Keeping old numbers when changing divisions?

Rory McNeil · 12-05-2020, 02:04 PM

I recently moved from NHRA Division 6, to Division 1. I have had the same NHRA Competition number since the mid 70s, I was wondering if it would be OK to keep the same number, or if I have to apply for a Div.1 number. I know when Brad Burton moved from Colorado to Washington , he retained his Div.5 number, but maybe being a former National Champion comes with special privileges? If possible, would I need to keep signed up in Div.6, or in Div.1 and ask to keep my old number? I don`t know if it coincidence or not, but my NHRA member number also starts with a 6, I wonder if changing Divisions would effect that as well.

Cotten · 12-05-2020, 02:33 PM

You can keep it. I kept mine when I moved to Az and no championships were in play lol.

jmcarter · 12-05-2020, 03:08 PM

Like Mike said and your NHRA membership number and Competition numbers are completely separate. Both beginning with a 6 is just a coincidence. Good luck in D1, may take a while for your webbed toes to return to normal though LOL.

63corvette · 12-05-2020, 03:39 PM

I kept my division 5 number when we moved to division 4 back in the 1990's.
I have been asked by the tech group, when they still did tech, if I was confused when I live in division 4 had a division 5 number and claimed division 7 for points.
I just told them I live in a state of confusion!
That was good enough.
After this year we just have to keep it fun somehow.
Just My 2 Cents
Rick Cates
Canyon, TX in division 4

Wayne Scraba · 12-05-2020, 06:28 PM

Gee Whiz Rory...that's a long distance move! Where did you land?

Wayne

MR DERBY CITY · 12-05-2020, 07:42 PM

My close friend Don Kennedy moved from D7 to Tennessee (D2). Don told me he was changing numbers and ended up with a number from D3............I always razz him about that....LOL .....

Rory McNeil · 12-05-2020, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne Scraba

Gee Whiz Rory...that's a long distance move! Where did you land?

Wayne

About an hour South of Halifax Nova Scotia, Wayne. It was a long tow!

killintime6968 · 12-05-2020, 10:03 PM

Holy crap , Rory. I thought moving north of Edmonton Alberta from Coquitlam BC was a big move. Did you bring both cars with you. Good luck with your move.

Wayne Scraba · 12-05-2020, 11:11 PM

How do you like it there Rory...We're considering checking out of BC too. Don't know where though...

Wayne

Carguy49 · 12-05-2020, 11:21 PM

Good luck Rory. I will miss seeing the Fairmont at the Super Shifters events at Bremerton and Pacific. Cool to watch. Do you still have the Mustang?

At least there is a drag strip in the area you moved to.

12-05-2020, 02:04 PM	#1
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,309 Likes: 313 Liked 1,098 Times in 300 Posts	Keeping old numbers when changing divisions? I recently moved from NHRA Division 6, to Division 1. I have had the same NHRA Competition number since the mid 70s, I was wondering if it would be OK to keep the same number, or if I have to apply for a Div.1 number. I know when Brad Burton moved from Colorado to Washington , he retained his Div.5 number, but maybe being a former National Champion comes with special privileges? If possible, would I need to keep signed up in Div.6, or in Div.1 and ask to keep my old number? I don`t know if it coincidence or not, but my NHRA member number also starts with a 6, I wonder if changing Divisions would effect that as well. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

12-05-2020, 02:33 PM	#2
Cotten Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 233 Likes: 484 Liked 556 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Keeping old numbers when changing divisions? You can keep it. I kept mine when I moved to Az and no championships were in play lol.

12-05-2020, 03:08 PM	#3
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,287 Likes: 2,351 Liked 3,154 Times in 965 Posts	Re: Keeping old numbers when changing divisions? Like Mike said and your NHRA membership number and Competition numbers are completely separate. Both beginning with a 6 is just a coincidence. Good luck in D1, may take a while for your webbed toes to return to normal though LOL. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

12-05-2020, 03:39 PM	#4
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 551 Likes: 127 Liked 353 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Keeping old numbers when changing divisions? I kept my division 5 number when we moved to division 4 back in the 1990's. I have been asked by the tech group, when they still did tech, if I was confused when I live in division 4 had a division 5 number and claimed division 7 for points. I just told them I live in a state of confusion! That was good enough. After this year we just have to keep it fun somehow. Just My 2 Cents Rick Cates Canyon, TX in division 4

12-05-2020, 06:28 PM	#5
Wayne Scraba Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 151 Likes: 369 Liked 185 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Keeping old numbers when changing divisions? Gee Whiz Rory...that's a long distance move! Where did you land? Wayne

12-05-2020, 07:42 PM	#6
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,621 Likes: 1,074 Liked 7,810 Times in 1,505 Posts	Re: Keeping old numbers when changing divisions? My close friend Don Kennedy moved from D7 to Tennessee (D2). Don told me he was changing numbers and ended up with a number from D3............I always razz him about that....LOL .....

12-05-2020, 10:03 PM	#8
killintime6968 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Whitecourt,Alberta,Canada Posts: 236 Likes: 4,615 Liked 91 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Keeping old numbers when changing divisions? Holy crap , Rory. I thought moving north of Edmonton Alberta from Coquitlam BC was a big move. Did you bring both cars with you. Good luck with your move. __________________ Bruce Cameron 68 Nova 396 E/S 68 Camaro SS/? ex Checkmate Modified

12-05-2020, 11:11 PM	#9
Wayne Scraba Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 151 Likes: 369 Liked 185 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Keeping old numbers when changing divisions? How do you like it there Rory...We're considering checking out of BC too. Don't know where though... Wayne Last edited by Wayne Scraba; 12-05-2020 at 11:13 PM.

12-05-2020, 11:21 PM	#10
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,965 Likes: 2,423 Liked 2,897 Times in 696 Posts	Re: Keeping old numbers when changing divisions? Good luck Rory. I will miss seeing the Fairmont at the Super Shifters events at Bremerton and Pacific. Cool to watch. Do you still have the Mustang? At least there is a drag strip in the area you moved to. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.