IHRA News,Rumors, Speculation - Page 2

wupracing · 01-31-2016, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HR9121

Not unless they aquire some more land, it's a 1/8 mile track and no room to expand because they can't get the land at the end to expand. Its unbelievable what the new owner has done to the place.

They have bought the land at the end of the track and they have said on there Facebook page they are planning on making it a 1/4 mile.

Here is the post from there facebook abouth 1/4 mile.
https://www.facebook.com/GALOTMotors...%3A%22R3%22%7D

HR9121 · 01-31-2016, 04:07 PM

That is good to hear that they aquired the land I hope they also got some for additional pit space, they may need it!

Bret Kepner · 02-02-2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CMcAllister

I believe, if memory serves me correctly, that back when the ADRL and maybe some others were becoming popular, NHRA tried to stop sanctioned tracks, especially national event tracks, from running these events under threat of pulling events or even the sanction. Couple of tracks called their bluff and they backed down and agreed to allow these once a year type events.

Mr. McAllister, you are DRASTICALLY misinformed.

CMcAllister · 02-06-2016, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bret Kepner

Mr. McAllister, you are DRASTICALLY misinformed.

Thanks for setting me straight. I suppose my memory has failed me yet again.

Bruce Noland · 02-07-2016, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bret Kepner

Mr. McAllister, you are DRASTICALLY misinformed.

Probably not DRASTICALLY misinformed.

http://www.dragracingonline.com/anal...i_2-war-1.html

Dan Fahey · 02-07-2016, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bruce Noland

Probably not DRASTICALLY misinformed.

http://www.dragracingonline.com/anal...i_2-war-1.html

Great article!

Adger Smith · 02-09-2016, 03:59 AM

Well, there you have it! For those that didn't know...
Face of NHRA named president of rival IHRA

By Terry Lefton, Staff Writer

Published February 8, 2016, Page 8
Mike Dunn, a former drag racing driver and owner who has been the face of the NHRA on ESPN for the past 14 years, is the new president of the rival International Hot Rod Association. The move comes as part of a reorganization engineered by Chris Lencheski, hired as vice chairman and CEO...

01-31-2016, 04:07 PM	#2
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,467 Likes: 146 Liked 3,363 Times in 731 Posts	Re: IHRA News,Rumors, Speculation That is good to hear that they aquired the land I hope they also got some for additional pit space, they may need it! __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA. SS/JA

02-09-2016, 03:59 AM	#7
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: IHRA News,Rumors, Speculation Well, there you have it! For those that didn't know... Face of NHRA named president of rival IHRA By Terry Lefton, Staff Writer Published February 8, 2016, Page 8 Mike Dunn, a former drag racing driver and owner who has been the face of the NHRA on ESPN for the past 14 years, is the new president of the rival International Hot Rod Association. The move comes as part of a reorganization engineered by Chris Lencheski, hired as vice chairman and CEO... __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)