Another low car count?

art leong · 03-15-2011, 10:40 AM

Vegas has been down to 1 grade point for a week. and only 33 stockers and 29 superstockers, comp only has 9 cars. But the .90 cars are full.
If it was just the cost of traveling the .90 classes would be down.
Maybe it's the enhancements? Thanks nhra

Marvin Robinson · 03-15-2011, 11:12 AM

You make an EXCELLENT point... in S/SS/Comp, it's not just about the expenses... there's a lot more going on, and those issues need to be researched and addressed. These are some of NHRA's most loyal supporters, and the feeding ground for many for the move up to the Pro classes.

Chuck Beach · 03-15-2011, 11:53 AM

Art, this is not a good thing either. If we continue low car counts that will be another reason for NHRA to replace us. They have already added Pro Mod and they had the race of champions at Gainsville. At the divisonals they already added top sportsman and top dragster. 10, 11, 12 index classes, motorcycle classes and who knows they may add the vintage funny cars. We can only do what we can do and afford.

Greg Hill · 03-15-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck Beach

Art, this is not a good thing either. If we continue low car counts that will be another reason for NHRA to replace us. They have already added Pro Mod and they had the race of champions at Gainsville. At the divisonals they already added top sportsman and top dragster. 10, 11, 12 index classes, motorcycle classes and who knows they may add the vintage funny cars. We can only do what we can do and afford.

Chuck, it's like the chicken or the egg, which comes first. The more we get enhanced the less we go. I could have afforded to go to Belle Rose, South Georgia and the Gators. In fact I had planned to if NHRA had put the new cars in their own class. They chose to do nothing and I chose to stay home. Instead I went to Notre Dame this weekend to see Andrew and watched ND play three hockey games. Had a great time and got to spend some quality time with my son.

There are more than a few of us that are staying home because of the way NHRA has treated us over the last few years. In 2008 when fuel prices were sky high I went to 6 Nationals, 8 divisionals, and 3 opens. There is a whole lot more going on than the economy or high fuel.

X-TECH MAN · 03-15-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by art leong

Vegas has been down to 1 grade point for a week. and only 33 stockers and 29 superstockers, comp only has 9 cars. But the .90 cars are full.
If it was just the cost of traveling the .90 classes would be down.
Maybe it's the enhancements? Thanks nhra

The .90 cars will always fill up the fields. Its probably what NHRA is wishing for. When enough of you stop going then they will ad the S/ST guys to national events AND/OR the new unleashed index classes. They are less trouble for them. There is always someone waiting to fill your shoes.

mopacltd · 03-15-2011, 01:52 PM

NitroJam in Tucson the same weekend. Bring them class cars down and have some fun.

Chris1529 · 03-15-2011, 02:15 PM

Is IHRA running class cars at Tuscon?

This is from the IHRA website: "The inaugural Arizona Nitro Jam will feature a full ET and Junior Dragster program customized for the racers, with additional classes currently being discussed. While not on the agenda for the inaugural event, a full Nitro Jam event with all IHRA sportsman classes is the goal for the future."

X-TECH MAN · 03-15-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris1529

Is IHRA running class cars at Tuscon?

This is from the IHRA website: "The inaugural Arizona Nitro Jam will feature a full ET and Junior Dragster program customized for the racers, with additional classes currently being discussed. While not on the agenda for the inaugural event, a full Nitro Jam event with all IHRA sportsman classes is the goal for the future."

Nope !

7423 · 03-15-2011, 03:45 PM

You can't compare super class car count to stk and ss. Super cars are cheap to build, very easy to maintain. Most have tug boat motors, alot of them use pump gas and still cover their index by atleast one second.. I believe that 1/3 of the super racers have 2 cars, (1 S/G and 1 S/C) and enter 2 classes. They get more bang for buck at a national.
Not to mention there are 10 or more times the super racers in the USA than stk and or ss racers. Super classes will always fill up fast, nature of the beast.

Toby Lang · 03-15-2011, 04:07 PM

Why enter now when you can wait until the last minute?

-Toby

03-15-2011, 10:40 AM	#1
art leong VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 2,003 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Another low car count? Vegas has been down to 1 grade point for a week. and only 33 stockers and 29 superstockers, comp only has 9 cars. But the .90 cars are full. If it was just the cost of traveling the .90 classes would be down. Maybe it's the enhancements? Thanks nhra __________________ Art Leong 2095 SS

03-15-2011, 11:12 AM	#2
Marvin Robinson Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gary, IN Posts: 139 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Another low car count? You make an EXCELLENT point... in S/SS/Comp, it's not just about the expenses... there's a lot more going on, and those issues need to be researched and addressed. These are some of NHRA's most loyal supporters, and the feeding ground for many for the move up to the Pro classes. __________________ Marvin Robinson 3188 STK/SS

03-15-2011, 11:53 AM	#3
Chuck Beach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Delaware, Ohio Posts: 664 Likes: 12 Liked 58 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Another low car count? Art, this is not a good thing either. If we continue low car counts that will be another reason for NHRA to replace us. They have already added Pro Mod and they had the race of champions at Gainsville. At the divisonals they already added top sportsman and top dragster. 10, 11, 12 index classes, motorcycle classes and who knows they may add the vintage funny cars. We can only do what we can do and afford. __________________ Chuck Beach 3340 STK

03-15-2011, 01:52 PM	#6
mopacltd Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: yarnell,az Posts: 312 Likes: 410 Liked 124 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Another low car count? NitroJam in Tucson the same weekend. Bring them class cars down and have some fun.

03-15-2011, 02:15 PM	#7
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Another low car count? Is IHRA running class cars at Tuscon? This is from the IHRA website: "The inaugural Arizona Nitro Jam will feature a full ET and Junior Dragster program customized for the racers, with additional classes currently being discussed. While not on the agenda for the inaugural event, a full Nitro Jam event with all IHRA sportsman classes is the goal for the future." __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

03-15-2011, 03:45 PM	#9
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Another low car count? You can't compare super class car count to stk and ss. Super cars are cheap to build, very easy to maintain. Most have tug boat motors, alot of them use pump gas and still cover their index by atleast one second.. I believe that 1/3 of the super racers have 2 cars, (1 S/G and 1 S/C) and enter 2 classes. They get more bang for buck at a national. Not to mention there are 10 or more times the super racers in the USA than stk and or ss racers. Super classes will always fill up fast, nature of the beast.

03-15-2011, 04:07 PM	#10
Toby Lang VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 2,133 Likes: 2 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Another low car count? Why enter now when you can wait until the last minute? -Toby