Nhra hates money
 

I think we all agree that 50 entries for Stock and Super Stock for a race
with the prestige of the Gatornationals is not fair to the Racing Public.
With the Baby Gators the week before, make both fields 128 car qualified field. The catch? We will run class and first round at the Baby Gators.
If you lose first round, sorry, no racing next week. How many of us would
take that chance? A lot. If that's your only way in, you'll take it. There are
races all around those races, and getting out the snow is a good pull.
If you don't get make it to the big race, your tickets are still good for spectator seats. If you only get 50 more cars in each class, that is $35,000.00 more money that falls to the bottom line, all the expenses have already been paid. Putting additional people in the seats, plus food purchases etc. is all a win. The stands will look fuller on TV. This is the best win/win I can come up with. Got a better one, and there should be lots of ideas out there, post them up. Maybe NHRA will like one of them. Lets try to be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

J.R.

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I like it J.R. Unfortunately NHRA won’t go for it, it makes too much sense. For some reason this ASSociation ?? only likes $$ if it is generated by their Beloved PROS……

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These low quotas blow my mind they really must not want the Money! I just don't get it ,take as many as you possibly can fit at the track and qualify 128 its a win for everyone!. Who knows .

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Do you think it might have something to do with the quality of the show?

Maybe if we hadn't taken so long to pair-up at all those events....

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You may be on to something there.

Easy fix though make 3 calls, then put a chain up, no matter who you are if you aren't there before the chain goes up at the back of staging ,see you at the next race . ;)

If you were on the ladder paired up ,then give bye runs accordingly. It may take a few races ,but I guarantee that'll fix it !

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Start a countdown system, you have certain amount of time to get to the lanes and paired up then staging lanes are closed, will only take one time of someone getting turned around after the lanes are closed for this to speed up.

Tim Stickles

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Being from FL it was always great when the Gators came to town. 128 car fields with half the field being from FL. Then things changed in no particular order,
Fields got smaller.
Need to acquire mucho grade points.
Al Peters rule established. ( no partying after 10:00 )
Lucky if there are 5 cars in Stock from FL.
Entry fee went up.
Register your pit vehicle.
Contingency got smaller.
Surcharge fees.
Food at concession. Costs more taste less.
More circus atmosphere.
These are just some of the things, but there are certain constants.
Bathrooms smell like sulphur.
Scenic parking in the back forty.
Speeding tickets in Waldo for going over just two miles an hour.
Racers wait till the last minute to go to the lanes.
Morning sun at 8:00 am in your eyes.
Waiting to make a run only to get pushed back for different circumstances.
I'm pretty sure there are a lot more scenarios out there, but all these things happen and we still come back for more. Kind of makes you wonder.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA. no partying is bs.

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Pit space: Pro rigs, manufacturer's midway, souvenir trailers, hospitality areas, vip parking. It's a show and, unfortunately, we're a small part of it.

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There is just one thing wrong with this. It’s a good idea so NHRA will hate it.

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Everyone talks about the old days , and then complains about every move NHRA makes to our classes , but then fills up quotas in 3 minutes hahahah. NHRA is the worlds greatest crack dealer. Gives everyone just enough of a taste. Everyone hates their drug dealer until it’s time for the next fix.

Oh- you want 50-60 more entries for stock and SS, I’ve never been to Gainesville , is there room to fit 100-120 more 80ft rigs??? If everyone went back to truck and open trailers maybe we could fit more cars lmao.