Skooter Peaco's Open Letter To All IHRA National Event Sportsman Competitors

[Jim Wahl]

You have to give Scooter credit whether you agree with the new system or not, he is addressing a very serious issue. It should be given a chance. NHRA is still in complete denial to all racers problems and will no doubt pay for it in the future, and in turn we all will be adversely affected. Jim

[Bobby Zlatkin]

And in the news they still say "It looks like we may be heading into a recession."

Duh, look around you.

[Bob Pagano]

Not really a new idea, yes there are some new rules but back in the early seventies NHRA ran the Finials at Amarrillo, TX and you got there by what you did in your Div. It puts the best in one place to run for the title and its anyones race to win. Now that comes right out of "The good old days"

[Myron Piatek]

I figured there was more to it. I'm glad they finally posted the details and reasoning behind it and I can't see a good reason to debate against it. I planned on racing in 2009 as much as I had in the past, barring any unforseen circumstances and budget problems and actually looking forward to it now that I know more. Getting use to a change is better than not having a place to race.

[THE LEGEND]

The payout for the winner is more than the current payout to.
Chip

[GUMP]

I am all for anything that keeps Sportsman racing alive. I too think that they should look at changing the reaction time deal.

[Mike Taylor 3601]

Why not have ladder setup by qualifing like it is now? It looks like better ideal than everybody had been expecting,could give people that's never had a chance to be world champ a chance.I've always dreamed of traveling and chasing championship but never have had time or funds to do so,this could be good for alot of people.The finals should be exciting race!
Mike Taylor 3601

[Myron Piatek]

Originally Posted by THE LEGEND

The payout for the winner is more than the current payout to.
Chip

Are the 2009 payouts posted anywhere yet?

[mcaruso]

Originally Posted by Myron Piatek

Are the 2009 payouts posted anywhere yet?

WHAT IT PAYS


“Tournament Of Champions” World Championship Prize Money
The Tournament Of Champions during the World Finals will determine the Top 10 in national standings as outlined above. The qualifiers will be racing head to head for the following payout:

Top Sportsman and Top Dragster
$10,000 – World Champion (winner)
$4,000 - # 2 (runner-up)
$1,500 - # 3 and # 4 (semi finals)
$750 - # 5 through # 8 (quarter Finals)
Super Stock, Stock, Quick Rod, Super Rod & Hot Rod

$10,000 – World Champion (winner)
$3,000 - # 2 (runner-up)
$1,000 - # 3 and # 4 (semi finals)
$500 - # 5 through # 8 (quarter finals)

[Dave Turner]

Originally Posted by clutch man

low car counts? Las vegas NHRA points race had over 800 cars last weekend! IHRA better learn how to run a race and not a circus!

Location, location, location!!! I think you should offer that venue and date to the IHRA before you measure their success with a crooked yardstick......or offer the NHRA a hot date in Tulsa?