And the new normal begins

Dan Fletcher · 03-12-2019, 03:28 PM

My second national event of the year and first round is on Thursday once again. Class last week at the points meet and 1st round on Thursday at the national. Let that soak in...

Mbodnar · 03-12-2019, 04:01 PM

you would think we would at least get 3 tts

Todd Hoven · 03-12-2019, 04:12 PM

The days of 3 TT at the non Indy races are a thing of the past. NHRA doesn't really want us at these races anymore. At least if you loose early you can be home sooner and not have it drug out.

Angelo DiTocco · 03-12-2019, 04:15 PM

Just saw that myself - all I can say is that's sad.

john ancona · 03-12-2019, 04:15 PM

[QUOTE=Dan Fletcher;584530]My second national event of the year and first round is on Thursday once again. Class last week at the points meet and 1st round on Thursday at the national. Let that soak in

If it wasn't for Wally Parks there might be no drag racing sport as we know it today,no hot rod hobby,and no industry serving it.He knew who made up the sport of drag racing.His vision included sportsman the same sportsman that have the first round on Thursday and class at the points meets along with the quota reduced at the national events.The word was that before Wally Parks passed he stated that the sportsman were to be included in NHRA events.I do not think he wanted what we are faced with today.

Pistol Pete · 03-12-2019, 04:33 PM

By no means am i sticking up for nhra but a few factors to take into consideration:
1. Their are 17 categories they have to run.
2. It’s the 50th Anniversary of the Gators
3. They have the “side show” going on with some of the Pro’s to race Toyota’s.
4. You never know with the weather down here.
5. On a good note: It looks like they’ll run 3 Rds. of Sportsman Eliminations on Sunday.

larrylomascolo · 03-12-2019, 07:59 PM

What the hec is next !W Parks is not resting in peace.

Not So Fast · 03-12-2019, 08:20 PM

The stated reason from NHRA for running Round 1 at Pomona was due to pending weather conditions. The stated reason from NHRA for running Round 1 at the Gatornationals is that it is the 50th running of the event and there are numerous "special" activities included in the schedule.

What will be the stated reason at the next 4-day national event...

Pistol Pete · 03-12-2019, 08:22 PM

On a side note:
Indy is the only other race that comes close to the Gatornationals as far as
how many categories they will run, which is 16.
4 remaining races have 14 categories and the remaining 16 races only
average out to 11.4 categories.
Just an observation.

Frank Castros · 03-12-2019, 08:41 PM

I stated the same thing about Pomona, first round on Thursday? What a bang for your buck.

03-12-2019, 03:28 PM	#1
Dan Fletcher Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Churchville, NY Posts: 483 Likes: 108 Liked 963 Times in 61 Posts	And the new normal begins My second national event of the year and first round is on Thursday once again. Class last week at the points meet and 1st round on Thursday at the national. Let that soak in... __________________ Dan Fletcher 1781 STK, SS, COMP, SG, SC DAN FLETCHER TRAILER SALES

03-12-2019, 04:01 PM	#2
Mbodnar Junior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: South Brunswick, NJ Posts: 46 Likes: 7 Liked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Re: And the new normal begins you would think we would at least get 3 tts __________________ Class Racer Magazine Writer Super Comp A197

03-12-2019, 04:12 PM	#3
Todd Hoven VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,329 Likes: 883 Liked 720 Times in 151 Posts	Re: And the new normal begins The days of 3 TT at the non Indy races are a thing of the past. NHRA doesn't really want us at these races anymore. At least if you loose early you can be home sooner and not have it drug out. __________________ Todd Hoven 1035 Stock

03-12-2019, 04:15 PM	#4
Angelo DiTocco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY, NY Posts: 735 Likes: 155 Liked 172 Times in 38 Posts	Re: And the new normal begins Just saw that myself - all I can say is that's sad. __________________ Angelo DiTocco '98 Firebird SS/HA '98 Firebird B/SA

03-12-2019, 04:15 PM	#5
john ancona Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 146 Likes: 2 Liked 102 Times in 31 Posts	Re: And the new normal begins [QUOTE=Dan Fletcher;584530]My second national event of the year and first round is on Thursday once again. Class last week at the points meet and 1st round on Thursday at the national. Let that soak in If it wasn't for Wally Parks there might be no drag racing sport as we know it today,no hot rod hobby,and no industry serving it.He knew who made up the sport of drag racing.His vision included sportsman the same sportsman that have the first round on Thursday and class at the points meets along with the quota reduced at the national events.The word was that before Wally Parks passed he stated that the sportsman were to be included in NHRA events.I do not think he wanted what we are faced with today. __________________ John Ancona 705 STK / SS

03-12-2019, 04:33 PM	#6
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,582 Likes: 2,797 Liked 688 Times in 182 Posts	Re: And the new normal begins By no means am i sticking up for nhra but a few factors to take into consideration: 1. Their are 17 categories they have to run. 2. It’s the 50th Anniversary of the Gators 3. They have the “side show” going on with some of the Pro’s to race Toyota’s. 4. You never know with the weather down here. 5. On a good note: It looks like they’ll run 3 Rds. of Sportsman Eliminations on Sunday. __________________ "Pistol" Pete Dutko

03-12-2019, 07:59 PM	#7
larrylomascolo Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ontario,canada Posts: 438 Likes: 62 Liked 64 Times in 28 Posts	Re: And the new normal begins What the hec is next !W Parks is not resting in peace.

03-12-2019, 08:20 PM	#8
Not So Fast Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 18 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: And the new normal begins The stated reason from NHRA for running Round 1 at Pomona was due to pending weather conditions. The stated reason from NHRA for running Round 1 at the Gatornationals is that it is the 50th running of the event and there are numerous "special" activities included in the schedule. What will be the stated reason at the next 4-day national event...

03-12-2019, 08:22 PM	#9
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,582 Likes: 2,797 Liked 688 Times in 182 Posts	Re: And the new normal begins On a side note: Indy is the only other race that comes close to the Gatornationals as far as how many categories they will run, which is 16. 4 remaining races have 14 categories and the remaining 16 races only average out to 11.4 categories. Just an observation. __________________ "Pistol" Pete Dutko

03-12-2019, 08:41 PM	#10
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,638 Likes: 2,151 Liked 2,073 Times in 766 Posts	Re: And the new normal begins I stated the same thing about Pomona, first round on Thursday? What a bang for your buck.