IHRA schedule

jmcarter · 11-30-2011, 12:19 PM

On another thread Chip indicated a good source said the D9 schedule was close, only awaiting word from one of the tracks.

Chris1529 · 11-30-2011, 12:24 PM

I hope that Chad isn't right about that.

Chad Rhodes · 11-30-2011, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris1529

I hope that Chad isn't right about that.

I hope I'm wrong too.

Chris1529 · 11-30-2011, 12:59 PM

I hope they let us claim Pittsburgh as a Div 1 or Div 3 race this year like they used to.

Jim Wahl · 11-30-2011, 01:16 PM

I got an email a couple of days ago saying that the season opener will be at Immokalee February 3, 4, & 5, 2012. That's good news! Jim

Lew Silverman · 11-30-2011, 04:48 PM

Thank you so much, Jim!!

Now I can start my plans for the trip to Florida! I'm chair-person of the Volunteer Fire Dept Reunion Committee, and I didn't want to schedule the meeting the same weekend as the Immokolee Div. 2 race!!

Lew

NewHemi · 11-30-2011, 09:23 PM

I have put in several calls to IHRA, asking about some clarifications on their rules, and I have never gotten a call back.

Guess they just don't want more car in IHRA.

David
The New Hemi Guy

Michael Kilduff · 12-03-2011, 11:02 PM

I am really wondering why there aren't any Nitro Jam events anywhere close to the Carolinas?
NC and SC are IHRA sportsman havens, and on the 'Pro' side of the spectrum Pro Mod type stuff is *everywhere* around these parts. Not uncommon for 25 Pro Mods to show up at an outlaw track or for an obscure association's event.

Just a few years ago there were two National events each year at Rockingham. Now the closest IHRA national event type show is 600 miles away.

What is the deal??

Years ago the IHRA was heavily concentrated in the South East....I remember the pilgrimages to Bristol, Darlington, and Rockingham every year back in the 1980's....I think for a while IHRA was based out of Bristol iirc. And even in the 70's that kind of schedule was held.

The stands were packed with people and the pits were full of pro and Sportsman cars alike at all of the IHRA Nat's that I went to from 1985 to 2005ish....at least 50 all totaled.

Herb Jr has written about his Pro Mod type shows on thursday nights at Piedmont Dragway and indicated the place was jam packed with spectators...this was verified by a couple friends that ran their cars in those shows.

I stopped by Farmington one night 3 years ago while traveling through for a show that featured Pro Mods, a jet car, and a wheelstanding school bus along with a Gamblers race (bracket race with hardly any cars) and the place was unbelievably packed...heck, I couldn't even see the track because there were people everywhere.

Just seems to me that IHRA could put together a program with Rockingham and Darlington that is similar to ones of a decade ago and be successful.

And if the ADRL is gone or going away or whatever it looks like an opportunity for IHRA to gain some momentum.

We have the spectators, we have the cars, and we have the tracks. I don't understand...*shrugs*.

THE LEGEND · 12-03-2011, 11:25 PM

Michael,
I agree 110% with your post. I have been asking the same questions. The word I got is it's not IHRA but the tracks. Nobody wants to take the risk anymore of putting on an event of that magnitude.
Chip Johnson

NewHemi · 12-04-2011, 11:31 PM

Since there are about four IHRA tracks in Ohio, and some are ones I used to run back in the day, I thought it might be fun.

But after leaving two messages, and then with two weeks of waiting, and I do understand that these folks have lives, I was beginning to wonder..

I will wait until next week, and try one more time.. If that doesn't do it, I will stop trying, and then I just won't do it.

Thanks for all of the contact info.

David
The New Hemi Guy

11-30-2011, 12:19 PM	#1
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,297 Likes: 2,386 Liked 3,184 Times in 973 Posts	Re: IHRA schedule On another thread Chip indicated a good source said the D9 schedule was close, only awaiting word from one of the tracks. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

11-30-2011, 12:24 PM	#2
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: IHRA schedule I hope that Chad isn't right about that. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

11-30-2011, 12:59 PM	#4
Chris1529 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,366 Likes: 6 Liked 70 Times in 29 Posts	Re: IHRA schedule I hope they let us claim Pittsburgh as a Div 1 or Div 3 race this year like they used to. __________________ Chris Bowman The Mountain State Mustang 1984 Mustang GT350

11-30-2011, 01:16 PM	#5
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 667 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: IHRA schedule I got an email a couple of days ago saying that the season opener will be at Immokalee February 3, 4, & 5, 2012. That's good news! Jim __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

11-30-2011, 04:48 PM	#6
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: IHRA schedule Thank you so much, Jim!! Now I can start my plans for the trip to Florida! I'm chair-person of the Volunteer Fire Dept Reunion Committee, and I didn't want to schedule the meeting the same weekend as the Immokolee Div. 2 race!! Lew __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

11-30-2011, 09:23 PM	#7
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: IHRA schedule I have put in several calls to IHRA, asking about some clarifications on their rules, and I have never gotten a call back. Guess they just don't want more car in IHRA. David The New Hemi Guy

12-03-2011, 11:02 PM	#8
Michael Kilduff Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Carolina Beach, NC Posts: 281 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: IHRA schedule I am really wondering why there aren't any Nitro Jam events anywhere close to the Carolinas? NC and SC are IHRA sportsman havens, and on the 'Pro' side of the spectrum Pro Mod type stuff is everywhere around these parts. Not uncommon for 25 Pro Mods to show up at an outlaw track or for an obscure association's event. Just a few years ago there were two National events each year at Rockingham. Now the closest IHRA national event type show is 600 miles away. What is the deal?? Years ago the IHRA was heavily concentrated in the South East....I remember the pilgrimages to Bristol, Darlington, and Rockingham every year back in the 1980's....I think for a while IHRA was based out of Bristol iirc. And even in the 70's that kind of schedule was held. The stands were packed with people and the pits were full of pro and Sportsman cars alike at all of the IHRA Nat's that I went to from 1985 to 2005ish....at least 50 all totaled. Herb Jr has written about his Pro Mod type shows on thursday nights at Piedmont Dragway and indicated the place was jam packed with spectators...this was verified by a couple friends that ran their cars in those shows. I stopped by Farmington one night 3 years ago while traveling through for a show that featured Pro Mods, a jet car, and a wheelstanding school bus along with a Gamblers race (bracket race with hardly any cars) and the place was unbelievably packed...heck, I couldn't even see the track because there were people everywhere. Just seems to me that IHRA could put together a program with Rockingham and Darlington that is similar to ones of a decade ago and be successful. And if the ADRL is gone or going away or whatever it looks like an opportunity for IHRA to gain some momentum. We have the spectators, we have the cars, and we have the tracks. I don't understand...shrugs. __________________ IHRA STK 932 O/SA

12-03-2011, 11:25 PM	#9
THE LEGEND VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fayetteville, n.c. Posts: 1,411 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: IHRA schedule Michael, I agree 110% with your post. I have been asking the same questions. The word I got is it's not IHRA but the tracks. Nobody wants to take the risk anymore of putting on an event of that magnitude. Chip Johnson

12-04-2011, 11:31 PM	#10
NewHemi Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 472 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: IHRA schedule Since there are about four IHRA tracks in Ohio, and some are ones I used to run back in the day, I thought it might be fun. But after leaving two messages, and then with two weeks of waiting, and I do understand that these folks have lives, I was beginning to wonder.. I will wait until next week, and try one more time.. If that doesn't do it, I will stop trying, and then I just won't do it. Thanks for all of the contact info. David The New Hemi Guy