Keeping old numbers when changing divisions?

Rory McNeil · 12-05-2020, 02:04 PM

I recently moved from NHRA Division 6, to Division 1. I have had the same NHRA Competition number since the mid 70s, I was wondering if it would be OK to keep the same number, or if I have to apply for a Div.1 number. I know when Brad Burton moved from Colorado to Washington , he retained his Div.5 number, but maybe being a former National Champion comes with special privileges? If possible, would I need to keep signed up in Div.6, or in Div.1 and ask to keep my old number? I don`t know if it coincidence or not, but my NHRA member number also starts with a 6, I wonder if changing Divisions would effect that as well.

Cotten · 12-05-2020, 02:33 PM

You can keep it. I kept mine when I moved to Az and no championships were in play lol.

jmcarter · 12-05-2020, 03:08 PM

Like Mike said and your NHRA membership number and Competition numbers are completely separate. Both beginning with a 6 is just a coincidence. Good luck in D1, may take a while for your webbed toes to return to normal though LOL.

63corvette · 12-05-2020, 03:39 PM

I kept my division 5 number when we moved to division 4 back in the 1990's.
I have been asked by the tech group, when they still did tech, if I was confused when I live in division 4 had a division 5 number and claimed division 7 for points.
I just told them I live in a state of confusion!
That was good enough.
After this year we just have to keep it fun somehow.
Just My 2 Cents
Rick Cates
Canyon, TX in division 4

Wayne Scraba · 12-05-2020, 06:28 PM

Gee Whiz Rory...that's a long distance move! Where did you land?

Wayne

MR DERBY CITY · 12-05-2020, 07:42 PM

My close friend Don Kennedy moved from D7 to Tennessee (D2). Don told me he was changing numbers and ended up with a number from D3............I always razz him about that....LOL .....

Rory McNeil · 12-05-2020, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wayne Scraba

Gee Whiz Rory...that's a long distance move! Where did you land?

Wayne

About an hour South of Halifax Nova Scotia, Wayne. It was a long tow!

SGSST109E · 12-06-2020, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

I recently moved from NHRA Division 6, to Division 1. I have had the same NHRA Competition number since the mid 70s, I was wondering if it would be OK to keep the same number, or if I have to apply for a Div.1 number. I know when Brad Burton moved from Colorado to Washington , he retained his Div.5 number, but maybe being a former National Champion comes with special privileges? If possible, would I need to keep signed up in Div.6, or in Div.1 and ask to keep my old number? I don`t know if it coincidence or not, but my NHRA member number also starts with a 6, I wonder if changing Divisions would effect that as well.

Just call or email Dave at the D1 office.

Dave Mohn, Director
2420 Gehman Lane Suite 200
Lancaster, PA 17602
Ph: (717) 584-1200
Fax (717) 390-3052
dmohn@nhra.com

12-05-2020, 02:04 PM	#1
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 314 Liked 1,102 Times in 301 Posts	Keeping old numbers when changing divisions? I recently moved from NHRA Division 6, to Division 1. I have had the same NHRA Competition number since the mid 70s, I was wondering if it would be OK to keep the same number, or if I have to apply for a Div.1 number. I know when Brad Burton moved from Colorado to Washington , he retained his Div.5 number, but maybe being a former National Champion comes with special privileges? If possible, would I need to keep signed up in Div.6, or in Div.1 and ask to keep my old number? I don`t know if it coincidence or not, but my NHRA member number also starts with a 6, I wonder if changing Divisions would effect that as well. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

12-05-2020, 02:33 PM	#2
Cotten Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 234 Likes: 484 Liked 556 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Keeping old numbers when changing divisions? You can keep it. I kept mine when I moved to Az and no championships were in play lol.

12-05-2020, 03:08 PM	#3
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,293 Likes: 2,364 Liked 3,165 Times in 969 Posts	Re: Keeping old numbers when changing divisions? Like Mike said and your NHRA membership number and Competition numbers are completely separate. Both beginning with a 6 is just a coincidence. Good luck in D1, may take a while for your webbed toes to return to normal though LOL. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

12-05-2020, 03:39 PM	#4
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 551 Likes: 127 Liked 353 Times in 102 Posts	Re: Keeping old numbers when changing divisions? I kept my division 5 number when we moved to division 4 back in the 1990's. I have been asked by the tech group, when they still did tech, if I was confused when I live in division 4 had a division 5 number and claimed division 7 for points. I just told them I live in a state of confusion! That was good enough. After this year we just have to keep it fun somehow. Just My 2 Cents Rick Cates Canyon, TX in division 4

12-05-2020, 06:28 PM	#5
Wayne Scraba Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 151 Likes: 372 Liked 186 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Keeping old numbers when changing divisions? Gee Whiz Rory...that's a long distance move! Where did you land? Wayne

12-05-2020, 07:42 PM	#6
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,630 Likes: 1,080 Liked 7,899 Times in 1,512 Posts	Re: Keeping old numbers when changing divisions? My close friend Don Kennedy moved from D7 to Tennessee (D2). Don told me he was changing numbers and ended up with a number from D3............I always razz him about that....LOL .....

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