Gatornationals

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by jimmyparker

The Gators entry list for stock shows two #800 cars from out of country, I'm assuming these racers made 7-8 divisionals, now that's racking up some mileage!

I was wondering when someone was going to comment on this. Evidently, the 800 number racers are allowed to attend races in Sweden that also count for grade points here in the states. NO, they did not attend 7-8 divisional s here in the states...

[Rich Biebel]

Originally Posted by Casey Miles

Rich:. I believe you're right, but NHRA should take into consideration that's the 50 th and there would be a lot of people who would like to participate. I remember racing there till 11 at night, so if it means parking in East bumf..., That's what NHRA could do.

I agree with you Casey 100%


Last time I was there the place was overflowing with spectators....and we literally could not find anyplace to watch from the entire length of the racetrack...


A lot of D-1 and D-3 cars always made that trip.....100+ cars in every category....


The golden age....

[James Perrone]

Last Time I Checked. Gainesville National isn’t about US it’s about The Pros.
Nhra if you haven’t noticed doesn’t have Any Help.
We are filler. But we keep going because...... we love to race
Why not race class at divisionals? You get more cars at divisionals anyway
It would be like a Sportsnationals deal ..... You can only hope
We as racers should push this topic. Class it dead with 60 car fields
HP system may help correct the soft combos.
Nhra cash cow is divisionals Why not run class at 1 race per division ?
See how it goes
Nhra could car less about class. It’s about Factory Shoot Out
They are not gonna add to car counts Nhra has been cutting down the last 3 years
It’s getting to the point that your gonna need. A grade 5 or better for most races

[Nick Heath]

From an external, neutral perspective - class eliminations at divisional events seems like a great idea.

Let's be honest. In today's NHRA - where National Event schedules are filled with .90 cars, Top Sportsman, Top Dragster, Top Fuel Snowmobiles, Diesel Motorcycles, x275 Exhibitions, 11.00/12.00/13.00 Index Cars, Fans vs. Tony Schumacher, Walk the Track, etc... - what is almost always the first thing to get cancelled?

[Rich Biebel]

Tell NHRA you'll pay extra to run class in Stock and SS....

Like double your normal entry...…that should work....

$ talks BS walks.....LOL

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by rich biebel

tell nhra you'll pay extra to run class in stock and ss....

Like double your normal entry...…that should work....

$ talks bs walks.....lol

lol..........not worth it at the regular price !

[Dragrac419]

This is the breakdown of the entrants. Very sad that Div 2 cars are only in the 3rd position with entry's
Div 1- 25 cars
Div 2- 9 cars
Div 3- 13 cars
Div 4- 5 cars
Div 5- 2 cars
Div 6- 1 car
Div 7- 2 cars
Div 8- 3 cars

[Bernie Cunningham]

While I believe this years Gators are "SPECIAL", I'll say something again that I've said before that could be done for every National, dumbass NHRA ---- accept 80+ entries and qualify for a 64 car field! Win Win Win !!

[james schaechter]

I think having class is a sound idea. Division races need more cars and clearly, they want less cars at nationals. I think it could be an add on. Even if it costs an extra 50 bucks if you choose to enter. I may not be the quicker car, but it is fun to go heads up.

Some post negative posts because they haven’t raced for 20-30 years and never will race again. I can’t fix that.
At least the D2 Director is trying different approaches to help sportsman have more choices.

[HR9121]

Originally Posted by james schaechter

I think having class is a sound idea. Division races need more cars and clearly, they want less cars at nationals. I think it could be an add on. Even if it costs an extra 50 bucks if you choose to enter. I may not be the quicker car, but it is fun to go heads up.

Some post negative posts because they haven’t raced for 20-30 years and never will race again. I can’t fix that.
At least the D2 Director is trying different approaches to help sportsman have more choices.

You are right Jim, Rich has tried some different things for D2 racers even went head to head with the brass to get a rule change last year for a rule change to allow racers an extra grade point in Rockingham. Unfortunately he seems to still draw criticism for whatever he does, sooner or later he may get tired of the whining and just let the chips land where they may.