IHRA Border Bandits

Another Friendly Racer · 02-28-2013, 11:27 AM

What are the thoughts of IHRA racers in western Canada now that we have guys in the south eastern U.S. taking advantage of the points loop hole and claiming your division by running Immokalee and Memphis? They can hit 8 races here to get their top 5 where its only realistic for you all to hit 4 events.

Rich67stang · 02-28-2013, 01:38 PM

I thought there was a rule stating you had to run both bandit races to qualify for points. I went to Immokalee and claimed Div1. As per rule clarification 2/21/2013 on IHRA website, only in Division races count towards point total for Div 6 (4) races.

Dion Hildebrandt · 02-28-2013, 02:37 PM

Long Tow?....If I have read this right

Due to its geographic location and the costs associated with traveling to any out of division events, the Border Bandits divisional schedule will continue to be limited to 4 in-division claiming events to determine the end of the season points. As was the case since inception of Division 6, there will be no out of division claims factored into any scores.

Quoted off IHRA.com as of feb 19 2013. and out of the 2013 rule book also from page 106

Chris1529 · 02-28-2013, 06:18 PM

Imokolee and Memphis are "wildcard" races that count as an in division race for any racer.

This is not the first time its been done. Racers used to claim division 5 that didn't live in that geographical area.

My only question is that I thought your car number had to at least start with a 6 if you were claiming division 6.

Jim Woods · 02-28-2013, 07:51 PM

Please allow me to put this to rest before it gets blown way out of proportion as seems to be the case. Before stirring the pot it would probably do everyone interested to find out the facts before getting everyone all riled up. Since I am one of the subjects I feel I am a very good source to get the facts straight. You have to run 4 in your division and thats it.no outside claims and the wild card races do not count (only in the div. 6 instance.) All points you see for the 3 that are listed will be credited to their respective home div. It just takes a little time to get the net adjusted to reflect this.So I hope this clears things up so everyone can now sleep better . thank you . jim woods div 2 #2243 stock.

philbilly · 02-28-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Another Friendly Racer

What are the thoughts of IHRA racers in western Canada now that we have guys in the south eastern U.S. taking advantage of the points loop hole and claiming your division by running Immokalee and Memphis? They can hit 8 races here to get their top 5 where its only realistic for you all to hit 4 events.

IHRA dont need to leave such a big loop in the loop hole.......I am guilty I helped them write the new rules..

Jim Woods · 02-28-2013, 09:00 PM

Phil, did you get lifters yet? you coming to sgmp?

danny waters sr · 02-28-2013, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Woods

Phil, did you get lifters yet? you coming to sgmp?

Jim ,did you get your meter ? Danny Jr is going to sgmp then Gators and then on to sports nats in cajun country..bad thing is i can't go....lol

Jim Woods · 02-28-2013, 09:26 PM

yes Danny, I received it today, thank you

philbilly · 02-28-2013, 09:32 PM

Yes Jim I got lifters I just got in. I will be at sgmp.

02-28-2013, 11:27 AM	#1
Another Friendly Racer Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 152 Likes: 0 Liked 19 Times in 6 Posts	IHRA Border Bandits What are the thoughts of IHRA racers in western Canada now that we have guys in the south eastern U.S. taking advantage of the points loop hole and claiming your division by running Immokalee and Memphis? They can hit 8 races here to get their top 5 where its only realistic for you all to hit 4 events.

02-28-2013, 02:37 PM	#3
Dion Hildebrandt Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: calgary alberta canada Posts: 383 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA Border Bandits Long Tow?....If I have read this right Due to its geographic location and the costs associated with traveling to any out of division events, the Border Bandits divisional schedule will continue to be limited to 4 in-division claiming events to determine the end of the season points. As was the case since inception of Division 6, there will be no out of division claims factored into any scores. Quoted off IHRA.com as of feb 19 2013. and out of the 2013 rule book also from page 106 Attached Thumbnails __________________ Dion Hildebrandt 6009 STK H/SA

02-28-2013, 06:18 PM	#4
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: IHRA Border Bandits Imokolee and Memphis are "wildcard" races that count as an in division race for any racer. This is not the first time its been done. Racers used to claim division 5 that didn't live in that geographical area. My only question is that I thought your car number had to at least start with a 6 if you were claiming division 6. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

02-28-2013, 07:51 PM	#5
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: IHRA Border Bandits Please allow me to put this to rest before it gets blown way out of proportion as seems to be the case. Before stirring the pot it would probably do everyone interested to find out the facts before getting everyone all riled up. Since I am one of the subjects I feel I am a very good source to get the facts straight. You have to run 4 in your division and thats it.no outside claims and the wild card races do not count (only in the div. 6 instance.) All points you see for the 3 that are listed will be credited to their respective home div. It just takes a little time to get the net adjusted to reflect this.So I hope this clears things up so everyone can now sleep better . thank you . jim woods div 2 #2243 stock. __________________ Jim Woods

02-28-2013, 09:00 PM	#7
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: IHRA Border Bandits Phil, did you get lifters yet? you coming to sgmp? __________________ Jim Woods

02-28-2013, 01:38 PM	#2
Rich67stang Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jackson, NJ Posts: 312 Likes: 3 Liked 111 Times in 26 Posts	Re: IHRA Border Bandits I thought there was a rule stating you had to run both bandit races to qualify for points. I went to Immokalee and claimed Div1. As per rule clarification 2/21/2013 on IHRA website, only in Division races count towards point total for Div 6 (4) races. Last edited by Rich67stang; 02-28-2013 at 01:46 PM.

02-28-2013, 09:26 PM	#9
Jim Woods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: celina, ohio Posts: 623 Likes: 4 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: IHRA Border Bandits yes Danny, I received it today, thank you __________________ Jim Woods

02-28-2013, 09:32 PM	#10
philbilly Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Demossville,KY Posts: 337 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA Border Bandits Yes Jim I got lifters I just got in. I will be at sgmp.