IHRA race at SGMP

HR9121 · 01-20-2016, 12:14 AM

I was thinking about possibly going to this race at the end of February, would be a good one to hit before going to Gainesville. I was looking at the flyer and noticed it is 1\8 mile race, why is this not a 1\4 mile race at this facility? Anyone got any ideas on this or heard of a reason why......

Jim Wahl · 01-20-2016, 02:19 AM

I have it on good authority that both Orlando and SGMP will be 1/4 mile. Believe dat! Jim

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HR9121 · 01-20-2016, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

I have it on good authority that both Orlando and SGMP will be 1/4 mile. Believe dat! Jim

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Thank you.

jmcarter · 01-20-2016, 09:50 AM

If 1/4 mile they need to change their flyers for the race....just saying.

Mike Pearson · 01-20-2016, 10:03 AM

Typically the Pro Am races are 1/8th mile. On rare occasion they will run 1/4th mile. Bradenton has run 1/4th Mile in the past but that has been a few years ago. I think its really up to the track to make the call if they have the ability to run 1/4th mile. The race at SGMP could be a good turn out for an IHRA event if some of the NHRA regulars attend. They run each race to completion in one day. Saturday will have 2 qualifying runs and go right into eliminations. With it being a one day race to completion time is of the essence. With a large turn out the race can run into the wee hours of the morning. 1/4 mile racing will take more time so that might be a factor in the decision.

HR9121 · 01-20-2016, 11:49 AM

Josh Peake posted on Facebook that all D2 races are 1/8 mile. There's the answer.....

Mike Pearson · 01-20-2016, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HR9121

Josh Peake posted on Facebook that all D2 races are 1/8 mile. There's the answer.....

Are Ya coming!! They are fun races.

HR9121 · 01-20-2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Pearson

Are Ya coming!! They are fun races.

I plan to Mike, we're in the logging business and the winter has not been kind to me. I've spent more time looking for suitable ground this year more than ever. If the things don't dry up some it may be a while before I go any where. I didn't make any IHRA races last year but hope to do some this year.

Mike Pearson · 01-20-2016, 06:19 PM

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I plan to Mike, we're in the logging business and the winter has not been kind to me. I've spent more time looking for suitable ground this year more than ever. If the things don't dry up some it may be a while before I go any where. I didn't make any IHRA races last year but hope to do some this year.

I hope to see you there. If you haven't been to Immolalee it's a fun race and the track is good. Very friendly track operator and personnel. I will be down sometime on Friday afternoon.

Jim Wahl · 01-20-2016, 11:54 PM

Yup, I was wrong! All D2 races WILL be 1/8 mile. Makes no sense but the powers that be have made the decision. Orlando and SGMP are two of the finest 1/4 mile facilities in the country and they (IHRA) want to run 1/8 mile at them! I know for a fact that Ozzy and Wade do not agree with this! Please let Josh Peake (D2 DD) know how you feel about this. (803) 465-5575. jpeake@ihra.com

01-20-2016, 12:14 AM	#1
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	IHRA race at SGMP I was thinking about possibly going to this race at the end of February, would be a good one to hit before going to Gainesville. I was looking at the flyer and noticed it is 1\8 mile race, why is this not a 1\4 mile race at this facility? Anyone got any ideas on this or heard of a reason why...... __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

01-20-2016, 02:19 AM	#2
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: IHRA race at SGMP I have it on good authority that both Orlando and SGMP will be 1/4 mile. Believe dat! Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

01-20-2016, 09:50 AM	#4
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,294 Likes: 2,370 Liked 3,171 Times in 971 Posts	Re: IHRA race at SGMP If 1/4 mile they need to change their flyers for the race....just saying. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

01-20-2016, 10:03 AM	#5
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,443 Likes: 613 Liked 1,916 Times in 574 Posts	Re: IHRA race at SGMP Typically the Pro Am races are 1/8th mile. On rare occasion they will run 1/4th mile. Bradenton has run 1/4th Mile in the past but that has been a few years ago. I think its really up to the track to make the call if they have the ability to run 1/4th mile. The race at SGMP could be a good turn out for an IHRA event if some of the NHRA regulars attend. They run each race to completion in one day. Saturday will have 2 qualifying runs and go right into eliminations. With it being a one day race to completion time is of the essence. With a large turn out the race can run into the wee hours of the morning. 1/4 mile racing will take more time so that might be a factor in the decision. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

01-20-2016, 11:49 AM	#6
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: IHRA race at SGMP Josh Peake posted on Facebook that all D2 races are 1/8 mile. There's the answer..... __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

01-20-2016, 11:54 PM	#10
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: IHRA race at SGMP Yup, I was wrong! All D2 races WILL be 1/8 mile. Makes no sense but the powers that be have made the decision. Orlando and SGMP are two of the finest 1/4 mile facilities in the country and they (IHRA) want to run 1/8 mile at them! I know for a fact that Ozzy and Wade do not agree with this! Please let Josh Peake (D2 DD) know how you feel about this. (803) 465-5575. jpeake@ihra.com __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.