NHRA are you watching?

BallastBox · 01-28-2021, 12:16 PM

The big purse race that is going to take place at SGMP, do you think NHRA will change their purse amount in the future, or nothing will change?

Lyn Smith · 01-28-2021, 02:33 PM

Pay outs have not gone up in over 30 years, why would they do it now? Even if they doubled the current payouts, it would not be enough to match the big dollar races.

Randall Klein · 01-28-2021, 03:34 PM

I've always felt the "pull" of NHRA racing was:

the unique WALLY
the INK in Dragster
the tension of TEAR DOWN and "fear" of NHRA tech

Wally's are somewhat of a dime a dozen the last 10-15 years (watered down)
INK in Dragster is GONE (I don't even read mine anymore)
TECH has been watered down

Raise prize money? There is a level that is still a "slap in the face" to racers balanced by an amount NHRA would never pay.

I believe NHRA could increase participation by CUTTING purse and increasing the EGO component that most racers crave: a redesign and unique WALLY (crystal?) LIMITED to S SS only, and increasing S SS INK in dragster, the way it was and more if they had any imagination. If Sports Illustrated can make targeted issues, couldn't NHRA offer a S SS (Sportsman issue): winners on the cover and increased round by round coverage? Current Top 10 (20-25) points leaders get preferred parking, drive right in.

There are other low cost perks that would appeal to S SS racers, most class racers are spending descretionary play money after years of successful income....money is not the driver....perks....recognition....peer acknowledgement and on and on

Takes thinking outside the box and bold leadership. Arguing about money is a waste of time.

I have 3 winnings checks I never cashed. Two I never went to tower. One is pasted above my desk at work ($100 for Rd 5 in a 96 car NHRA combo in 2003) all a slap in the face for effort expended. My 29 Wally's are a sense of pride although diminishing.
My 2 SS D5 Champion trophies are nice, more golden and larger....but 'eh

My rant after digging out of 15" snow

James Perrone · 01-28-2021, 07:17 PM

You are kidding? 😂

Tom Meyer · 01-28-2021, 07:40 PM

Look what they did to the pro payout at the end of the year. These pay out on the class racing is more than pro stock got at the end of the year. Tom

Frank Castros · 01-28-2021, 08:03 PM

Today's Pro Stock has limited appeal and unfortunately with very few people.

novassdude · 01-29-2021, 04:03 PM

They are probably watching to see how many people will pay $699 to $900 to race and then raise the price accordingly. With out changing the purse.

Stan Weiss · 01-29-2021, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BallastBox

The big purse race that is going to take place at SGMP, do you think NHRA will change their purse amount in the future, or nothing will change?

What is the entry fee to payout ratio @ SGMP verses the NHRA entry fee to payout ratio?

Stan

MR DERBY CITY · 01-29-2021, 06:45 PM

Just curious, what was the entry fee for points meets for D2 last year ?

Mike Pearson · 01-29-2021, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr derby city

just curious, what was the entry fee for points meets for d2 last year ?

$180.00

01-28-2021, 12:16 PM	#1
BallastBox Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 30 Likes: 4 Liked 13 Times in 9 Posts	NHRA are you watching? The big purse race that is going to take place at SGMP, do you think NHRA will change their purse amount in the future, or nothing will change?

01-28-2021, 02:33 PM	#2
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,141 Likes: 239 Liked 889 Times in 166 Posts	Re: NHRA are you watching? Pay outs have not gone up in over 30 years, why would they do it now? Even if they doubled the current payouts, it would not be enough to match the big dollar races.

01-28-2021, 03:34 PM	#3
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 318 Times in 67 Posts	Re: NHRA are you watching? I've always felt the "pull" of NHRA racing was: the unique WALLY the INK in Dragster the tension of TEAR DOWN and "fear" of NHRA tech Wally's are somewhat of a dime a dozen the last 10-15 years (watered down) INK in Dragster is GONE (I don't even read mine anymore) TECH has been watered down Raise prize money? There is a level that is still a "slap in the face" to racers balanced by an amount NHRA would never pay. I believe NHRA could increase participation by CUTTING purse and increasing the EGO component that most racers crave: a redesign and unique WALLY (crystal?) LIMITED to S SS only, and increasing S SS INK in dragster, the way it was and more if they had any imagination. If Sports Illustrated can make targeted issues, couldn't NHRA offer a S SS (Sportsman issue): winners on the cover and increased round by round coverage? Current Top 10 (20-25) points leaders get preferred parking, drive right in. There are other low cost perks that would appeal to S SS racers, most class racers are spending descretionary play money after years of successful income....money is not the driver....perks....recognition....peer acknowledgement and on and on Takes thinking outside the box and bold leadership. Arguing about money is a waste of time. I have 3 winnings checks I never cashed. Two I never went to tower. One is pasted above my desk at work ($100 for Rd 5 in a 96 car NHRA combo in 2003) all a slap in the face for effort expended. My 29 Wally's are a sense of pride although diminishing. My 2 SS D5 Champion trophies are nice, more golden and larger....but 'eh My rant after digging out of 15" snow

01-28-2021, 07:17 PM	#4
James Perrone VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LONG ISLAND N.Y. Posts: 1,623 Likes: 3,108 Liked 1,682 Times in 397 Posts	Re: NHRA are you watching? You are kidding? 😂 __________________ james perrone 1290 STK

01-28-2021, 07:40 PM	#5
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 906 Likes: 56 Liked 305 Times in 107 Posts	Re: NHRA are you watching? Look what they did to the pro payout at the end of the year. These pay out on the class racing is more than pro stock got at the end of the year. Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ???

01-28-2021, 08:03 PM	#6
Frank Castros VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Lowcountry. Posts: 2,750 Likes: 2,251 Liked 2,320 Times in 842 Posts	Re: NHRA are you watching? Today's Pro Stock has limited appeal and unfortunately with very few people. Last edited by Frank Castros; 01-29-2021 at 08:11 AM.

01-29-2021, 04:03 PM	#7
novassdude Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: usa Posts: 751 Likes: 204 Liked 133 Times in 49 Posts	Re: NHRA are you watching? They are probably watching to see how many people will pay $699 to $900 to race and then raise the price accordingly. With out changing the purse.

01-29-2021, 06:45 PM	#9
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,458 Likes: 992 Liked 7,169 Times in 1,387 Posts	Re: NHRA are you watching? Just curious, what was the entry fee for points meets for D2 last year ? Last edited by MR DERBY CITY; 01-29-2021 at 06:51 PM.