Virginia Nats, only a 2 day event for the pros?

Kevin Panzino · 05-20-2024, 04:26 PM

In the dragster I read that the National event at Virginia in late June will only be a 2 day event for the pros. Saturday and Sunday. Anyone else very concerned over this?

Kp

Bobby DiDomenico · 05-21-2024, 08:25 AM

Typo? Isn't it June 21, 22, 23?

Steve Stasko · 05-21-2024, 11:47 AM

Correct, Saturday and Sunday for the Pros. We can speculate all we want, but the only people who really know the story here are the track owners and the NHRA.

JP1738 · 05-21-2024, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby DiDomenico

Typo? Isn't it June 21, 22, 23?

For sportsman, yes. Pros just sat/sun

BKSG1198 · 05-22-2024, 10:19 AM

Yup sportsman will still run on Friday and Pros will only run Sat / Sun with them getting 3 qualifiers on Saturday. I did see that Q3 will be under the lights per an interview with GM Tyler. I think this is a test for future events, shorter time, less payroll and instead of try to jam the stands for 3-4 days your doing 2 days. I would not be surprised if weather becomes a factor sportsman have at least R1 on Friday Afternoon/ Night.

Tom O · 05-22-2024, 11:29 AM

I believe I saw round 1 of Sportsman already on the schedule (without any weather problems) for Friday afternoon/night.

BKSG1198 · 05-22-2024, 01:08 PM

Yes I am actually seeing that now that looks like R1 will be Friday which I know most don’t like but I’m okay with it, the two TT should give you enough data for R1.

JP1738 · 05-22-2024, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BKSG1198

Yes I am actually seeing that now that looks like R1 will be Friday which I know most don’t like but I’m okay with it, the two TT should give you enough data for R1.

I love it, I wish we always got 1st round on Friday so I could hurry up and take it in the rear end and head somewhere else for the rest of the weekend. Worked out for me at Charlotte this year

05-20-2024, 04:26 PM	#1
Kevin Panzino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 549 Likes: 277 Liked 638 Times in 122 Posts	Virginia Nats, only a 2 day event for the pros? In the dragster I read that the National event at Virginia in late June will only be a 2 day event for the pros. Saturday and Sunday. Anyone else very concerned over this? Kp

05-21-2024, 08:25 AM	#2
Bobby DiDomenico Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 917 Likes: 93 Liked 95 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Virginia Nats, only a 2 day event for the pros? Typo? Isn't it June 21, 22, 23?

05-21-2024, 11:47 AM	#3
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 433 Likes: 8 Liked 249 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Virginia Nats, only a 2 day event for the pros? Correct, Saturday and Sunday for the Pros. We can speculate all we want, but the only people who really know the story here are the track owners and the NHRA.

05-22-2024, 10:19 AM	#5
BKSG1198 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back in Vineland, NJ Posts: 2,557 Likes: 93 Liked 1,200 Times in 359 Posts	Re: Virginia Nats, only a 2 day event for the pros? Yup sportsman will still run on Friday and Pros will only run Sat / Sun with them getting 3 qualifiers on Saturday. I did see that Q3 will be under the lights per an interview with GM Tyler. I think this is a test for future events, shorter time, less payroll and instead of try to jam the stands for 3-4 days your doing 2 days. I would not be surprised if weather becomes a factor sportsman have at least R1 on Friday Afternoon/ Night.

05-22-2024, 11:29 AM	#6
Tom O Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Pahrump NV Posts: 107 Likes: 353 Liked 140 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Virginia Nats, only a 2 day event for the pros? I believe I saw round 1 of Sportsman already on the schedule (without any weather problems) for Friday afternoon/night.

05-22-2024, 01:08 PM	#7
BKSG1198 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Back in Vineland, NJ Posts: 2,557 Likes: 93 Liked 1,200 Times in 359 Posts	Re: Virginia Nats, only a 2 day event for the pros? Yes I am actually seeing that now that looks like R1 will be Friday which I know most don’t like but I’m okay with it, the two TT should give you enough data for R1.