Looks like Memphis is going to be IHRA for 2011.

[Paul Plummer]

If you have an IHRA track close to you there is no reason not to attend if you have time in your schedule. These guys are committed to providing a great sportsman atmosphere.

At National events they give the little guy sportsman classes the whole day on Saturday and Sunday (No mixing of alcohol classes, top fuel, Pro-Mod or any other professional classes in with sportsman qualifying).

At every IHRA National Event I have attended, they have pitted me about 1/2 to 1 city block form the staging lanes and feature stock and superstock during eliminations. The press coverage is great - hey for non-touring pros, it is kind of cool to get some press for your efforts.

You cannot expect high car counts at an event if you do not attend. I love the comment "We will see how the car counts go before deciding to attend"? That's like saying we'll see who wins the election before we vote?

I would to thank IHRA for putting together a division 6. They have put together ten tracks that are one hell of a long way apart - but they had to start somewhere so we need to patronize these tracks if we are to keep Drag Racing alive out west.

I carry cards for both sanctioning bodies and will continue to support both although IHRA is my favorite! I would encourage all no box bracket racers to take a hard look at building an IHRA crate motor stocker, this is an affordable way to build a killer stock eliminator car on a budget using modern parts - some of the no box cars I have seen at National events are pretty close to meeting the rules shy of the motor. The crate motor class does not mean you have to buy a crate motor (common misconception). Rather, the rules specify certain components that must be used, heads, intake, carb, cam, etc. just like a traditional stocker. We need to see more 9" and 10" tire, roller rocker, foot brake cars to come out and play!!

Keep up the good work IHRA, we appreciate you guys out west.