What Happened To Competition Eliminator Car Counts?

442OLDS · 01-31-2012, 10:34 PM

Only 19 entered so far at Pomona and only 2 entered so far at Gainesville?

boster · 01-31-2012, 10:57 PM

Looks like drag racing is might take a big hit this year

Div 6 Fan · 02-01-2012, 02:01 AM

NHRA f'd up the Comp schedule so bad for the West coast guys that I am surprised that there are 19 cars. Two true Division 6 cars and one lone traveler from Division 1 is a sad reflection on the state of Comp racing as a whole though. Expensive class and tough economy = low car counts.

countrypuppy4865 · 02-01-2012, 10:42 AM

Lots of comp guys don't like to kill their index the first race of the year in Gainesville. So, I am sure that has a little to do with it, but I am sure the economy probably has some to do with it as well.

randy wilson · 02-02-2012, 10:47 AM

I love comp. I love watching comp. but the reality is, these guys spend about as much on research as pro stock. I respect what they do. But, if it's going to survive, it won't be imports that save it, it will be good old american cars with carbs and affordable induction.l

randy wilson · 02-02-2012, 10:53 AM

Some classes that would add flavor to the class such as a true econo funny car, a true econo altered, a true econo dragster, and a true econo modified. Like say, cars 72 and older only. The crowd loves them more and we're running a cobalt.

k.pascoe · 02-02-2012, 12:31 PM

Well, I hope to have my comp Thunderbird ready by the time Gateway's event rolls into town.

david ring · 02-02-2012, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Div 6 Fan

NHRA f'd up the Comp schedule so bad for the West coast guys that I am surprised that there are 19 cars. Two true Division 6 cars and one lone traveler from Division 1 is a sad reflection on the state of Comp racing as a whole though. Expensive class and tough economy = low car counts.

Don't count on that D1 car being there and I know what I'm talking about.

Div 6 Fan · 02-02-2012, 08:30 PM

Dave, that is too bad as we need more cars. It is also nice to have racers from around the country or it is just a big Divisional. This is the damn Winternationals. Other than Indy I don't believe that there is a more prestigious race. It is pretty much the West coast Indy. It will not be the same without the usual suspects from East of the Mississippi (Rampy, Fletcher, Team Barone etc).

Edit: Just noticed that Dan Fletcher has entered. 24 cars as of today. 23 if Kyle Cultrera does not make it.

randy wilson · 02-03-2012, 01:04 PM

go to insidecompracing, they're talking about it over there.

01-31-2012, 10:34 PM	#1
442OLDS VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elgin,IL Posts: 1,333 Likes: 5 Liked 262 Times in 100 Posts	What Happened To Competition Eliminator Car Counts? Only 19 entered so far at Pomona and only 2 entered so far at Gainesville?

01-31-2012, 10:57 PM	#2
boster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: usa Posts: 958 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Happened To Competition Eliminator Car Counts? Looks like drag racing is might take a big hit this year __________________ Bo Kenney

02-01-2012, 02:01 AM	#3
Div 6 Fan Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Happened To Competition Eliminator Car Counts? NHRA f'd up the Comp schedule so bad for the West coast guys that I am surprised that there are 19 cars. Two true Division 6 cars and one lone traveler from Division 1 is a sad reflection on the state of Comp racing as a whole though. Expensive class and tough economy = low car counts.

02-01-2012, 10:42 AM	#4
countrypuppy4865 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Donaldsonville, LA Posts: 966 Likes: 8 Liked 183 Times in 62 Posts	Re: What Happened To Competition Eliminator Car Counts? Lots of comp guys don't like to kill their index the first race of the year in Gainesville. So, I am sure that has a little to do with it, but I am sure the economy probably has some to do with it as well. __________________ Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird

02-02-2012, 10:47 AM	#5
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: What Happened To Competition Eliminator Car Counts? I love comp. I love watching comp. but the reality is, these guys spend about as much on research as pro stock. I respect what they do. But, if it's going to survive, it won't be imports that save it, it will be good old american cars with carbs and affordable induction.l __________________ don,t have one

02-02-2012, 10:53 AM	#6
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: What Happened To Competition Eliminator Car Counts? Some classes that would add flavor to the class such as a true econo funny car, a true econo altered, a true econo dragster, and a true econo modified. Like say, cars 72 and older only. The crowd loves them more and we're running a cobalt. __________________ don,t have one

02-02-2012, 12:31 PM	#7
k.pascoe Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fenton, Missouri Posts: 107 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Happened To Competition Eliminator Car Counts? Well, I hope to have my comp Thunderbird ready by the time Gateway's event rolls into town.

02-02-2012, 08:30 PM	#9
Div 6 Fan Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 35 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: What Happened To Competition Eliminator Car Counts? Dave, that is too bad as we need more cars. It is also nice to have racers from around the country or it is just a big Divisional. This is the damn Winternationals. Other than Indy I don't believe that there is a more prestigious race. It is pretty much the West coast Indy. It will not be the same without the usual suspects from East of the Mississippi (Rampy, Fletcher, Team Barone etc). Edit: Just noticed that Dan Fletcher has entered. 24 cars as of today. 23 if Kyle Cultrera does not make it. Last edited by Div 6 Fan; 02-02-2012 at 08:36 PM.

02-03-2012, 01:04 PM	#10
randy wilson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 882 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 20 Posts	Re: What Happened To Competition Eliminator Car Counts? go to insidecompracing, they're talking about it over there. __________________ don,t have one