Memphis

[Chad Rhodes]

Originally Posted by Ed Wright

Bob, I wish it would go back just like it was. I don't think IHRA could draw enough cars or people (Locals are used to seeing the big names at the national events.) to make any money there.

that's an excellent point there Ed.

[Greg Hill]

I would love to see it go IHRA. We need some places to race that are not NHRA and would give NHRA some competition. How about one of those IHRA sportsman national events at Memphis. They use to draw a lot of stock and super stock for the points race in Memphis.

[Ed Wright]

Greg, that is a big facility with a lot of overhead. I would to see it go broke again. I don't see IHRA being able to draw enough to make money. They don't have the names to draw enough people to fill it up like they need to. Just not that many want to see jet fire trucks.

[Greg Hill]

Ed for what they bought it for the overhead should be manageable. I know Bowling Green is a very profitable race track and it doesn't have a National event, but it does stay busy all the time. Memphis use to have a bunch of races other than NHRA races. NMCA , super chevy, big buck bracket races and a bunch more.

[jasondearduff]

isn't IHRA still running the complete 1/4 mile. i would think a lot of people would like to see some big cars run on a good facility. lots of guys used to run both.

[Myron Piatek]

Sounds like Memphis/IHRA is a done deal!

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news...otorsports-pa/

[THE LEGEND]

Keep in mind they got the round track and road course too. They don't have to make all the money off the 1/4 mile. I will also bet NASCAR will like to go back especially if Nashville closes.

I'll bet IHRA TOC will end up there.
Chip

[JeremyDuncan]

Originally Posted by Greg Hill

I would love to see it go IHRA. We need some places to race that are not NHRA and would give NHRA some competition. How about one of those IHRA sportsman national events at Memphis. They use to draw a lot of stock and super stock for the points race in Memphis.

I'd be surprised if they drew 1/2 as many cars.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by JeremyDuncan

I'd be surprised if they drew 1/2 as many cars.

I don't know why, but your right. They never do.

[X-TECH MAN]

Originally Posted by JeremyDuncan

I'd be surprised if they drew 1/2 as many cars.

Maybe with all the fee increases and how they treat the stock and S/S guys over this new car crap they might draw more cars than you think this year.