NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events - Page 2

Pistol Pete · 10-04-2017, 01:28 PM

Other than Houston(which is race #4) They deleted 4 races in a row twice.
Topeka, Epping, Englishtown & Bristol.
Denver, Sonoma, Seattle & Brainerd.

I meant to say: There having 8 car fields, (not deleted races)

Doesn't make sense to me either.

copperhead · 10-04-2017, 01:41 PM

But by God let's get Top Fuel Motorcycle on the schedule...Really??

Pro Stock has SUCKED since NHRA went away from factory roof and quarter panels. Why would an OEM want to be involved when the cars competing look nothing like what they are trying to sell in the showrooms? Really makes me sad. I used to love watching Pro Stock.

Tom keedle · 10-04-2017, 01:42 PM

personally, if they'd do away with the fuel classes, i'd be ok with it.
if they want to make the track greasy, use some diesels...
keep in mind i'm strictly a spectater

SSGT Mustang · 10-04-2017, 02:33 PM

If NHRA is largely ignoring their flagship naturally aspirated class, then that also says something about their opinion of sportsman racing.

NHRA is quickly becoming the motorsports version of the WWE.

Lew Silverman · 10-04-2017, 03:52 PM

All the events they changed the fields to 8 are venues where there were LESS than 16 cars entered this year. I guess someone thought that these Professional's don't travel during the season, or they decided to punish the places (and fans) who couldn't draw a full 16 car field. Either way, it sure does make it more difficult for the teams that were just hanging on!

Angelo DiTocco · 10-04-2017, 05:16 PM

So I guess this will allow an increase in the sportsman entry quotas?

Bob Don · 10-04-2017, 05:26 PM

Bring back real bodies, not jellybeans.

Ed Carpenter · 10-04-2017, 07:39 PM

NHRA saves themselves $360,000. by eliminating 8 qualifying position at 9 races at $5000. Per position. And that money comes directly out of the racers budget. Other than that.....what have they accomplished??? They are just changing it, so they make more money!!

Rick Kolber · 10-04-2017, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GTS340

With the Johnson family retiring from Pro-Stock kinda leaves it Pro-Camaro. Factory stock brings way more interest now a days to fans and Detroit. Pro-Stock was my favorite class many years ago. The cars did wheelies in every gear. A blast to watch. You could also tell who made the car. Now they all look like nothing you can buy at the dealer

Isn't this the whole objective, get rid of Pro Stock and no lawsuit. Now what about the rest of the mess? Any ideas? I have some but it would take too long to rant my comments and don't want to befriend anyone!

Jim Hanig · 10-04-2017, 10:19 PM

You just can't fix stupid, hnra just money gubbers.

10-04-2017, 01:28 PM	#11
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,627 Likes: 3,408 Liked 779 Times in 209 Posts	Re: NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events Other than Houston(which is race #4) They deleted 4 races in a row twice. Topeka, Epping, Englishtown & Bristol. Denver, Sonoma, Seattle & Brainerd. I meant to say: There having 8 car fields, (not deleted races) Doesn't make sense to me either. __________________ "Pistol" Pete Dutko Last edited by Pistol Pete; 10-04-2017 at 04:55 PM. Reason: found a mistake

10-04-2017, 01:41 PM	#12
copperhead Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ks Posts: 140 Likes: 198 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events But by God let's get Top Fuel Motorcycle on the schedule...Really?? Pro Stock has SUCKED since NHRA went away from factory roof and quarter panels. Why would an OEM want to be involved when the cars competing look nothing like what they are trying to sell in the showrooms? Really makes me sad. I used to love watching Pro Stock.

10-04-2017, 01:42 PM	#13
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events personally, if they'd do away with the fuel classes, i'd be ok with it. if they want to make the track greasy, use some diesels... keep in mind i'm strictly a spectater __________________ without losers,winning means nothing.

10-04-2017, 02:33 PM	#14
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events If NHRA is largely ignoring their flagship naturally aspirated class, then that also says something about their opinion of sportsman racing. NHRA is quickly becoming the motorsports version of the WWE.

10-04-2017, 03:52 PM	#15
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events All the events they changed the fields to 8 are venues where there were LESS than 16 cars entered this year. I guess someone thought that these Professional's don't travel during the season, or they decided to punish the places (and fans) who couldn't draw a full 16 car field. Either way, it sure does make it more difficult for the teams that were just hanging on! __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

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Angelo DiTocco Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NY, NY Posts: 750 Likes: 175 Liked 189 Times in 48 Posts	Re: NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events So I guess this will allow an increase in the sportsman entry quotas? __________________ Angelo DiTocco '98 Firebird SS/HA '98 Firebird B/SA

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Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,495 Likes: 1,116 Liked 900 Times in 191 Posts	Re: NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events Bring back real bodies, not jellybeans. __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

10-04-2017, 07:39 PM	#18
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events NHRA saves themselves $360,000. by eliminating 8 qualifying position at 9 races at $5000. Per position. And that money comes directly out of the racers budget. Other than that.....what have they accomplished??? They are just changing it, so they make more money!! __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

10-04-2017, 10:19 PM	#20
Jim Hanig Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pukwana SD Posts: 860 Likes: 554 Liked 99 Times in 49 Posts	Re: NHRA to reduce Pro Stock fields at some events You just can't fix stupid, hnra just money gubbers.