IHRA Pro-Am Schedule & D-1 Open Schedule

[BobOrme]

Originally Posted by Lew Silverman

Michael, I think it may also have something to do with the large number of tracks in Division 9 that could hold a Summit Pro-Am event. The idea behind the "double" weekends was for those that that had to travel longer distances to save transportation and lodging expenses. I'm interested to see what the run schedule looks like for the single races in Division 9 that are being held on 3-day weekends.

Lew

I would imagine they'll be like they were this year - Friday is a test and tune day, maybe including a gamblers race, Saturday is two time trials/qualifying runs followed by eliminations, and Sunday is a rain date if needed.

[THE LEGEND]

Dan,
I was'nt smacking you. My point is IHRA wants to have this premeir event but racers that live in that area know nothing about it. Not real good promotion.

[THE LEGEND]

The reason for no doubles in division 9 is the tracks got together a couple years ago and decided not to have them. The tracks are so close together they fear less participation if the have the doubles. Thankfully Farmington has crossed that line and will have a double this year. We will see where this goes

[HR9121]

Chip, I can understand the first year but last year was advertised well I thought and talked about alot on this very forum. I can't imagine anyone involved in class racing not knowing what they were but i'm sorry they done away with them. I think I'll be using my nhra # some this year atleast they have national event that are within a days drive of me.

[Dan Fahey]

Originally Posted by THE LEGEND

Dan,
I was'nt smacking you. My point is IHRA wants to have this premeir event but racers that live in that area know nothing about it. Not real good promotion.

NP..did not take it as that !!
Got a clear explaination about the Intent of the program.

This year was a big learning process been away from Class Racing for 25 years.
The Sportman Spectacular was suppose to be like a big National Race.
Behaved more like a larger Points Meet.

Wish they had advertised and organized it as a "National" Meet.
One day should have been heads up class eliminator racing, national records and bragging rights.
The next day run the races as normal.
Never hear the gossip about someone setting a record in IHRA.

Still wonder how NHRA can fill a 64 car Stocker Points Meet field and IHRA cannot.
One reason heard is the resistance to go 1/8th mile racing.

For all the rules and grief I am reading about NHRA.
IHRA seems more racer Friendly..


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