Entrys Low at Pomona

jmcarter · 01-11-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDA Hemi

Right now it takes a grade point 7 to sign up for SS at the Gators. I have 5 grade points and can't enter until the 18th.

I don't know about Pomona but that is probably why the Gators are empty right now...

Pomona is at 2 grade points....goes to 1 point next week. Agree with Chuck, why let them hold your money?

Ed Fernandez · 01-12-2012, 12:36 AM

Wouldn't it be something if they held a drag race and nobody showed up???

Alan Roehrich · 01-12-2012, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Fernandez

Wouldn't it be something if they held a drag race and nobody showed up???

Yeah, but there'd be someone there, looking for a cheap and easy win.

Casey Miles · 01-12-2012, 09:45 AM

Unless NHRA had a meeting with the DOT of California, there maybe a low pro car count due to the trailer issues. It cost the one racer last year from what I understand $17K to get his rig loaded onto a low boy to get out of California. All most all the rigs are illegal according to California due to the lenght. How many changed there rigs out to satisfy California?

Casey Miles
248H Stock?

Jeff Teuton · 01-12-2012, 10:21 AM

As I understand the problem, CA has an overlength provision for race car rigs, but it didn't specify that the trailer can be over 53 which is the limit, and almost all the pro rigs are 56 hence the problem, and unlike Florida which has a $15 one year permit for such rigs and are really glad to see you and take your money. I don't understand why a state that is completely broke hates all things that help the economy, but then again, its the left coast. I'm sure they can just legislate themselves out of debt (9 bil) NHRA should complete the move to Indy, do away with Pomona (the neighbors hate the crowd, and the economic impact too). Looks like the sportsmen are going, but the pros maybe just didn't register yet.

63corvette · 01-12-2012, 12:11 PM

CA also has a max limit for all rigs non commercial of 65 ft. Some of the friends last fall were turned around on I-10 and sent back to AZ. The friend was told any rig registered RV is limited to 65 ft.
It amazes me how STUPID some states can be by running revenue out of the state with these silly rules.
I am not sure I will be going back again...
My 2 Cents
Rick Cates

Bob · 01-12-2012, 02:59 PM

Do you really need 53+ feet of trailer?
Do you really need 65+ feet of rig?

As for Pomona, take your pick:
1)High cost of fuel
2)Bogus HP ratings
3)Bogus cars
4)Loss of true class racing
5)Loss of contingency
6)General distrust of NHRA

NHRA S/SS racing is dying. Sure there are the wealthy or the locals who will continue to support the national events. Let's face it, you will never be able to drown out wealth, ego, or the chance to win a wally. But for the most part, more and more racers are turning to local combos or bracket racing. The local combos offer better payouts with less racer investment in money and time. With the bogus HP ratings and idiotic structure of class runs, most nationals have become joke anyway. Anybody that thinks a 2012 Wally has any meaning as compared to a 1992 Wally, or even a 2002 Wally, is only fooling themselves.

01-12-2012, 12:36 AM	#2
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Entrys Low at Pomona Wouldn't it be something if they held a drag race and nobody showed up??? __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

01-12-2012, 09:45 AM	#4
Casey Miles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 705 Likes: 128 Liked 502 Times in 91 Posts	Re: Entrys Low at Pomona Unless NHRA had a meeting with the DOT of California, there maybe a low pro car count due to the trailer issues. It cost the one racer last year from what I understand $17K to get his rig loaded onto a low boy to get out of California. All most all the rigs are illegal according to California due to the lenght. How many changed there rigs out to satisfy California? Casey Miles 248H Stock?

01-12-2012, 10:21 AM	#5
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Entrys Low at Pomona As I understand the problem, CA has an overlength provision for race car rigs, but it didn't specify that the trailer can be over 53 which is the limit, and almost all the pro rigs are 56 hence the problem, and unlike Florida which has a $15 one year permit for such rigs and are really glad to see you and take your money. I don't understand why a state that is completely broke hates all things that help the economy, but then again, its the left coast. I'm sure they can just legislate themselves out of debt (9 bil) NHRA should complete the move to Indy, do away with Pomona (the neighbors hate the crowd, and the economic impact too). Looks like the sportsmen are going, but the pros maybe just didn't register yet. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

01-12-2012, 12:11 PM	#6
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 552 Likes: 128 Liked 359 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Entrys Low at Pomona CA also has a max limit for all rigs non commercial of 65 ft. Some of the friends last fall were turned around on I-10 and sent back to AZ. The friend was told any rig registered RV is limited to 65 ft. It amazes me how STUPID some states can be by running revenue out of the state with these silly rules. I am not sure I will be going back again... My 2 Cents Rick Cates

01-12-2012, 02:59 PM	#7
Bob Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 48 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Entrys Low at Pomona Do you really need 53+ feet of trailer? Do you really need 65+ feet of rig? As for Pomona, take your pick: 1)High cost of fuel 2)Bogus HP ratings 3)Bogus cars 4)Loss of true class racing 5)Loss of contingency 6)General distrust of NHRA NHRA S/SS racing is dying. Sure there are the wealthy or the locals who will continue to support the national events. Let's face it, you will never be able to drown out wealth, ego, or the chance to win a wally. But for the most part, more and more racers are turning to local combos or bracket racing. The local combos offer better payouts with less racer investment in money and time. With the bogus HP ratings and idiotic structure of class runs, most nationals have become joke anyway. Anybody that thinks a 2012 Wally has any meaning as compared to a 1992 Wally, or even a 2002 Wally, is only fooling themselves.

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