hours drive.
It is opportunity to go back home to attend to work or what ever needed.

If there was decent WiFi internet access.
Speaking for myself I could get work done on the computer.

The more people who come.
Longer they stay will spend more money.
Everyone having a good time will be remembered!

Which is what FEEDS the following years.

D

TD3506 · 08-09-2019, 11:52 AM

Mr Yacavone... I wouldn't be offended at all so long as they got in under the quota established/published 8 months ago. They could make the quota 250 for 2020 for all I care. We would likely not enter knowing we couldn't make the 128 but that would be our problem to solve (heck we are probably a nickle or dime short of making it against the 160 entered this year but gonna give it a Go).

SSHemi364... I certainly don't know everyone's situation. Sorry if you took my comments as such.

Rick... that sucks for sure. With the reduction in quotas maybe an adjustment of some kind for our "in Division" National Events should be looked at. I don't know.

See ya at the races!

Troy Galbraith
3506

Steve Polhill · 08-09-2019, 03:12 PM

NHRA is missing out on $14,000 by not opening up the Stock and SS quota's.

Dan Fahey · 08-09-2019, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Polhill

NHRA is missing out on $14,000 by not opening up the Stock and SS quota's.

Plus thousands of dollars products/services the vendors would be selling.

GATOR · 08-09-2019, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Polhill

NHRA is missing out on $14,000 by not opening up the Stock and SS quota's.

But how much does their bottom line increase yearly with the added divisional/ grade point races that racers must attend to make the "Big Show"?

Have to look at the big picture here. Lowered quotas only means increased car counts at divisionals and opens $$$$

Bruce Noland · 08-09-2019, 04:48 PM

nhra has worked the numbers and they appear to know how to milk this little show for the most dollars. nhra has mostly eliminated any supervision of Stock and Super Stock which allows the top executives to keep their huge salaries. This is a very nearsighted approach to running the show and will most likely bite them in the end.

BKSG1198 · 08-09-2019, 06:10 PM

Not sure if anyone mentioned this or not but, this year at indy is the first year for Top Dragster and Top Sportsman and they filled up in seconds once it opened and it’s over 40+ in each class, so that extra 20 taken away is that.

G Schenck · 08-09-2019, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HR9121

The reason for the cut in quota was to make room in the schedule for Top Dragster and Top Sportsman. Those classes were added to Indy this year. I presume it's over quota just like how Stock and SS, past champions and Gold cards etc.

They are also allowing top ten in points because T/D only have the Sportsnats and one other National to claim points at.

Greg

Steve Polhill · 08-09-2019, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BKSG1198

Not sure if anyone mentioned this or not but, this year at indy is the first year for Top Dragster and Top Sportsman and they filled up in seconds once it opened and it’s over 40+ in each class, so that extra 20 taken away is that.

Absolutely, but SG and SC only have half the quota met and we are only 2 weeks out from being in line at Indy. that means there are 160 pit spots open for Those that desperately want to go.

If NHRA opened up 20 more sports in both Stock and SS the would be full in a day.

BKSG1198 · 08-09-2019, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Polhill

Absolutely, but SG and SC only have half the quota met and we are only 2 weeks out from being in line at Indy. that means there are 160 pit spots open for Those that desperately want to go.

If NHRA opened up 20 more sports in both Stock and SS the would be full in a day.

Very true but, unlike Stock & SS, the .90 classes wont make the full quota for the most part and like someone also said we wait till the last minute. The Stock / SS Guy you guys have to be quick draw McGraw when your grade point comes up to enter. I can think of about 25-30 super Gas guys that are going but, just waiting to hand over there money. I entered last night at grade 3. Who knows they may open it up but, with all the set schedule stuff they have now, not sure if they want more cars. Guess time will tell

08-09-2019, 10:01 AM	#21
Dan Fahey VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,114 Likes: 1,078 Liked 180 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Indy quota increase NHRA is leaving a large amount of money/opportunities on the table. Bring all the cars in. Heck with the point system. Track landscapes are overwhelmed with so many cars and the big rigs. So you need to cycle the racing classes so everyone can play. Some S/SS could have way more than 128 cars each attending. Think NHRA needs to split up the weeks. Instead of 4 days, spread over two weeks and two weekends. Concentrate the racing activity. Race everyday. Opportunity to run two or more Point Races. Have a All Sportsman race without the pros. Every running for Class and Bragging Rights. Advertise with smart marketing to bring in the public. It is one huge car show too! Have one ! Time to schedule tear downs. Proper Logistics would allow more vendors and sell more stuff. Bring in some entertainment and some of those cool Rolling restaurants. There are a lot of local musicians and acts. Bring in a big movie screen or a local Play. Have stuff kids can do and have fun. All this will bring more locals who are looking for a fun venue. Save the final 8 cars of each class for the Pro Weekend. Most racers will go home after eliminations. Some will stay..find off site parking so they can stay if they want. Would help with the crowding and packing of cars/rigs. Having two weeks/weekends would be more time/cost efficient. For those within couple hours drive. It is opportunity to go back home to attend to work or what ever needed. If there was decent WiFi internet access. Speaking for myself I could get work done on the computer. The more people who come. Longer they stay will spend more money. Everyone having a good time will be remembered! Which is what FEEDS the following years. D

08-09-2019, 11:52 AM	#22
TD3506 Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 20 Likes: 0 Liked 35 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Indy quota increase Mr Yacavone... I wouldn't be offended at all so long as they got in under the quota established/published 8 months ago. They could make the quota 250 for 2020 for all I care. We would likely not enter knowing we couldn't make the 128 but that would be our problem to solve (heck we are probably a nickle or dime short of making it against the 160 entered this year but gonna give it a Go). SSHemi364... I certainly don't know everyone's situation. Sorry if you took my comments as such. Rick... that sucks for sure. With the reduction in quotas maybe an adjustment of some kind for our "in Division" National Events should be looked at. I don't know. See ya at the races! Troy Galbraith 3506 Last edited by TD3506; 08-09-2019 at 01:36 PM.

08-09-2019, 03:12 PM	#23
Steve Polhill Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: London Ontario Posts: 515 Likes: 40 Liked 262 Times in 74 Posts	Re: Indy quota increase NHRA is missing out on $14,000 by not opening up the Stock and SS quota's. __________________ Steve Polhill 3520 STOCK, COMP

08-09-2019, 04:48 PM	#26
Bruce Noland VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,855 Likes: 83 Liked 444 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Indy quota increase nhra has worked the numbers and they appear to know how to milk this little show for the most dollars. nhra has mostly eliminated any supervision of Stock and Super Stock which allows the top executives to keep their huge salaries. This is a very nearsighted approach to running the show and will most likely bite them in the end. __________________ Bruce Noland 1788 STK

08-09-2019, 06:10 PM	#27
BKSG1198 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back in Vineland, NJ Posts: 2,461 Likes: 81 Liked 984 Times in 299 Posts	Re: Indy quota increase Not sure if anyone mentioned this or not but, this year at indy is the first year for Top Dragster and Top Sportsman and they filled up in seconds once it opened and it’s over 40+ in each class, so that extra 20 taken away is that.