U.S. Nationals schedule

[TOSTO RACING]

This is how I read it and still think its a joke.

[SaraWalker]

I can confirm class eliminations will be run on Weds.

Originally Posted by Adub464Q

This is how mis-information gets spread. I have talked to multiple NHRA sources.

Indy will be 1 Qualifier and then traditional class eliminations on Wednesday for both Stock and Super Stock. Yes, both classes will run class eliminations on the same day. So that is different than Indy of years past, but certainly better than last years version. In addition, Indy now has the Allstars to stuff into the schedule so lots of things get shifted around, including the Allstars banquet. That will be Wednesday night as well and NHRA is fully aware of class eliminations may run into this banquet time.

In addition, if we want to jump to conclusions, it looks like tear down may be eliminated. It appears to not be any time for tear down, unless they want to do a pre-tear down on Tuesday.

However, no one seemed to notice the fact that they brought back the Monday Parking Day? OF ALL THE COMPLAINING ON THIS SITE THE LAST TWO INDY YEARS ABOUT PARKING, NO ONE WANTS TO MENTION THIS FACT.

You know what is ruining racing...forums and social media. Pick up a phone and call someone to get answers or offer suggestions. Those people at NHRA are not against the racer. I am as critical as anyone against the NHRA and there are certainly improvements to be made on a constant basis. I am on the SRAC for the Super Classes and in general I am in contact with NHRA reps every week discussing different ideas about all things racing related.

[james schaechter]

Originally Posted by Adub464Q

This is how mis-information gets spread. I have talked to multiple NHRA sources.

Indy will be 1 Qualifier and then traditional class eliminations on Wednesday for both Stock and Super Stock. Yes, both classes will run class eliminations on the same day. So that is different than Indy of years past, but certainly better than last years version. In addition, Indy now has the Allstars to stuff into the schedule so lots of things get shifted around, including the Allstars banquet. That will be Wednesday night as well and NHRA is fully aware of class eliminations may run into this banquet time.

In addition, if we want to jump to conclusions, it looks like tear down may be eliminated. It appears to not be any time for tear down, unless they want to do a pre-tear down on Tuesday.

However, no one seemed to notice the fact that they brought back the Monday Parking Day? OF ALL THE COMPLAINING ON THIS SITE THE LAST TWO INDY YEARS ABOUT PARKING, NO ONE WANTS TO MENTION THIS FACT.

You know what is ruining racing...forums and social media. Pick up a phone and call someone to get answers or offer suggestions. Those people at NHRA are not against the racer. I am as critical as anyone against the NHRA and there are certainly improvements to be made on a constant basis. I am on the SRAC for the Super Classes and in general I am in contact with NHRA reps every week discussing different ideas about all things racing related.

Do the all star racers still get torn down? I think they did that in advance and I do believe some bogosity was found at times. Maybe they should consider some pre race teardown

Any names for the NHRA reps you talk with on these issues? I think the train wreck that is the executive level is the issue. The customer facing NHRA members love racing and racers. The execs love….their paychecks.

[Glenn Briglio]

Originally Posted by Adub464Q

This is how mis-information gets spread. I have talked to multiple NHRA sources.

Indy will be 1 Qualifier and then traditional class eliminations on Wednesday for both Stock and Super Stock. Yes, both classes will run class eliminations on the same day. So that is different than Indy of years past, but certainly better than last years version. In addition, Indy now has the Allstars to stuff into the schedule so lots of things get shifted around, including the Allstars banquet. That will be Wednesday night as well and NHRA is fully aware of class eliminations may run into this banquet time.

In addition, if we want to jump to conclusions, it looks like tear down may be eliminated. It appears to not be any time for tear down, unless they want to do a pre-tear down on Tuesday.

However, no one seemed to notice the fact that they brought back the Monday Parking Day? OF ALL THE COMPLAINING ON THIS SITE THE LAST TWO INDY YEARS ABOUT PARKING, NO ONE WANTS TO MENTION THIS FACT.

You know what is ruining racing...forums and social media. Pick up a phone and call someone to get answers or offer suggestions. Those people at NHRA are not against the racer. I am as critical as anyone against the NHRA and there are certainly improvements to be made on a constant basis. I am on the SRAC for the Super Classes and in general I am in contact with NHRA reps every week discussing different ideas about all things racing related.

Nhra sources.......who

[Superfan1]

Originally Posted by Jeff Dona SS3269

It says one session class elimination. That’s what it was last year

Jeff, it says one session/Class Eliminations. The way I interpret the / is after Q1, regular Class Eliminations will be run. Let's hope that I am right.

[doglover44]

How much is a entry to Indy ?

[blueboatcar]

Well it's official, nhra has ruined indy.

[rod butcher]

It looks like they took 2 qualifying sessions away from all sportsman racers. It looks like the handwriting has been plastered on the wall. Very disappointed, to say the least, at these turn of events. How much more can the sportsman racer take before they throw in the towel.

[MR DERBY CITY]

Originally Posted by rod butcher

It looks like they took 2 qualifying sessions away from all sportsman racers. It looks like the handwriting has been plastered on the wall. Very disappointed, to say the least, at these turn of events. How much more can the sportsman racer take before they throw in the towel.

Totally agree Rod, Paul Haszlauer said it best…….PAY MORE FOR LESS …….My next question is , Why is the Indy entry more expensive than the other National events ? It’s lost its LUSTER ….

[Lyn Smith]

Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

Totally agree Rod, Paul Haszlauer said it best…….PAY MORE FOR LESS …….My next question is , Why is the Indy entry more expensive than the other National events ? It’s lost its LUSTER ….

Yes MJ. I always wondered why we have to pay more at Indy. Why does Super Stock get round money starting with 2nd round losers, and Stock the category that usually has the most entries at every race ( 142 cars at the Sportnationals ) has to wait till the 3rd round. Just doesn't make sense to me.