Fontana divisional rumor

[Huffster]

Mike, Thanks for the response but why does a crew member pass still cost the same when you are losing a day of racing

[Leroy Duran]

Am I the only one wondering who Onestocker is?

[Jim Wahl]

Here in D2 it's been a two day race all year. Sunday is for the rain date. Jim


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[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Spring Fling

This is a great topic.

Let me shed some light and be transparent on how a divisional works for the host track.

The host track pays NHRA a fee to be able to host a LODRS. If the host track gets over 300 entries then you pay an additional fee per car over 300. The host track pays 100% of the purse along with the normal overhead of their employees, insurance and so on. NHRA supplies them with the Wally's, a handful of employees (tech, starter, scales etc) and the division director to help run the event.

This year I took as the manager at Sonoma I looked at ways of making the drag strip more profitable for all the events hosted. It seemed like a no brainer to me to extend the Saturday evening curfew to 10pm (we can do this twice a year) and give all the LODRS racers three runs on Saturday and make Friday a test n tune to allow for less overhead for us and less time off for the racers. Division 2 has tried this method in the past and this year every division race is a 2 day format in that division. The majority of the D2 racers love the idea and with the three events they had this year all have shown big increases over last year.

I have also worked with companies to give back to the LODRS racers attending the Sonoma event. I have $6,750 worth of cash to give back to each class at our division race ($250 cash for the best losing package 1st, 2nd and 3rd rounds for every class).

For me it's fairly simple. Give the racers the best product possible while also giving our track the best opportunity to be profitable.

Hope to see everyone July 21-22.

-Kyle
510.912.4160

Kyle, Slightly o/t, but does NHRA still help with the local advertising? I believe that was the case in previous years.
Also, I remember when I was at Edgewater, we'd need 500+ to have a good weekend. (I don't remember the 300+ clause)
Is that still the case?

Thanks, bud

[ksa2221]

Let's hope it rains really hard on Friday maybe no one will see we all went racing ! Maybe you don't need your roof finished it wait till Monday maybe your wife don't need her carpet finished till monday that part u need may be delivered Monday? Jim you remember a time shot on Saturday or the good ole days don't look for your checks in the mail Friday the mail man went racing LoL !!!!!!!

[The Hawk]

Originally Posted by Mike Graham

So that probably means the entry fee will be $113.66?

Seems like a good portion of Divisional races are two day events. Might want to get used to it.

[wagonboy]

So..... here is one guys take. Im a working class dude with a family. And a budget. I personally like a 3 day divisional. However, this idea of a Sat/Sun format allows people to take less vacation time to attend races.

With the demise of car counts allowed at National events, acquiring more grade points (for those who care) is more important than it used to be. This system may make it easier for people who are not retired to attend more divisionals.

As more tracks close, I have a hard time watching people gripe and complain about this and that. If you enjoy drag racing, all the great people and memories you have compiled with them, stop looking for reasons to NOT attend races. Start looking at what you value in the sport and go have fun.

No place, thing, person or situation is perfect. If we don't put up with the little things. There will be no where left to race, and that would suck!

Also, I LOVE to hang out at the races. But admittedly being done with one time hit on Friday morning at 8:26am then watching all my buddies can sometimes be a long day. I like the idea of getting 3 hits one day, and having the entire eliminator in one day. It helps with the rythem part of competing sometimes.

Please....... Please.......... Please......... keep it all 1/4 mile!!!!!

I could'nt stomach a continuous dose of 1/8 mile.

[Jim Wahl]

Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

Here in D2 it's been a two day race all year. Sunday is for the rain date. Jim


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Maybe I should have made it a little clearer. Thursday is early parking and tech, Friday is qualifying, Saturday is eliminations. If eliminations gets rained on, we have Sunday to finish. Jim



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[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

Maybe I should have made it a little clearer. Thursday is early parking and tech, Friday is qualifying, Saturday is eliminations. If eliminations gets rained on, we have Sunday to finish. Jim



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I like it. Except that Stock is always first or second out. A bit tough on guys who drive all night Thursday after work.
If you've ever watched them dick around , getting the booths open at Wild Horse , you'd understand my concern.
Tucson..Different story. They act like they appreciate your business.

[S/ST J718]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

LOL.......You go Commiefornia !

That's funny do you know me..... LOL