IHRA Announcement

Phil S/ST · 06-12-2023, 11:27 AM

What are your thoughts on the IHRA bringing back .90 classes and Top classes??

BKSG1198 · 06-12-2023, 12:45 PM

I think is all depends on what area you live in, there is a lot of racers in the Northeast who I've talked with that are still pretty salty about IHRA dumping them 7 years ago, I understand it's all new management and leadership but, a lot of people are still not happy. Also here in D1 land, most tracks went to WDRA that were on the IHRA tour last time they were around or have become Dollar Generals. MIR, Pittsburgh, Empire are WDRA, Capitol is being leased out to a gentlemen who is about grudge racing and N/T things, Richmond is gone, I think Skyview is still open but, that was always a tough tow for many. So you would have probably Motormile in VA unless they can switch some tracks or just merge WDRA & IHRA back together. I also think alot of the independent run sportsman series are taking off and people are happy with running that. So time will tell.

Lenny5160_v2 · 06-12-2023, 01:00 PM

In my part of the country, I don't think there is any impact. Even if there were tracks in the area, I'd say there isn't enough information available to say how exciting this is.

With that said, it isn't a bad thing to have more of "our kind of racing" available.

Steve Stasko · 06-12-2023, 02:18 PM

Skyview has been closed for quite a few years now. IHRA has no Northeast presence anymore.

This announcement will only affect Divisions 2 and 3 for the most part...and that all depends on what kind sanctioning body silly season happens between now and next spring.

SEN · 06-13-2023, 08:16 AM

It is a step in the right direction! The two race weekend and a good division director made IHRA division 4 fun.

Keith 944 · 06-13-2023, 08:49 AM

I am mixed on this, as Lenny said, "it isn't a bad thing to have more of "our kind of racing" available." i totally agree, Now IHRA used to be a great venue, i was the world champ twice, once during the points and once during the one race takes all deal, (of which i hated). winning one race at the right time, doesn't necessarily make you the best.
oh well, i digress,
The reason i stopped racing with the Ihra was the lack of contingency. it just didn't make sense to travel to lose money or maybe break even. they also combined nationals and divisionals together and that took all the luster out of winning a national event, again, it was just who was lucky enough to win on saturday instead of sunday.
I would say if they bring our racing back they need to look hard at the Bill Bader days, Get rid of red tape, and treat the racers like they want us there! and have a good contingency list before they even try to have an event, I wish them luck, and if they get it right, i would support them, but in the northeast we already have the mid atlantic .90 series that is doing a great job of fulfilling the void....

Phil S/ST · 06-13-2023, 09:26 AM

Well said Keith!! I loved racing the IHRA back in the day. Before they split into divisions I remember running a bunch of national/divisional meets chasing points. I think the new IHRA can make a go of it but never at the level of 90s or 2000s.I also think they will need Stock/Super Stock. Start small, keep the racer wants and needs in mind and its possible to have a good series.

Charlie Yannetti · 06-15-2023, 09:42 AM

Very well stated, Keith.. but it seems that when you're describing the lack of contingency, you're describing what NHRA has become.. and NHRA has made it very hard for companies to become involved with all the fees involved.. thus, the infamous MIDWAY, has become a joke.. I don't display ANYONE'S decals after bad experiences trying to collect what was supposedly promised..

That being said, I wouldn't be against IHRA making another run at this, and giving racers venue options.. HOWEVER, in the northeast, there were very few venues for IHRA to operate in, and travelling is getting way too expensive..

I've become a fan of the local organizations stepping up to provide good racing, and better prize money, than NHRA.. I'm sure each Division has been watching the Mid Atlantic .90 Association in Division 1, and several have followed suit.. I believe that this, with some decent marketing, is our future.. JUST SAYIN'..

Chip THELEGEND Johnson · 06-17-2023, 07:16 AM

Loved the old IHRA. Going to be hard to duplicate that. Looks like they are going to include Bracket cars that could be a hot mess. Also NO STOCK SUPERSTOCK. Those were the 2 biggest classes

Adger Smith · 08-06-2023, 12:23 PM

As I posted on another site...I think It is a step in the right direction, but I won't get excited until Modified/Super Stock/ Stock are back. Then I will dust off some of my old iron and race with them again. I enjoyed IHRA racing

06-12-2023, 11:27 AM	#1
Phil S/ST Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 22 Likes: 16 Liked 25 Times in 9 Posts	IHRA Announcement What are your thoughts on the IHRA bringing back .90 classes and Top classes??

06-12-2023, 12:45 PM	#2
BKSG1198 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back in Vineland, NJ Posts: 2,553 Likes: 91 Liked 1,187 Times in 356 Posts	Re: IHRA Announcement I think is all depends on what area you live in, there is a lot of racers in the Northeast who I've talked with that are still pretty salty about IHRA dumping them 7 years ago, I understand it's all new management and leadership but, a lot of people are still not happy. Also here in D1 land, most tracks went to WDRA that were on the IHRA tour last time they were around or have become Dollar Generals. MIR, Pittsburgh, Empire are WDRA, Capitol is being leased out to a gentlemen who is about grudge racing and N/T things, Richmond is gone, I think Skyview is still open but, that was always a tough tow for many. So you would have probably Motormile in VA unless they can switch some tracks or just merge WDRA & IHRA back together. I also think alot of the independent run sportsman series are taking off and people are happy with running that. So time will tell.

06-12-2023, 01:00 PM	#3
Lenny5160_v2 Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 139 Likes: 361 Liked 193 Times in 79 Posts	Re: IHRA Announcement In my part of the country, I don't think there is any impact. Even if there were tracks in the area, I'd say there isn't enough information available to say how exciting this is. With that said, it isn't a bad thing to have more of "our kind of racing" available. __________________ Tony Leonard S/C & S/ST 5160

06-12-2023, 02:18 PM	#4
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 433 Likes: 7 Liked 249 Times in 129 Posts	Re: IHRA Announcement Skyview has been closed for quite a few years now. IHRA has no Northeast presence anymore. This announcement will only affect Divisions 2 and 3 for the most part...and that all depends on what kind sanctioning body silly season happens between now and next spring.

06-13-2023, 08:16 AM	#5
SEN Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mississippi Posts: 10 Likes: 1 Liked 10 Times in 2 Posts	Re: IHRA Announcement It is a step in the right direction! The two race weekend and a good division director made IHRA division 4 fun.

06-13-2023, 08:49 AM	#6
Keith 944 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dela-where? Posts: 2,158 Likes: 1,076 Liked 1,754 Times in 554 Posts	Re: IHRA Announcement I am mixed on this, as Lenny said, "it isn't a bad thing to have more of "our kind of racing" available." i totally agree, Now IHRA used to be a great venue, i was the world champ twice, once during the points and once during the one race takes all deal, (of which i hated). winning one race at the right time, doesn't necessarily make you the best. oh well, i digress, The reason i stopped racing with the Ihra was the lack of contingency. it just didn't make sense to travel to lose money or maybe break even. they also combined nationals and divisionals together and that took all the luster out of winning a national event, again, it was just who was lucky enough to win on saturday instead of sunday. I would say if they bring our racing back they need to look hard at the Bill Bader days, Get rid of red tape, and treat the racers like they want us there! and have a good contingency list before they even try to have an event, I wish them luck, and if they get it right, i would support them, but in the northeast we already have the mid atlantic .90 series that is doing a great job of fulfilling the void.... __________________ KEITH MAYERS 2 X somebody many X nobody

06-13-2023, 09:26 AM	#7
Phil S/ST Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 22 Likes: 16 Liked 25 Times in 9 Posts	Re: IHRA Announcement Well said Keith!! I loved racing the IHRA back in the day. Before they split into divisions I remember running a bunch of national/divisional meets chasing points. I think the new IHRA can make a go of it but never at the level of 90s or 2000s.I also think they will need Stock/Super Stock. Start small, keep the racer wants and needs in mind and its possible to have a good series.

06-15-2023, 09:42 AM	#8
Charlie Yannetti Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 564 Likes: 184 Liked 185 Times in 81 Posts	Re: IHRA Announcement Very well stated, Keith.. but it seems that when you're describing the lack of contingency, you're describing what NHRA has become.. and NHRA has made it very hard for companies to become involved with all the fees involved.. thus, the infamous MIDWAY, has become a joke.. I don't display ANYONE'S decals after bad experiences trying to collect what was supposedly promised.. That being said, I wouldn't be against IHRA making another run at this, and giving racers venue options.. HOWEVER, in the northeast, there were very few venues for IHRA to operate in, and travelling is getting way too expensive.. I've become a fan of the local organizations stepping up to provide good racing, and better prize money, than NHRA.. I'm sure each Division has been watching the Mid Atlantic .90 Association in Division 1, and several have followed suit.. I believe that this, with some decent marketing, is our future.. JUST SAYIN'..

06-17-2023, 07:16 AM	#9
Chip THELEGEND Johnson Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 284 Likes: 223 Liked 280 Times in 79 Posts	Re: IHRA Announcement Loved the old IHRA. Going to be hard to duplicate that. Looks like they are going to include Bracket cars that could be a hot mess. Also NO STOCK SUPERSTOCK. Those were the 2 biggest classes

08-06-2023, 12:23 PM	#10
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,416 Likes: 517 Liked 760 Times in 291 Posts	Re: IHRA Announcement As I posted on another site...I think It is a step in the right direction, but I won't get excited until Modified/Super Stock/ Stock are back. Then I will dust off some of my old iron and race with them again. I enjoyed IHRA racing __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)