Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors
 

heres the link

There is a lot to absorb, and clearly something that was well thought out.

http://www.ihra.com/article/3595.html

Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors
 

That might be pretty cool. :confused:

I don't like the position #4-10 National finish order determined by one reaction time, it should revert back to a Divisional points standing or number of races attended, or number of rounds won in competition maybe, but at least it is a move to help a low budget racer to a World Championship.

Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors
 

You have to give Scooter credit whether you agree with the new system or not, he is addressing a very serious issue. It should be given a chance. NHRA is still in complete denial to all racers problems and will no doubt pay for it in the future, and in turn we all will be adversely affected. Jim

Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors
 

And in the news they still say "It looks like we may be heading into a recession."

Duh, look around you.

Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors
 

Not really a new idea, yes there are some new rules but back in the early seventies NHRA ran the Finials at Amarrillo, TX and you got there by what you did in your Div. It puts the best in one place to run for the title and its anyones race to win. Now that comes right out of "The good old days"

Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors
 

I figured there was more to it. I'm glad they finally posted the details and reasoning behind it and I can't see a good reason to debate against it. I planned on racing in 2009 as much as I had in the past, barring any unforseen circumstances and budget problems and actually looking forward to it now that I know more. Getting use to a change is better than not having a place to race.

Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors
 

The payout for the winner is more than the current payout to.
Chip

Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors
 

I am all for anything that keeps Sportsman racing alive. I too think that they should look at changing the reaction time deal.

Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors
 

Are the 2009 payouts posted anywhere yet?

Re: Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors
 

Why not have ladder setup by qualifing like it is now? It looks like better ideal than everybody had been expecting,could give people that's never had a chance to be world champ a chance.I've always dreamed of traveling and chasing championship but never have had time or funds to do so,this could be good for alot of people.The finals should be exciting race!
Mike Taylor 3601